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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game
Star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game From hitmakers to heavy hitters, star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday. Atlanta's own Jermaine Dupri faced off against three-time Atlanta Braves All-Star Javy Lopez, as they each managed their star-studded rosters through the five-inning exhibition game. Advertisement Former Atlanta Falcon and ESPN analyst Harry Douglas was one of several Atlanta natives on the American League team. 'You have so many people that grew up here in the city of Atlanta and call this place home. So, to be able to have us on one squad representing the city on one can't ask for anything better,' Douglas told Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Douglas's teammate and ESPN sports anchor Elle Duncan said having the All-Star Game back in Atlanta means a lot to her. 'It's great to have this here at Truist Park, to see our Braves… an opportunity to host something they should've hosted a few years ago — so it's cool and full circle,' said Duncan. Advertisement Other celebrities who took part in Saturday's exhibition included two-time Olympian and gold medalist Jordan Chiles; Atlanta native and hip-hop star Quavo; Latin music superstars Eladio Carrión, Young Miko, Myke Towers, and Wisin; comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Druski; Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo; Olympic softball gold medalists Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley; and MLB legend and 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee CC Sabathia. The American League team beat the National League team 17 to 15. TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MLB All-Star Countdown: Atlanta musicians to headline Celebrity Softball game
The countdown to the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star game to be hosted by the Atlanta Braves is on. One of the first events held will be the Celebrity Softball game featuring quite a few musicians, TV personalities and others with a connection to Atlanta or who call Atlanta home. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Your managers for the game, none other than Atlanta's own Jermaine Dupri and former Braves All-Star catcher Javy Lopez. And while the rosters for each of their teams have not been announced yet. We do know who is scheduled to play. Big Boi, Quavo, Ronnie DeVoe, Mariah The Scientist and Latin Superstar Prince Royce are among the musicians expected to take the field. TRENDING STORIES: And there's more. ESPN's Elle Duncan and NBC's Maria Taylor, both of whom have connections to the metro Atlanta area will be there. As will Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Baseball Hall of Famer C.C. Sabathia, Olympic Gymnast and Gold Medalist Jordan Chiles, Olympic Softball Gold Medalists Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley and more. Advertisement The five-inning game will be a featured event during All-Star Saturday in and around the Battery. Before seeing some softball, you can see some of Baseball's up-and-coming stars at the Futures Game early Saturday afternoon. The Braves have two pitchers, Hayden Harris and J.R. Ritchie expected to take part in the game. The All-Star game itself is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 15th at Truist Park. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles' All-Pro RB Saquon Barkley jabs at Commanders and Cowboys for free agency snub
Saquon Barkley wasn't recruited by the Commanders and Cowboys during his free agent process Last offseason, Saquon Barkley joined the Eagles on a three-year deal, ushering in the rebirth of lucrative salaries for running backs around the NFL. Barkley reportedly had interest from several teams, but during DeVonta Smith's Celebrity Softball game over the weekend, the running back told a streamer that neither the Commanders nor the Cowboys attempted to sign him. Barkley referenced the 'Belt to A**' moniker when explaining why he plays so hard against both teams. In the 2024 NFL season, Rico Dowdle was the Dallas Cowboys' leading rusher, accumulating 1,079 rushing yards. He also scored two rushing touchdowns and added 39 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns. Jayden Daniels was the leading rusher for the Washington Commanders, accumulating 891 rushing yards on 148 attempts. Barkley went on to rush for 2,005 yards during the regular season, sweeping the Cowboys and winning two of three matchups against the Commanders, including an NFC Championship game win at Lincoln Financial Field.
