Aaron lauded for grace amid racism during home run pursuit
Joe Carter met his childhood idol when he won the first Hank Aaron Award in 1986 after leading the majors in RBIs. Hank Aaron. Aaron broke Ruth's record with his 715th home run for the Atlanta Braves in 1974 in former President Jimmy Carter's native Georgia. โHe grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Itโs going to be at the Hall of Fame, it was Hank Aaron, Joe Morgan, and Frank Robinson.
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, dies at 75
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, said Sutton died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, after a long struggle with cancer. (AP Photo, File) (AP Photo, File)LOS ANGELES โ Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who was a stalwart of the Los Angeles Dodgersโ rotation spanning an era from Sandy Koufax to Fernando Valenzuela, died Tuesday. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, said Sutton died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, after a long struggle with cancer. Shortly before the start of the following season, Sutton broke his left leg. Sutton pitched for Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who died on Jan. 7.
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1993, file photo, Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried on his team's shoulders after his 325th victory, against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Not long after came a seismic jolt, the helicopter crash of Kobe Bryant in the fog-shrouded California hills that reverberated across sports and across continents. Football lost a big piece of its heart: Don Shula, Gale Sayers, Paul Hornung, Bobby Mitchell. The losses, of course, came against a backdrop of a pandemic, its number of fatalities rolled out daily on TV screens. Kurt Thomas in 1978 became the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world title but lost an Olympic shot in 1980 because of the boycott.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.
Rest in peace: Celebrities we lost in October
Sean Connery and Eddie Van Halen were among some of the more well-known, universally loved celebrities the world lost in October. (CNP/Getty Images)Actress Conchata Ferrell arrives at the CBS celebration of a Monday-night season premiere on Sept. 19, 2007 in Los Angeles. (Getty Images)Pitcher Charlie Haeger of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a knuckleball against the Colorado Rockies on May 8, 2010. (WireImage for Tractenberg & Co. via Getty Images)American composer Philip Glass and his ensemble photographed in New York City in 1993. (Sygma via Getty Images)American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash during his first visit to London for various public appearances in September 1968.
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Cowboys Sign QB Garrett Gilbert From Browns After Dak Prescott InjuryGilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert. Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 6: Travis Fulgham Emerging As Carson Wentz Favorite TargetThe Eagles offense has been beset by injuries, giving Fulgham the opportunity to establish a rapport with Wentz. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers.
detroit.cbslocal.comMan Charged In Ferndale Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Woman
West Bloomfield Man Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of 6-Year-Old Boy, 2 OthersA 37-year-old West Bloomfield has been charged with killing a 6-year-old boy and two others, that stemmed over drugs and money according to police. MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.
detroit.cbslocal.comRiley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Atlanta Braves fans were still doing tomahawk-chop chants as they filed out of the stadium, real people who replaced the cardboard cutouts players got so accustomed to this season. One game, but a big boost for the Braves in their first National League Championship Series since 2001. โIt was awesome โ fun to play in front of fans again,โ Braves slugger Freddie Freeman said. Riley became the youngest player with a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning of a postseason game or later since Braves star Chipper Jones in 1995. Dodgers: Kershaw, the ace lefty from nearby Dallas, has 19 strikeouts in his two starts this postseason โ both wins.
Margot's homer, catch highlight Rays' 4-2 win over Astros
Asked which was bigger in the 4-2 victory against the Houston Astros, Margot said through a translator: โDefinitely the home run. He played one game in right field in 2016 and the rest of his time in San Diego was spent in center. โTo have the ability to know where youโre at, and kind of be able to say, โForget it, I know Iโm going to hit something but Iโm going in,โ and still hang on to the ball, was really, really impressive,โ manager Kevin Cash said. It was an unbelievable play that he made on the right field line, putting himself in a dangerous place. โEverybody is really, really supportive of him and just so happy for what he's accomplished.โMorton improved to 4-0 with a 0.90 ERA in the last two postseasons.
Michigan Reports 1,809 New Covid Cases, 7 Deaths Monday
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 6: Travis Fulgham Emerging As Carson Wentz Favorite TargetThe Eagles offense has been beset by injuries, giving Fulgham the opportunity to establish a rapport with Wentz. Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season.
detroit.cbslocal.comWhitmer Is Confident Michigan Is Prepared To Conduct The November Election The Right Way
MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Reports 1,237 New Covid-19 Cases, 30 Deaths TuesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,237 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 30 deaths Tuesday. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.
detroit.cbslocal.comPoll: U.S. Sen. Gary Peters Shows Lead Against John James
West Bloomfield Man Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of 6-Year-Old Boy, 2 OthersA 37-year-old West Bloomfield has been charged with killing a 6-year-old boy and two others, that stemmed over drugs and money according to police. MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan Medicine Looking For Volunteers In Second Covid-19 Vaccine Trial
MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Reports 1,237 New Covid-19 Cases, 30 Deaths TuesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,237 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 30 deaths Tuesday. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.
detroit.cbslocal.comWorking From Home Could Be Permanent For Some Microsoft Employees
West Bloomfield Man Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of 6-Year-Old Boy, 2 OthersA 37-year-old West Bloomfield has been charged with killing a 6-year-old boy and two others, that stemmed over drugs and money according to police. MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.
detroit.cbslocal.comProtestors Call On Michigan Legislature, Congress To Pass Resolution Condemning War Crimes Committed Against Armenian People
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 6: Travis Fulgham Emerging As Carson Wentz Favorite TargetThe Eagles offense has been beset by injuries, giving Fulgham the opportunity to establish a rapport with Wentz. Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan Supreme Court Wonโt Delay Effect Of Pandemic Ruling
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 6: Travis Fulgham Emerging As Carson Wentz Favorite TargetThe Eagles offense has been beset by injuries, giving Fulgham the opportunity to establish a rapport with Wentz. Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season.
detroit.cbslocal.comVIDEO: Detroit Police Seek Suspect In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 6: Travis Fulgham Emerging As Carson Wentz Favorite TargetThe Eagles offense has been beset by injuries, giving Fulgham the opportunity to establish a rapport with Wentz. Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan Reports 1,809 New Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths Monday
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comJoe Morgan, driving force of Big Red Machine, dies at 77
Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan has died. And to his star-powered teammates, Joe Morgan was a driving force, too. โJoe Morgan was quite simply the best baseball player I played against or saw,โ Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench texted to The Associated Press. โSmall in stature like his idol Nellie Fox, Joe played every game at the highest level. โณBench probably had the most raw baseball ability of any of us,โ Morgan said before his Hall of Fame induction.
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Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comDr. Oz Asks About Guidelines That Require Drug Manufacturers Follow Clinical Trial Participants For At Least Two Months
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit Police: Man Tased, Officer Injured After Attempted Traffic Stop
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comDr. Oz And Dr. Hotez Discuss Differences In The Types Of Vaccines
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comโL.A.โS Finestโ Star Jessica Alba On Parenting During Pandemic
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comโSaturday Night Liveโ Star Chloe Fineman Joins Drew To Discuss Her Spot-On Impression Featured Last Week โ CBS Detroit
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comDrew & Jessica Alba Reminisce on Filming โNever Been Kissedโ & On The Inspiration Behind The Honest Company
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comJoe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnatiโs Big Red Machine, Dies At 77
CINCINNATI (AP) โ The sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseballโs artificial turf era, Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman has died at the age of 77. And his Hall of Fame teammates and manager readily acknowledged he was the one that got it all started. The smallest cog in the Big Red Machine was its most valuable piece, and easily a first-ballot pick for Cooperstown. The Reds decided to dismantle the Big Red Machine, prompting Morgan to also leave. โBench probably had the most raw baseball ability of any of us,โ Morgan said before his Hall of Fame induction.
detroit.cbslocal.comDr. Oz Discusses What It Means If The FDA Grants Emergency Authorization Of Regeneronโs Experimental Antibody Cocktail
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comโSNLโ Star Chloe Fineman Joins Drew To Discuss Her Spot-On Impression Featured Last Week On โSaturday Night Liveโ โ CBS Detroit
Injuries To Leonard, Castonzo Keep Colts Out Of Sync In 32-23 Loss At Cleveland"We really felt like we were going to play well in the second half and turn the thing around, and then we spotted them some points. Those are things we have to overcome." 76 People Arrested As Los Angeles Lakers' Celebration Turns ChaoticThe celebration by about 1,000 people was initially largely peaceful but "unruly individuals" mixed into the crowd and threw glass, bottles, rocks and other projectiles at officers. Cowboys Face Playoff Chase Without Star QB Prescott In Weak NFC EastThe emotional setback added to the challenge of trying to make the playoffs in coach Mike McCarthy's first season. Joe Morgan, Driving Force Of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, Dies At 77A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring.
detroit.cbslocal.comLet's play ... 20! MLB has fullest schedule since 1974
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Major League Baseball had its fullest schedule in nearly a half-century Friday with 20 games set to be played, including five doubleheaders caused by postponements for weather, the coronavirus and protests of racial injustice. The last time 20 games were on the schedule was Aug. 4, 1974, when there were nine doubleheaders, the Elias Sports Bureau said. There were 12 complete games thrown that day, including nine-inning efforts by Catfish Hunter, Luis Tiant and Dave McNally. Only three of those 20 games back then took over 2 hours, 40 minutes. On Friday, the Blue Jays needed 2:42 for Torontos 8-7 win in seven innings at Fenway Park.
John McNamara, manager of ill-fated '86 Red Sox, dies at 88
He took over in Boston, his fifth, in 1985 and guided the Red Sox to the AL pennant the next year. The Mets won Game 7, leaving Boston without a championship until they finally won it all in 2004. The Boston Globe first reported McNamara's death on Wednesday a day the Red Sox were also in New York to play the Mets. Boston won the game 6-5 the same score by which the Red Sox lost that fateful Game 6. Current Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who was the Red Sox skipper when they ended their title drought, said he first met McNamara in Oakland in 1969-70.
Induction Ceremony Officially Canceled By Baseball Hall
The Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has canceled the July 26 induction ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. This will be the first year without an induction ceremony since 1960. Record attendance for an induction ceremony was set in 2007, exceeding 70,000 when Cal Ripken Jr. and the late Tony Gwynn were enshrined. Also to be honored during next years Hall induction weekend: 2020 Ford C. Frick Award winner Hawk Harrelson, 2020 J.G. Rogers Hornsby was elected in 1942, but there was no induction ceremony because of travel restrictions during World War II.
detroit.cbslocal.comYoung Texas couple dies in collision leaving their wedding ceremony
(CNN) - As a young Texas couple were leaving the courthouse for their wedding ceremony, their car collided with a pickup truck, killing both of them, according to CNN affiliate KFDM. Harley Morgan, 19, and Rhiannon Boudreaux, 20, were merging onto Highway 87 in Orange, Texas when the accident occurred. The pickup truck was towing a trailer loaded with a tractor, according to a statement from the Orange Police Department. The newlyweds were leaving an Orange County Justice of the Peace precinct after their marriage ceremony, Lt. Gary Keaton, a spokesman for the department said. Orange County is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur region of southeastern Texas.
Family mourns Texas couple who died after wedding
A tragic accident took the lives of a young married couple only minutes after saying their vows. 19-year-old Harley Joe Morgan and his bride 20-year-old Rhiannon (Marie Morgan left an Orange County, Texas, courtroom Friday afternoon, and as they pulled out of the driveway their car and a pickup truck collided.
Texas couple die minutes after marriage
19-year-old Harley Joe Morgan and his bride 20-year-old Rhiannon Marie Morgan left an Orange County, Texas, courtroom Friday afternoon, and as they pulled out of the driveway their car and a pickup truck collided. (KFDM) - A tragic accident took the lives of a young married couple only minutes after saying their vows. 19-year-old Harley Joe Morgan and his bride 20-year-old Rhiannon Marie Morgan left an Orange County, Texas, courtroom Friday afternoon, and as they pulled out of the driveway their car and a pickup truck collided. The groom's mother and sister were behind the couple and saw the collision. Joe and Rhiannon Morgan were high school sweethearts.