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www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Behind-the-Scenes Footage Shows Fascinating Sh*t-Talking Between Shaq and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley disagreed over the broadcasting of O'Neal's jersey retirement ceremony.
Despite differences, the banter between O'Neal and Barkley turned into a light-hearted argument. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Magic retire Shaq's No. 32 jersey in first for team

Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey was retired by the Orlando Magic, making him the first player in team history to receive the honor.
O'Neal was surprised that his jersey was being retired and expressed gratitude towards the franchise and the fans. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

By the numbers: Shaq's run with the Orlando Magic as the franchise retires his jersey

Shaq O'Neal is the first player to have his jersey retired by the Orlando Magic.
He had impressive stats during his time with the Magic, including leading them to their first NBA Finals. [ more ]
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Behind the Steel Curtain
1 month ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Saturday Night Open Thread

The article discusses hypothetical scenarios about the Immaculate Reception, jersey retirements, and player trades.
Evaluation of Omar Khan's moves in free agency is compared to the previous year. [ more ]
Battery Power
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta releases Ron Gant

The Milwaukee Braves became the first franchise to move since 1903.
Atlanta Braves release Ron Gant after a motorcycle accident. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw, Rangers GM Chris Young Together At High School Honor

Clayton Kershaw was honored by his high school with a jersey retirement ceremony alongside Texas Rangers GM Chris Young.
Kershaw has not yet made a decision about his future as a free agent and is considering the Dodgers and Rangers. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Grizzlies to retire Gasol's No. 33 jersey on April 6

The Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol's No. 33 jersey on April 6, 2022.
Gasol played for the Grizzlies from 2008-19 and holds several franchise records. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

Mets greats Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry talk navigating lowest points: 'Helped save my life'

Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, former Mets players, will have their jerseys retired during the upcoming season.
Strawberry visited Gooden when he was struggling in 2019, reminding him that they have moved forward in life and that their shared history cannot be taken away. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
New York Mets

Mets to retire numbers of Gooden, Strawberry

The New York Mets will retire the jersey numbers of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry during the 2024 season.
Gooden's No. 16 will be retired on April 14 and Strawberry's No. 18 will be retired on June 1. [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
3 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Sharks announce plans to retire Jumbo's No. 19 jersey next season - Yahoo Sports

The San Jose Sharks will retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey during the 2024-25 NHL season.
This will be the second Sharks jersey to be retired at SAP Center, following Patrick Marleau's No. 12 which was retired last year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks to retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 next season

Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey will be retired by the San Jose Sharks next season.
Thornton is the second player to receive this honor from the organization. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Career

Twenty questions with Udonis Haslem ahead of his Miami Heat jersey retirement ceremony

Udonis Haslem, a non-drafted player, will have his jersey retired by the Miami Heat in honor of his 20-year career with the team.
Haslem played a role in all three of the Heat's championship teams and holds the record for most rebounds by an undrafted player for a single franchise. [ more ]
New York Daily News
5 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Mikal Bridges on having his number retired at Villanova: 'I'm just so grateful'

Villanova retired Mikal Bridges' No. 25 jersey in recognition of his accomplishments at the school.
Bridges expressed gratitude for the honor and credited his coaches, teachers, family, and friends for shaping him.
Bridges' former Villanova teammates Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Ryan Arcidiacono also had their numbers retired. [ more ]
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