No more rock the baby: New MLB rule means Astros pitcher Luis Garcia can’t use unique windup

Major League Baseball is adding new rules to speed up the games, including a pitch clock timer that will make the pitcher’s signature move illegal. HOUSTON — One of the most unusual pitching windups in Major League Baseball belongs to Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia.  This season, Garcia’s “rock the baby” motion followed by cha cha steps … Read more

‘Our own dynasty’: Kansas City celebrates latest Super Bowl win

Most schools, many businesses and some government offices in the Kansas City metro area were closed for the festivities. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fans lined up Wednesday to get a prime spot in downtown Kansas City as the city celebrates the Kansas City Chiefs’ second Super Bowl championship in four NFL seasons. Chiefs coach Andy … Read more

Bally regional sport networks’ parent misses payments

In August, Bally Sports announced its new streaming service: Bally Sports+, which costs $20 per month or $190 annually to watch locally-aired Mavs or Stars games. CHESAPEAKE, Va. — (AP) — The financially troubled parent company of regional sports networks that own the broadcast rights to 42 U.S. professional sports teams skipped about $140 million … Read more

Michael Jordan to make largest individual donation in Make-A-Wish history

Jordan is one of the most requested celebrity wish-granters. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish, the organization said. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’s 43-year history. Jordan’s hope is that his … Read more