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USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Freddie Freeman's All-Star return to Atlanta ends with standing ovation
ATLANTA - The incessant pressure for Freddie Freeman to emote has mercifully come to an end. From an on-camera interview moments before the All-Star Game in which Fox Sports asked all the leading questions, to an extra-long lingering over his name during pregame introductions that were otherwise conducted at one and a half times the usual speed, to a mid-inning defensive replacement, Freeman won't have to think about crying anymore. Or at least delivering the tears many expected him to shed. Freeman's return to Atlanta after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers was an emotion-filled journey in 2022, from a press conference he had to cut short after breaking down to an extensive standing ovation during his first game. Yet Freeman is now a Dodgers World Series champion, four seasons removed from being a Brave, and although he admitted having this return date for the All-Star Game circled, it's been a minute now. So when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts interceded with one out in the second inning to insert Pete Alonso as a defensive replacement, it gave Freeman a chance to hug his replacement and his teammates, as if it were Senior Day at Duke or whatnot. The crowd gave him an ovation and moved on. Perhaps someday the machinery that expects to wring tears out of the All-Star first baseman will, too.
Fox Sports
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Keyshawn Johnson Returns to Los Angeles Roots in New Limited Series 'LA Legends'
Last November, FOX Sports' Keyshawn Johnson returned to Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Baldwin Hills alongside fellow South Central LA native Paul Pierce to relive their shared inner-city upbringings. Most notably, Johnson revealed how local gang members would intimidate rival high schools by shooting out the stadium lights — earning Dorsey's Jackie Robinson Field its infamous nickname, " The Terrordome ." This summer, Johnson, a USC alum, former No. 1 overall draft pick and 11-year NFL wide receiver, is diving deeper into his Los Angeles roots in a new limited series titled "LA Legends" on his digital show "All Facts No Brakes." Johnson sits down with legendary figures interconnected within the LA landscape and immerses himself in the fabric of the city by visiting landmarks such as California State Prison and Inglewood High School. Through storytelling with guests such as Baron Davis, Trevor Ariza, Candace Parker and Ice Cube, "LA Legends" captures the heartbeat of Los Angeles and how the city shaped each legend's career. Watch the series trailer and catch new episodes of the show weekly at 9 a.m. ET on "All Facts No Brakes." Episode 1: South Central Stars (ft. DeSean Jackson, Baron Davis and Paul Pierce) These four former pro athletes and LA natives sit down for an authentic conversation about how growing up here shaped their mentality and success. Episode 2: Women's Hoops Pioneers (ft. Candace Parker and Cheryl Miller) On the heels of her jersey retirement with the Sparks, Candace Parker joins up with her GOAT Cheryl Miller to discuss their impact on women's hoops. Episode 3: N.W.A Tribute (ft. Lil Eazy-E, DJ Yella and Arabian Prince) Founding members of N.W.A — DJ Yella and Arabian Prince — join Lil Eazy-E's son to pay tribute to the group's South Central LA roots and cultural impact. Episode 4: Ice Cube Sit-down Ice Cube sits down for a 1-on-1 conversation about delivering the Dodgers World Series trophy, playing street basketball and pivoting from local Compton celebrity to worldwide star. Episode 5: Rowley Park Hoops (ft. Brandon Jennings and Michael Cooper) Brandon Jennings returns to his hometown Compton basketball gym, where he has since rehabilitated, with a surprise appearance by childhood mentor Michael Cooper. Episode 6: Paul Pierce Returns to Inglewood Paul Pierce meets Keyshawn Johnson at his old stomping grounds at Inglewood High School and the two reflect on their shared roots in the heart of LA. Episode 7: Los Angeles Prison visit (ft. Trevor Ariza) In partnership with the LA-based non-profit "Between the Lines," Keyshawn Johnson heads to California State Prison in Los Angeles County with Lakers champion Trevor Ariza to play basketball with the incarcerated population. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who will participate in 2025 Home Run Derby? Players who will, won't hit in Atlanta
The 2025 Home Run Derby, to take place July 14 at Truist Park just outside of Atlanta, is still in the early stages of setting its field. However, the fledgling bracket already has a pair of big names attached to it. The first player to declare, hometown star Ronald Acuna Jr., is sure to be the most popular player of the night. However, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, colloquially referred to as "Big Dumper," has had a torrid first half of the season and is looking to become the first catcher to win the derby and the first switch hitter to win it undisputed. REQUIRED READING: Mariners' Cal Raleigh to participate in MLB Home Run Derby amid historic 2025 pace As with every year in the Home Run Derby, however, there have been some notable declinations. The past two winners − the Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez − will not participate in this year's iteration. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani also will not compete, stating "the current rules are tough. I don't think there's a chance," per Bleacher Report. USA TODAY Sports is tracking which players will be in the 2025 Home Run Derby, with updates as well below. Who is in 2025 Home Run Derby? The 2025 Home Run Derby currently has two players in the mix: Braves star Ronald Acuna and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has stolen the national spotlight with 32 home runs through June 28. Here's the list as it continues to grow, along with how many seasons and career home runs they have so far. Latest Home Run Derby participant updates This section will be updated as players accept, decline invitations Who won Home Run Derby 2024? The Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez will be passing off the Home Run Derby crown. The Dodgers slugger eked out a win over the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. with 14 home runs in the final round, one more than Witt's 13. Witt, finished with one more homer for the overall event, hitting 50 to Hernandez's 49. Hernandez, however, will not be returning, saying his attention is on a Dodgers World Series repeat in 2025. 'I was considering it at the beginning, but not right now," Hernandez told AM 570 LA Sports on June 27. "I think I'm not going to do it this year. Maybe next year. Because last year, when I finished the Home Run Derby, I was a little tired, tight. My body was a little tired, and with the injury that I had with my groin this year, I don't want to put anything at risk. So I'm going to stay put and not participate this year.' Elly De La Cruz declines Home Run Derby invite In addition to Hernandez and Ohtani, another major name has declined an invite to Atlanta. Reds wunderkind shortstop Elly De La Cruz will not participate, but the door isn't closed for the future. 'The time is going to come,' he said, per The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY network. 'But not now.'
Los Angeles Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Michael Conforto gives Dodgers some hope
From Jack Harris: When Major League Baseball's trade deadline arrives next month, the Dodgers will almost certainly be on the lookout for help in the bullpen. If their injury-plagued rotation takes any more hits, they might reluctantly have to explore the starting pitching market, as well. But, when discussing the team's deadline plans recently with The Times' Bill Shaikin,, the one potential area of offensive need that president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman seemed unlikely to address was left field. Michael Conforto might be struggling mightily this season after signing for $17 million this winter. But the Dodgers have remained bullish on his ability to turn a corner and make something of a positive impact down the stretch. On Tuesday night at Coors Field, Conforto gave such optimism some badly needed life. In the Dodgers' 9-7 win against the woeful Colorado Rockies, the veteran slugger went two for five with an early double and a go-ahead home run, keying the team's six-run rally in the fourth with a three-run blast launched deep to right. Continue reading here Shaikin: Walker Buehler struggling to rediscover his Dodgers World Series magic with Red Sox Shaikin: What Mark Walter's ownership might mean for local fans watching the Dodgers and Lakers Dodgers box score MLB scores MLB standings From Benjamin Royer: The Angels ran into a buzzsaw. Boston southpaw Garrett Crochet scorched through them on Tuesday night, striking out 10 across seven scoreless innings. The 6-foot-6 Red Sox ace fired high-90s heat with success a day after Walker Buehler struggled to keep the Angels off the basepaths. But with Crochet removed from the game in the eighth, the Angels discovered life. Enter the youngest-tenured Angel, Christian Moore. He walloped a home run over the left field wall for his second career home run to tie the score at one and help send the game to extra innings. In the 10th inning, Moore played hero again, shooting a two-run home run to right field to walk-off the Red Sox and lift the Angels (39-40) to a 3-2 victory, bringing them one game below .500 and earning a blue sports drink shower in the process. Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings From Ryan Kartje: When Alijah Arenas opened his eyes, minutes after his Tesla Cybertruck struck a tree one morning this past April, the five-star Chatsworth High hoops phenom wasn't sure where he was or how he'd gotten there. His initial, disoriented thought was that he'd woken up at home. But as he regained consciousness, Arena felt the seat belt wrapped tightly around his waist. He noticed the Life360 app on his phone, beeping. Outside the car, he could hear crackling sounds, like a campfire. Then he felt the heat like a sauna cranked to its highest setting. The passenger side of the dashboard, Arenas could see, was already engulfed in flames. Smoke was filling the car's front cabin. He could no longer see out of the windows. Arenas reached for his iPhone, intent on using his digital key to escape, only to find the Tesla app had locked him out. Panic started to set in. 'I tried to open the door,' Arenas said, 'and the door isn't opening.' A crumbled Telsa Cybertruck rests adjacent to a tree following a crash involving top USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas. (Handout)He tore off his seat belt and moved to the back seat, away from the smoke, scanning the car desperately for an exit strategy. His heart was pounding. The heat was becoming unbearable. Then, he passed out. Continue reading here Kamilia Cardoso scored a career-high 27 points, Angel Reese had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Sparks 97-86 on Tuesday night. Reese finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Ariel Atkins scored 13 points for the Sky (4-10). Chicago took its first lead, 74-72, at 7:23 of the fourth quarter on a driving layup by Cardoso and outscored the Sparks 30-17 in the final period. Continue reading here Sparks box score WNBA standings 1921 — Jock Hutchinson is the first American to win the British Open, a nine-stroke victory over Roger Wethered in a playoff. 1926 — Bobby Jones becomes the first amateur in 29 years to win the British Open. Jones finishes with a 291 total for a two-stroke over Al Watrous at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England. 1932 — Gene Sarazen wins the U.S. Open by shooting a 286, the lowest in 20 years. 1935 — Future world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis moves to 20-0 with 6th round KO of former champion Primo Carnera of Italy at Yankee Stadium, NYC. 1948 — Joe Louis knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 11th round in New York to defend his world heavyweight title. Louis announces his retirement after the fight. 1952 — Jim Turnesa wins the PGA Championship with a 1-up victory over Chick Harbert in the final round. 1966 — Buckpasser sets a world record in the 1-mile Arlington Classic in 1:32 3-5 and becomes the first 3-year-old to win more than $1 million. 1969 — Pancho Gonzalez, 41, wins the longest tennis match in Wimbledon history by beating Charles Pasarell in a 112-game match, 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9. The match is played over two days and lasts 5 hours, 12 minutes. 1978 — In Buenos Aires, Argentina wins the World Cup beating Netherlands 3-1 after extra time. 1981 — Sugar Ray Leonard wins the WBA junior middleweight title with a ninth-round knockout of Ayub Kalule in Houston. 1988 — UEFA European Championship Final, Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany: Ruud Gullet & Marco van Basten score as the Netherlands beats Soviet Union, 2-0. 1991 — Nine-time champion Martina Navratilova survives a first-round scare from Elna Reinach to win her record 100th singles match at Wimbledon. 1994 — FIFA World Cup: 1,500th goal in Cup'd history scored by Caceres of Argentina. 1997 — NBA Draft: Wake Forest power forward Tim Duncan first pick by San Antonio Spurs. 1997 — NHL approves franchises in Nashville, Atlanta, Columbus, and Minnesota-St Paul. 1999 — San Antonio wins its first NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks 78-77 in Game 5 of the Finals. The Spurs, keyed by finals MVP Tim Duncan's 31 points, becomes the first former ABA team to win the championship. 2006 — Asafa Powell matches Wallace Spearmon's world best in the 200 meters, winning the Jamaican national championships in 19.90 seconds. 2006 — Bernard Lagat becomes the first runner in the history of the U.S. track and field championships to sweep the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, after winning the shorter race. 2008 — NBA Draft: Oklahoma power forward Blake Griffin first pick by the Clippers. 2014 — John Norwood's home run in the top of the eighth inning gives Vanderbilt the lead, and the Commodores beat Virginia 3-2 for their first national championship. 2015 — NBA Draft: Kentucky center Karl-Anthony Towns first pick by Minnesota Timberwolves. 2017 — Jordan Spieth needs an extra hole and an amazing final shot to finish off a wire-to-wire victory in the Travelers Championship. The two-time major champion holes out from 60 feet for birdie from a greenside bunker on the first hole of a playoff with Daniel Berger at TPC River Highlands. 2019 — NHL Draft: Barrie Colts (OHL) defenseman Aaron Ekblad first pick by Florida Panthers. 2020 — Liverpool FC clinches first EPL soccer title in 30 years with 7 games to spare as Chelsea beats second-placed Manchester City, 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. 1934 — Pitcher John Broaca tied a major league record by striking out five consecutive times but pitched the Yankees to an 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Lou Gehrig had better luck at the plate, hitting for the cycle. 1937 — Augie Galan of Chicago became the first National League switch-hitter to homer from both sides of the plate in the Cubs' 11-2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1950 — Chicago's Hank Sauer hit two home runs and two doubles to send the Cubs past the Philadelphia Phillies 11-8. 1961 — Baltimore and California used a major league record 16 pitchers, eight by each side, as the Orioles edged the Angels 9-8 on Ron Hansen's 14th-inning homer. 1968 — Bobby Bonds, in his first major league game, hit a grand slam off John Purdin to help San Francisco to a 9-0 win over the Dodgers. 1988 — Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 1,000th consecutive game. 1998 — Sammy Sosa broke the major league record for homers in a month, hitting his 19th of June leading off the seventh inning of the Cubs' 6-4 loss to Detroit. Sosa passed the mark set by Detroit's Rudy York in August 1937. 1999 — Jose Jimenez, a rookie right-hander having one of the worst seasons than any other NL pitcher, threw St. Louis' first no-hitter in 16 seasons, outdueling Randy Johnson in a 1-0 victory over Arizona. 2002 — Luis Pujols of the Detroit Tigers and Tony Pena of the Kansas City Royals became the first Dominican-born managers to oppose each other in a major league game. 2007 — A fan charged at Bob Howry during the Cubs' 10-9 win over Colorado after the reliever helped blow an 8-3 lead in the ninth inning. Howry gave up back-to-back RBI singles to Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe and a three-run homer to Troy Tulowitzki. The fan then jumped onto the field from the roof of the Rockies' dugout and made it a few feet from the mound before security guards tackled him. Howry earned the victory when Alfonso Soriano hit a game-ending two-run single in the bottom of the inning. 2010 — Arizona's Edwin Jackson pitched a 1-0 no-hitter against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field. 2010 — The Cubs suspend pitcher Carlos Zambrano indefinitely after he throws a tantrum in the dugout after giving up 4 runs in the 1st inning of a 6-0 loss to the White Sox. 'Big Z' blames first baseman Derrek Lee for letting a Juan Pierre ground ball past him for a double that starts the rally, although the hard-hit ball was hardly catchable. Tom Gorzelanny replaces Zambrano who is removed from the game by manager Lou Piniella. 2011 — Cleveland's Tony Sipp balked home the only run with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a 1-0 loss to San Francisco. Sipp slightly flinched his left arm before throwing a pitch to Emmanuel Burriss, allowing Miguel Tejada to score and sending San Francisco to its fourth straight win. There also were two errors in the inning by second baseman Cord Phelps that spoiled a strong start by Justin Masterson. 2013 — Eric Filia drove in a career-high five runs, Nick Vander Tuig limited Mississippi State to five hits in eight innings, and UCLA won 8-0 for its first national baseball championship. 2014 — Tim Lincecum pitched his second no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in less than a year, allowing only one runner and leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win. 2015 — The San Francisco Giants hit four triples in a game for the first time in 55 years, including a pair by Brandon Belt in a 13-8 win over the San Diego Padres. Brandon Crawford and Matt Duffy also tripled for San Francisco, which had not tripled four times in a game since Sept. 15, 1960, when Willie Mays hit three and Eddie Bressoud one at Philadelphia. 2018 — The St. Louis Cardinals record the 10,000th win in team history with a 4-0 defeat of the Cleveland Indians.. They are the sixth major league team to do so. 2019 — The New York Yankees set a new major league record by homering in their 28th consecutive game. 2021 — Philadelphia Philles pitcher Aaron Nola ties Tom Seaver's 51-Year old MLB record of ten consecutive strike outs in a 2-1 loss to the Mew York Mets. 2022 — Three Astros pitchers combine to no-hit the Yankees, 3 - 0. 2023 — George Springer leads off the bottom of the 1st for the Blue Jays against the Athletics with a homer off Luis Medina. The 55th leadoff home run of his career gives him sole possession of second place on the all-time list, behind only Rickey Henderson. The Blue Jays win handily, 12 - 1. Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today's newsletter. If you have any feedback, ideas for improvement or things you'd like to see, email me at To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fox Sports Makes Announcement After Red Sox-Yankees Series
Fox Sports Makes Announcement After Red Sox-Yankees Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A Yankees–Dodgers World Series rematch may loom on the horizon, but nothing captivates baseball fans like the timeless rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Advertisement Fox Sports announced that Saturday's Baseball Night in America broadcast from Yankee Stadium averaged 3.05 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. That makes it the most-watched regular-season MLB telecast on any network since 2022. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is one of baseball's oldest and most storied, as this marquee matchup often draws national interest. MLB viewership is trending upward overall in 2025, thanks in part to recent pace-of-play rule changes and the continued star power of players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Jun 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza (18) forces out Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) at second base and throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images© Brad Penner-Imagn Images Through early June, Fox Sports' MLB games are averaging 1.84 million viewers, a 10% increase from 2024. ESPN's MLB coverage coverage is up 22% over the same period. Advertisement Saturday's broadcast topped the previous season high of 2.73 million viewers for Yankees–Dodgers on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball the week prior. Before that, the season high was 2.54 million for the Yankees–Mets Subway Series. The Yankees have now played in four of the five most-watched MLB windows this season, which as may go without saying is more than any other team. Related: Tigers React to Latest Reese Olson News After Cubs Series Related: Orioles Urged to Fix Major Adley Rutschman Decision This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
