"Wouldn't wish it on anyone": MLB icon Reggie Jackson details racism he faced
Reggie Jackson faced racism in Alabama during the 1960s, shedding light on the challenges Black players faced in baseball and society.
Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history
Don Larsen achieved the only World Series perfect game in history, retiring all 27 batters in 1956, despite a mediocre career.
Reggie Jackson Steps Down From Astros Front Office Role
Reggie Jackson leaves the Astros to focus on family and business, having felt more influential in the team's decision-making compared to his time with the Yankees.
"Wouldn't wish it on anyone": MLB icon Reggie Jackson details racism he faced
Reggie Jackson faced racism in Alabama during the 1960s, shedding light on the challenges Black players faced in baseball and society.
Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history
Don Larsen achieved the only World Series perfect game in history, retiring all 27 batters in 1956, despite a mediocre career.
Reggie Jackson Steps Down From Astros Front Office Role
Reggie Jackson leaves the Astros to focus on family and business, having felt more influential in the team's decision-making compared to his time with the Yankees.
1968 The White Sox sell slugger Rocky Colavito to the Dodgers.Colavito had been acquired from Cleveland for help in the 1967 pennant race, but finished his career-worst full season adding little to the thin South Side offense - an 85 OPS+ over 60 games.Los Angeles would end up releasing him on July 11.
BREAKING: Russell Westbrook to sign with Clippers
After finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, 11-year veteran Russell Westbrook is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.Prior to the end of the trade deadline, the nine-time All-Star guard was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and will now suit up for the Lakers' crosstown counterparts.
Roundtable: Who is most impacted by Russell Westbrook signing with the Clippers?
Russell Westbrook is staying in Los Angeles but switching teams, going from the Lakers to the Clippers by way of Utah.So what does that mean for the other players on the Clippers?Who will be most impacted, and which players will see their role change the most?Here are André Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick, John Cregan and Steve Alexander to explain.
The Clippers are unleashing their next off-the-bench weapon
First came the lanky wizard of the basketball, Jamal Crawford.Then came the swaggy, sneakily lethal scorer with a chip on his shoulder, Lou Williams.And came last the not-as-flashy but just as prolific athletic wing, Norman Powell.'Stormin Norman' went straight to work after being dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Portland Trail Blazers: in his first five games - his only five - as a Clipper last season, the wing logged 21.4 points on 51 percent shooting from the field in around 25 minutes of play per game.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards' losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
Today in White Sox History: March 26
1968 The White Sox sell slugger Rocky Colavito to the Dodgers.Colavito had been acquired from Cleveland for help in the 1967 pennant race, but finished his career-worst full season adding little to the thin South Side offense - an 85 OPS+ over 60 games.Los Angeles would end up releasing him on July 11.
BREAKING: Russell Westbrook to sign with Clippers
After finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, 11-year veteran Russell Westbrook is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.Prior to the end of the trade deadline, the nine-time All-Star guard was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and will now suit up for the Lakers' crosstown counterparts.
Roundtable: Who is most impacted by Russell Westbrook signing with the Clippers?
Russell Westbrook is staying in Los Angeles but switching teams, going from the Lakers to the Clippers by way of Utah.So what does that mean for the other players on the Clippers?Who will be most impacted, and which players will see their role change the most?Here are André Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick, John Cregan and Steve Alexander to explain.
The Clippers are unleashing their next off-the-bench weapon
First came the lanky wizard of the basketball, Jamal Crawford.Then came the swaggy, sneakily lethal scorer with a chip on his shoulder, Lou Williams.And came last the not-as-flashy but just as prolific athletic wing, Norman Powell.'Stormin Norman' went straight to work after being dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Portland Trail Blazers: in his first five games - his only five - as a Clipper last season, the wing logged 21.4 points on 51 percent shooting from the field in around 25 minutes of play per game.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards' losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
Reggie' Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
Image In 1997, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a single World Series game.He was a star on the field, and now he's a star in the documentary Reggie.Credit...Prime Video Star athletes in America are often expected to have brash personalities.This delights or alienates fans to different degrees, and for different reasons.
Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets Matchup: Lineup updates, injuries, and more
I've lost track of the amount of times we've written about how an upcoming game or stretch of games is critical for the Toronto Raptors this season.Since the end of December, we've all been waiting for the team to make a push, and time and again, they've fallen short.After going 1-4 on their recent road trip, well, the Raptors are pretty much out of time.
Gameday: Nuggets vs Raptors, March 14
Eight days later, Denver and Toronto meet again after the most talked about matchup last week due to a ref screwjob (or if you want to get specific, Scott Foster).If you missed that, I wrote about it here.Foster won't be doing this game.The Raptors play seven over their next eight games at home, hosting three West opponents in a row.
Derrick Rose isn't asking Knicks for a buyout, but one is still possible
Despite rumors of potential deals, veteran guard Derrick Rose was not dealt during the trade deadline and remains a Knick.That being said, that doesn't necessarily mean that the former MVP will stay here.Sources closes to the situation revealed that, while Rose hasn't asked the team for one, a buyout is still possible.
Yankees History: Errors, a hit-by-pitch, and a wild ninth inning from 1978
When you think about "clutch" seasons in Yankees' history, one that has to come to mind is 1978.That year, the Yankees famously came back from 14 games down in the AL East, rallying all the way back to catch the Red Sox and finish the regular season tied.They then won a tiebreaker game against the Red Sox - you might be aware of that - before going on to beat the Dodgers in the World Series.
Where do we go from here?: Three takeaways from Clippers back-to-back losses
The Los Angeles Clippers have fallen below .500having lost both nights of a back-to-back; first against the Philadelphia 76ers 120-110, and then again in a blow out versus the Utah Jazz 126-103.As fans continue to question the direction they're heading in, internally - both within the organization and within the league as a whole - there doesn't seem to be quite as much concern about their playoff prospects, but Clipper Nation is yet to be convinced their club has what it takes to make a deep run.
Reggie' Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
Image In 1997, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a single World Series game.He was a star on the field, and now he's a star in the documentary Reggie.Credit...Prime Video Star athletes in America are often expected to have brash personalities.This delights or alienates fans to different degrees, and for different reasons.
Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets Matchup: Lineup updates, injuries, and more
I've lost track of the amount of times we've written about how an upcoming game or stretch of games is critical for the Toronto Raptors this season.Since the end of December, we've all been waiting for the team to make a push, and time and again, they've fallen short.After going 1-4 on their recent road trip, well, the Raptors are pretty much out of time.
Gameday: Nuggets vs Raptors, March 14
Eight days later, Denver and Toronto meet again after the most talked about matchup last week due to a ref screwjob (or if you want to get specific, Scott Foster).If you missed that, I wrote about it here.Foster won't be doing this game.The Raptors play seven over their next eight games at home, hosting three West opponents in a row.
Derrick Rose isn't asking Knicks for a buyout, but one is still possible
Despite rumors of potential deals, veteran guard Derrick Rose was not dealt during the trade deadline and remains a Knick.That being said, that doesn't necessarily mean that the former MVP will stay here.Sources closes to the situation revealed that, while Rose hasn't asked the team for one, a buyout is still possible.
Yankees History: Errors, a hit-by-pitch, and a wild ninth inning from 1978
When you think about "clutch" seasons in Yankees' history, one that has to come to mind is 1978.That year, the Yankees famously came back from 14 games down in the AL East, rallying all the way back to catch the Red Sox and finish the regular season tied.They then won a tiebreaker game against the Red Sox - you might be aware of that - before going on to beat the Dodgers in the World Series.
Where do we go from here?: Three takeaways from Clippers back-to-back losses
The Los Angeles Clippers have fallen below .500having lost both nights of a back-to-back; first against the Philadelphia 76ers 120-110, and then again in a blow out versus the Utah Jazz 126-103.As fans continue to question the direction they're heading in, internally - both within the organization and within the league as a whole - there doesn't seem to be quite as much concern about their playoff prospects, but Clipper Nation is yet to be convinced their club has what it takes to make a deep run.
The trade deadline came and went without any Miami Heat move.The OG Anunoby pipe dream didn't materialize.Rumors about a breakdown in the Kyle Lowry/Heat relationship grew so loud that Jimmy Butler addressed them last night.After all that, Lowry is still with the Heat today.Jimmy Butler on Kyle Lowry rumors: I told Kyle you got to control what you can control.
Can Kawhi Leonard take the Clippers to the promised land?
Ahead of the season, Paul George selflessly said, "Kawhi is the No. 1.And I am totally fine with that.I think I try to complement him with being able to take the load off of him."And for most of the early season, he was wrong.Kawhi Leonard, to many's dislike, missed more games than anticipated and, even in the games that he did play, looked abysmal.
Did the Heat just write off this season?
The trade deadline came and went without any Miami Heat move.The OG Anunoby pipe dream didn't materialize.Rumors about a breakdown in the Kyle Lowry/Heat relationship grew so loud that Jimmy Butler addressed them last night.After all that, Lowry is still with the Heat today.Jimmy Butler on Kyle Lowry rumors: I told Kyle you got to control what you can control.
Can Kawhi Leonard take the Clippers to the promised land?
Ahead of the season, Paul George selflessly said, "Kawhi is the No. 1.And I am totally fine with that.I think I try to complement him with being able to take the load off of him."And for most of the early season, he was wrong.Kawhi Leonard, to many's dislike, missed more games than anticipated and, even in the games that he did play, looked abysmal.
Jersey numbers, big homer totals, and an obscure deep dive
Some journeys were never meant to happen.But as winter slogs along in the anxious anticipation for spring training, your baseball mind can sometimes take you to strange places.At the core of baseball are numbers, stats, and records.It can feel like an endless pit if you aren't too careful.I've come to the conclusion that the combination of Google and baseball numbers is a blessing and a curse, which now that I think about it, is hardly a conclusion at all.
No more battles in L.A.: Three takeaways from Clippers-Lakers
The Los Angeles Clippers showed what it should look like when it all comes together, as they downed the Los Angeles Lakers 133-115 on their own floor.Ty Lue's squad had 77 points by half time and, though the home team made a late LeBron James-inspired run to keep themselves within touching distance, this game was only ever going one way - same as it ever was.
Big T energy: Three takeaways from Clippers-Rockets
Behind 61 combined points from Terance Mann and Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Houston Rockets 121-100.With just over a month until the All-Star Game, The Crypt saw the same levels of defense we'll likely be seeing in Salt Lake City, as both teams scored over 60 points in the first half.
With three key players out, Clippers can't keep pace and lose to Nuggets
During a training camp that now feels much longer than two months ago, the Clippers, at that time fully healthy, believed the sheer depth of their loaded roster could forestall the ups and downs that come with a long season's inevitable injuries.Yet the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and last season's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard, create no mere dent in a lineup.
No more battles in L.A.: Three takeaways from Clippers-Lakers
The Los Angeles Clippers showed what it should look like when it all comes together, as they downed the Los Angeles Lakers 133-115 on their own floor.Ty Lue's squad had 77 points by half time and, though the home team made a late LeBron James-inspired run to keep themselves within touching distance, this game was only ever going one way - same as it ever was.
Big T energy: Three takeaways from Clippers-Rockets
Behind 61 combined points from Terance Mann and Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Houston Rockets 121-100.With just over a month until the All-Star Game, The Crypt saw the same levels of defense we'll likely be seeing in Salt Lake City, as both teams scored over 60 points in the first half.
With three key players out, Clippers can't keep pace and lose to Nuggets
During a training camp that now feels much longer than two months ago, the Clippers, at that time fully healthy, believed the sheer depth of their loaded roster could forestall the ups and downs that come with a long season's inevitable injuries.Yet the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and last season's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard, create no mere dent in a lineup.
On this episode of Courtside, your hosts Jon and Jack celebrate the anniversary of their podcast debut for SB Nation.They reflect on the memorable moments they had ranging from debuting the podcast, having friends on the pod, and even players.Both take the time to acknowledge all the support they have received over the course of their tenures at SB Nation.
This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Troy Glaus
Braves Franchise History 1984 - The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract.Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York's rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen.2010 - The Atlanta Braves sign third baseman Troy Glaus to a one-year deal.
This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee signs Rico Carty
Braves Franchise History 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic.MLB History 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg suffers torn ligaments in his left knee while skiing at Lake Tahoe.Lonborg won the Cy Young Award with a 22-9 record, 3.49 ERA and 246 strikeouts in 1967.
This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Troy Glaus
Braves Franchise History 1984 - The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract.Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York's rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen.2010 - The Atlanta Braves sign third baseman Troy Glaus to a one-year deal.
This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee signs Rico Carty
Braves Franchise History 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic.MLB History 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg suffers torn ligaments in his left knee while skiing at Lake Tahoe.Lonborg won the Cy Young Award with a 22-9 record, 3.49 ERA and 246 strikeouts in 1967.