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MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
In a groundbreaking and unanticipated decision, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed all-time greats Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, from the permanently ineligible list.
This potentially paves the way for their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Rose, a switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215).
He was one of the stars of the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine which won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and '76.…
ESPN Launching Streaming App With Live Games, Full Channel Lineup: Here's What It Costs
For the first time, sports fans can get ESPN's full TV network lineup without cable through a new standalone streaming service.
ESPN announced the pricing and details of its new direct-to-consumer platform on Tuesday, May 13. The app, simply called ESPN, will feature more than 47,000 sporting events each year, along with SportsCenter and the network's vast content library.
Unlike ESPN+, the new ESPN app will offer many channels without a cable subscription, like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, and SEC Network. The unlimited package, which does include ESPN+ content, will cost $29…
From Trash Pandas To Toilet Seats: John Oliver’s Crazy Plan To Rename MiLB Team Goes Viral
Late-night host John Oliver has an interesting offer for Minor League Baseball.
In the latest episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the host had a lot to say about the minors, particularly poking fun at some of the more peculiar promotions, team nicknames, and mascots.
Highlighting some of the 120 MiLB teams, Oliver made light of the Lake County Captains in Ohio, which ripped out a section of the stands and replaced them with toilet seats, then called out certain team names, such as the Hub City Spartanburgers, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and Modesto Nuts.
Oh, and the…
Orioles Unveil Major Camden Yards Upgrades: New Video Board, More Coming In 2026
The Maryland Stadium Authority has approved a series of plans to upgrade Oriole Park in Baltimore, highlighted by a massive new videoboard in center field.
Officials confirmed on Tuesday, May 6, that the stadium will soon feature a new center field videoboard, right field wall display, upper deck and club level ribbon boards, and a unified control room.
The new center field videoboard will be two and a half times larger than the existing videoboard, making it the 12th largest among Major League Baseball stadiums.
In total, there will be 1,125 feet of new ribbon board and 1…
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports
Alijah Arenas, the son of Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, was placed in a medically induced coma after being involved in a crash in Los Angeles, according to reports.
The younger Arenas, a five-star men's basketball recruit who committed to USC, was reportedly involved in a serious car crash that left him with critical injuries.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 24 in LA when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and caught fire.
TMZ shared video of the aftermath of the crash, which shows the truck on fire and…
Rutgers Gymnastics Coach Fired After Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD: Report
Umme Salim-Beasley, the embattled Rutgers gymnastics coach, has been fired, according to NJ.com.
In January, Salim-Beasley, the Rutgers gymnastics coach, was placed on paid administrative leave after an investigation into her conduct, including an improper relationship with then-Athletic Director Patrick Hobbs.
Gymnasts at Rutgers alleged Salim-Beasley bullied them while the athletics department often turned a blind eye, due to the relationship between Hobbs and Salim-Beasley, according to the release of a 52-page report by the law firm Lowenstein and Sandler, commissioned by the scho…
