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Washington Post
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Lore and A-Rod detail some of their plans for the Timberwolves
LAS VEGAS — Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rodriguez and Marc Lore — the new, finally finalized, co-owners of the Timberwolves and winners in a four-year battle for control of that team and the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx — spoke at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday. And when asked about how his ownership style might emulate Steinbrenner's, Rodriguez drew a quick parallel.
Fox News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kevin Costner reveals explosive clash with Yankees legend that almost derailed his classic film
Hollywood icon Kevin Costner revealed new details about an argument he had with former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during a recent tell-all panel. Costner discussed the little-known story during an appearance at Fanatics Fest 2025. The panel he joined, titled "Sports Films Hall of Fame," was hosted by former NFL defensive end and media personality Michael Strahan. He recalled when Steinbrenner abruptly canceled the initial shooting of the 1999 film "For Love of the Game" at Yankee Stadium, as the business executive was upset the Yankees lost in the movie's ending. "Now I'm thinking, I'm dead unless I say something," Costner shared with his audience. He then said he started doing a "tap dance" to convince Steinbrenner to let him film inside the stadium and called the whole situation "f----- up." However, Costner was able to sway the passionate owner, emphasizing that the game the Yankees lost in during the film was ultimately "meaningless." "I said, 'it's a meaningless game, George,'" he said. "'And I'm going to treat the Yankees with the respect that you want to treat them with.'" Costner was eventually able to shoot at Yankee Stadium, and "For Love of the Game" was made. The real-life Yankees went on to win the World Series in 1999, and to his surprise, Costner even received a special executive ring for the team's championship. "[Steinbrenner] was very capable of blowing up, and he was also capable of the most giant gestures that you can imagine," he added. During the wide-ranging interview, Costner also dove into how he used lessons from the sports films he starred in to navigate relationships with other actors and producers. "I have had actors and actresses try to help me and play for me and that's the way I am with my direction: 'I want to win for my coach,'" he said. "And those are the kind of actors I love to direct." He even explained that he sometimes uses a chalkboard when mapping out to his team how to act out a certain scene, much like a football coach would draw plays in the locker room during halftime. "There's a lot on the line in sports and in the movies," Costner said. "So let's get down to the chalkboard, and let's not make a mistake." "My promise is I'm not going to let them look bad," he added. "Their promise is you need to get to the set on time and get out of that makeup chair; get to me. Let's have a longer day there — no f------ around, no pouting." Costner also reflected on his work with fellow legendary actor Burt Lancaster in the 1989 film "Field of Dreams" as another example of his leadership on the set of his films. "This guy was a superstar. He was amazing, but was having trouble," he said about Lancaster. "He didn't want me to stay on the set — he asked if I would leave. He was embarrassed, and I said, 'I'm not going anywhere. You're doing this perfectly.' And he hung in there, and he got it right, because he's a professional." "You manage to win on your worst day," he continued. "And Burt that night, while he was humiliated, he found it in himself to get those lines right that now live forever in that movie." Fans of Costner can subscribe to Fox Nation to watch original content, including "Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner" and "Yellowstone 150." In addition, several of the storied actor's most famous films are also streaming on Fox Nation.
New York Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Yankees' George Costanza desk nap bobblehead pre-selling for five times more than tickets to game
This week the New York Yankees announced that the bobblehead giveaway for its Seinfeld Night promotion on Aug. 21 for its game against the Boston Red Sox will be one of George Costanza sleeping under his desk. The unique giveaway, which Seinfeld fans will surely agree is perhaps the greatest bobblehead ever created, is a reference to an episode from season eight of the show titled 'The Nap.' In the episode, George, then working for the Yankees as assistant to the traveling secretary, commissioned a carpenter working for Jerry to build a custom sleep nook under his desk at Yankee Stadium. He was then caught under there by then Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's grandson. The bobblehead will only be given to the first 18,000 fans who enter the stadium that night, but pre-sales of the item have already been purchased on eBay for up to $250 while tickets to the game are still available for as little as $53. 'I love a good nap. Sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning.' – George Costanza Join us at @yankeestadium on Thursday, August 21 for Seinfeld Night! 1st 18,000 guests will receive a George Costanza Bobblehead 🎟️👉 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 26, 2025 For last season's Seinfeld Night, the Yankees gave away a bobblehead of George in a batting pose from an episode where he taught real-life Yankees Bernie Williams and Derek Jeter how to hit. While this is only the second year the Yankees will hold a Seinfeld Night, the New York Mets and its minor league affiliates have had several bobblehead giveaways tied to the show. The Brooklyn Cyclones, a High-A affiliate of the Mets, have done bobbleheads of George in his Gore-Tex coat, and pulling a golf ball out of a whale's blowhole while pretending to be a marine biologist. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, a Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, also gave away one of George eating so many shrimp that it prompted a call from the ocean. The character has proven popular in trading card form, too. 2021 Panini National Treasures cards featuring pieces of a Yankees jersey worn by actor Jason Alexander have sold for $1,000 or more on at least five occasions and numerous unofficial Costanza cards have been produced. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Yankees announce "Seinfeld Night" with George Constanza bobblehead giveaway for August game against Red Sox
The New York Yankees are once again hosting a "Seinfeld"-themed night this summer, with a new George Constanza bobblehead giveaway planned for fans at the game. "Seinfeld Night" is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7:15 p.m., when the Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox. The team says the first 18,000 fans at the game will get a bobblehead that shows Jason Alexander's character sleeping under his desk. Costanza's quote about his beloved naps is etched on the desk. "I love a good nap," it reads. "Sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning." 'I love a good nap. Sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning.' - George Costanza Join us at @yankeestadium on Thursday, August 21 for Seinfeld Night! 1st 18,000 guests will receive a George Costanza Bobblehead 🎟️👉 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 26, 2025 Constanza works for the Yankees for several seasons on the long-running sitcom as assistant to the traveling secretary. In a season eight episode called "The Nap," Costanza has a carpenter remodel his desk so he can sleep underneath it without being seen. But when a fictional version of former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner stakes out his office, Costanza has his friend Jerry Seinfeld call in a bomb threat in hopes of getting his boss to leave. His scheme backfires, however, when the "bomber" demands that the Yankees host a "fitted hat day" giveaway and Constanza is put in charge of figuring out the hat sizes for thousands of fans. The Yankees also had a "Seinfeld Night" last July, with bobbleheads depicting the time Constanza gave batting tips to Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams. Click here to buy tickets to this year's "Seinfeld Night" game.
New York Post
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jim Dolan better have a Knicks Joe Torre all lined up
We have seen this before. We have even seen it go well before: That was Nov. 1, 1995, the day Buck Showalter's contract expired as manager of the Yankees. He'd done more heavy lifting than just about any skipper in team history, dragging the Yankees from 91 losses to Game 5 of the ALDS in four years. He was the toast of Yankees fans everywhere. Then George Steinbrenner decided to part ways with him. The resulting outrage made what happened Tuesday — when James Dolan ordered Tom Thibodeau to walk the gangplank — feel like a chorus of hymns. Steinbrenner was so shaken, he tried to hire Showalter back. Buck wouldn't budge. Instead, he had to settle for the man he'd already hired.
