The father of David Ortiz says the former Boston Red Sox slugger has been shot and wounded in his native Dominican Republic. Leo Ortiz told ESPN.com on Sunday night that Ortiz was shot while at an entertainment center in Santo Domingo. Leo Ortiz says he got a phone call alerting him to the shooting and wasn’t given details on his…
The Biscuits (30-21) had to come from behind, but ultimately snapped their season-high five-game winning streak in a 9-4 win over the Birmingham Barons in the 23rd Rickwood Classic on Wednesday afternoon at America’s oldest ballpark, Rickwood Field. Playing in just their second Rickwood Classic, and first since 2005, the Biscuits, who wore gray throwback uniforms against the cream-colored Barons’ threads,…
Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Atlanta’s Trae Young are unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team. Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton, Memphis’ Jaren Jackson and Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley III are also on the first team, which was announced Tuesday. It was chosen by 100 voters who cover the league. Ayton, Bagley, Doncic, Jackson and Young were the first five picks in the…
The Biscuits (28-16) avoided being no-hit, but still fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (16-29) by a score of 5-1 in the series finale on Monday afternoon at The Baseball Grounds. Marlins number 17 prospect Jordan Yamamoto kept the Biscuits off-balance all afternoon, hurling seven no-hit innings, walking one, and striking out five. Yamamoto was removed for Jeff Kinley for…
Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster injured his left leg during an offseason practice and was taken off the field on a cart. Foster went down clutching at his left knee during the first practice of organized team activities Monday. His left leg was stabilized before he was carted off. Washington claimed Foster off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers after…
Troy transfer Javan Johnson has signed with Iowa State. The Cyclones announced on Monday that Johnson, who averaged 10.4 points a game last season, will join the team next fall. Johnson will sit out next season due to the NCAA’s transfer guidelines and be eligible to play the next two seasons after that. Johnson, a 6-foot-7 forward, started all 30…
Kevin Padlo launched two home runs and Riley O’Brien (1-1) struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings in the Biscuits (24-13) 5-0 win over the Mississippi Braves (17-19) in what was the final Grand Slam School Day of the year on Monday afternoon at Riverwalk Stadium. Mississippi starter Tucker Davidson (0-2) retired the first six batters he faced, but…
For the first time in Kentucky Derby history, the first horse across the finish line did not win the race. Maximum Security crossed the finish line first but an objection was filed immediately after the race. After further review, Country House was named the official winner of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby in Churchill Downs. Categories: News, Sports
MONTGOMERY, Ala.| Alabama State offensive lineman Tytus Howard became the highest draft pick in school history Thursday night when his named was called in the first round by the Houston Texans. The four-time All-American was the 23rd overall selection by the Texans, and is the 20th overall selection from Alabama State in school history. Howard saw his stock climb after playing…
CBS Sports has signed a multiyear deal with the WNBA to broadcast 40 games per season beginning next month. The games will be in primetime and on weekends and will be shown on the CBS Sports Network. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The league, which will begin its 23rd season on May 24, also has a deal with ESPN…
