While some players have said they’ll decline participating in this year’s Home Run Derby if invited, Nationals slugger Bryce Harper confirmed his commitment to the event on Friday, assuming he’s named to the NL All-Star team.
Brian Harman heads into the weekend with a one-stroke lead over the field, while Zach Johnson and Rory McIlroy remain in the hunt.
Clayton Kershaw’s rehab plans have taken an abrupt turn north, as the ace left-hander will start against National League Cy Young Award candidate Jacob deGrom and the Mets on Saturday night at Citi Field instead of making a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City in Omaha, Neb., as originally scheduled. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the news to reporters before Friday night’s series opener.
Bruce Bowen has issues with Kawhi Leonard. “You got $18 million this year, and you think that they’re trying to rush you? You didn’t play for the most part a full season this year … and you want to say that they didn’t have your best interest at heart?”
Remember the surname “Lawson.” You’ll be hearing it a lot as the four boys and their father some are calling the next Ball family descend on the college basketball world.
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said he plans to compete in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in his home confines at Nationals Park on July 16, but on one very specific, and potentially uncertain, condition: He’ll only take part if he’s named a National League All-Star.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will make a surprise return from the disabled list on Saturday to start Los Angeles’ game against the Mets, who will be starting National League Cy Young Award candidate Jacob deGrom. Kershaw has been on the DL since June 1 with lower back discomfort.
NFL referee Gene Steratore has joined Ed Hochuli, Jeff Triplette and Terry McAulay in retirement. He’s the second official to retire from the league this week.
At any given point, about 15 to 20 percent of the players in the NBA were not drafted.
Dean Jones won’t be fined or suspended for his actions, according to South Boston Speedway.
