The sweet, sweet swing of Ken Griffey Jr.The sweet, sweet swing of Ken Griffey Jr.
It was flawless. At 18, when Griffey was taking batting practice at the Kingdome, major leaguers stood and watched. One said: “I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Day: June 20, 2020
Ravens and Orioles laud ill superfan’s graduationRavens and Orioles laud ill superfan’s graduation
Mo Gaba, 14, battling cancer for the fourth time, was joined by members of the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles for a memorable graduation parade at his apartment complex.
Win probabilities: RBC HeritageWin probabilities: RBC Heritage
2020 RBC Heritage, Round 2 Top 10 win probabilities: 1. Webb Simpson (1, -12, 28.9%) 2. Bryson DeChambeau (T2, -11, 17.8%) 3. Matthew Fitzpatrick (T4, -10, 7.9%) 4. Corey Conners (T2, -11, 7.7%) 5. Abraham Ancer (T6, -9, 3.9%) 6. Brooks Koepka (T6, -9, 3.5%) 7. Ryan Palmer (T4, -10, 3.2%) 8. Ian Poulter (T6, -9, 2.6%) 9. Dustin Johnson (T11, -8, 2.2%) 10. Tony Finau (T11, -8, 1.8%) Top Strokes-Gained Performers from Round 2: Putting: Webb Simpson +6.0 Around the Green: Sam Ryder +3.4 Approach the Green: Doc Redman +3.5 Off-the-tee: Brooks Koepka +2.0 Total: Tyler Duncan +5.9 NOTE: These reports are based off the live predictive model run by @DataGolf. The model provides live “Make Cut”, “Top 20”, “Top 5”, and “Win” probabilities every 5 minutes from the opening tee shot to the final putt of every PGA TOUR event. Briefly, the model takes account of the current form of each golfer as well as the difficulty of their remaining holes, and probabilities are calculated from 20K simulations. To follow live finish probabilities throughout the remainder of the RBC Heritage, or to see how each golfer’s probabilities have evolved from the start of the event to the current time, click here for the model’s home page.
Justise Winslow on bubble concerns, "I don't know if it's worth it"Justise Winslow on bubble concerns, "I don't know if it's worth it"
“From the COVID standpoint, I don’t think it’s a great idea just to have all these people in a bubble and tight spaces.”
Zanardi in serious but stable conditionZanardi in serious but stable condition
Former Formula One driver and twice Champ Car champion Alex Zanardi remained in serious condition in intensive care on Saturday after suffering severe head injuries in a road accident while racing his handbike in Italy the day before.
Steelers' NFLPA rep Cam Heyward doubts Hall of Fame Game will happenSteelers' NFLPA rep Cam Heyward doubts Hall of Fame Game will happen
Officially, the NFL preseason begins when the Steelers face the Cowboys in Canton, Ohio, on August 6 in the Hall of Fame Game. But the Steelers’ representative on the NFL Players Association doubts it’s going to happen. Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward said that although he can’t speak for either the union or the Steelers, [more]
Patriots let season ticket holders with COVID-19 risks skip 2020, return in 2021Patriots let season ticket holders with COVID-19 risks skip 2020, return in 2021
The Patriots will allow season ticket holders with risk factors for COVID-19 to skip the 2020 season without losing their seats for 2021 and beyond. In an email to season ticket holders, the Patriots said that if they have COVID-19 risks because of age or other health conditions, they will be permitted to give up [more]
Basketball restarts in China after coronavirus shutdownBasketball restarts in China after coronavirus shutdown
The Chinese basketball league has restarted after an almost five-month shutdown for the coronavirus pandemic, with fewer foreign players and no fans in the stands. The CBA was suspended on Jan. 24 after the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, a week before it was scheduled to return following a spring break at the end of the regular season. Zhejiang Lions beat the Nanjing Monkey Kings 112-95 in the first game back, Hu Jinqiu leading the Lions with 26 points and 17 rebounds.
RBC Heritage, Round 3: Leaderboard, tee times, TV timesRBC Heritage, Round 3: Leaderboard, tee times, TV times
Round 3 of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links takes place Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action. Round 3 leaderboard Round 3 tee times HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (CBS). PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday-Friday 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (featured groups), Saturday-Sunday 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. (featured groups). Saturday-Sunday 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (featured holes). Radio: Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio). FEATURED GROUPS Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm Saturday: 8:40 a.m. ET (No. 1 tee) Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson Saturday: 9:40 a.m. ET (No. 1 tee) Ryan Palmer, Corey Conners Saturday: 2 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee) Webb Simpson, Bryson DeChambeau Saturday: 2:10 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee) MUST READS Simpson cards 65, leads at Harbour Town Bryson trying to buck trend Players react to Watney’s WD: ‘Concentrate on getting better’ Spieth rebounds from triple, cards eight birdies Els gets off to fast start Horses for Courses: Harbour Town Q&A: Fabulous dad life of Mike Thomas Inside bulked-up Bryson’s big drives CALL OF THE DAY
Two main reasons why 49ers are unlikely to trade for Jets’ Jamal AdamsTwo main reasons why 49ers are unlikely to trade for Jets’ Jamal Adams
It would be difficult for San Francisco to add Jamal Adams without significantly altering the roster.
