Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into MLB records after a three-year research project. NEW YORK — Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project. … Read more
“… In many cases, those ducts are pointed right at your face. If you are susceptible to allergies, it’s putting it right in your nose,” a local auto mechanic said. AUGUSTA, Maine — As warmer days arrive, many of us are already turning on the air conditioner in our cars and trucks. But if you … Read more
After a mostly quiet playoffs, star Dallas forward Jason Robertson came to life in a big way in Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers. EDMONTON, AB — Jason Robertson, have yourself a game! The All-Star Dallas Stars forward registered a hat trick in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, leading his team to a … Read more
A study ranked the top spots for golfers based on the number of courses, driving ranges, tournaments and golf coaches. Here’s where Texas landed in the rankings. HOUSTON — If you’re an avid golfer looking for the top states to spend your next vacation or retire in, this study may help. My Baggage recently ranked … Read more
Walton was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams. WASHINGTON — Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Fame center for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball … Read more
Josef Newgarden became the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago. INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden once again brought his victorious Team Penske car to a stop on the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He found that same hole in the fence, climbed through, and was pummeled by … Read more
Butker says he has received ‘a shocking level of hate’ since his comments criticizing President Biden, LGBTQ+ rights, and modern gender roles. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs in a recent commencement speech and he said he has received support as well as “a shocking … Read more