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New York Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Savannah Bananas are a baseball fever dream, and they're on national TV this Saturday
There's always money in the banana stand, and there's always a good time in Banana Ball. The exhibition baseball circuit's premier humorists keep barnstorming Saturday at Nationals Park. Live from the nation's capital, it's … whatever this is! This game will also be available on ESPN+. Something called the 'Banana Ball World Tour' invites a round of questioning and clarification. This is our best effort to make sense of what we're about to see. Let's go wide to start off. Our peeled protagonists are independent and unaffiliated with MLB. They used to compete as members of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer baseball collective based in the South Atlantic. By 2023, the Bananas split (yup) from that league and shifted into full-time exhibition ball. Why be the life of someone else's dreary luncheon when you can throw your own lampshade-on-head banger? Advertisement The Bananas face off with a short rotation of partners. Those teams have suitably awesome names like the Texas Tailgaters and Party Animals. Saturday's game is against the Firefighters. What's a goon to a goblin? What's an extinguisher to a plantain? We don't have that answer yet, but stay tuned as our research progresses. Kind of. The game itself is unscripted and (somewhat) competitive. The Bananas and their opponents do indeed keep score. Still, proceedings go off the rails right quick, and we'll find precious few fans stressed about bullpen matchups or bad base-running. Of course there are. For starters, no bunting. That's an automatic out. No mound visits, because that's a waste of time. And no games exceeding the two-hour mark, unless a tiebreaker is needed. Fair enough. Now, for the true loopiness. Here's a five-pack of extra-unique Banana bylaws: Existential dread wilts in Bananaland. This is the team that turns strikeouts to potassium. Trust that this action is informed by a strange, unshakable love for baseball. None of the current players achieved MLB fame, but several have established themselves as comic performers, internet personalities and delightful novelties. Dakota Albritton is the best known of the Banana bunch, because he charts at 10-foot-9 on his trademark stilts. Seeing is believing, and oh, how we will now believe: The stilts are just the tip of the iceberg, if that iceberg were a colossal frozen banana. Here is a limited list of Banana Ball occurrences: Come for the Bananas, stay for Ham Porter, or Travis Hunter, or the world's undisputed wrestling champion: As we can tell, the Bananas traffic in a unique chaos. Anything is on the table with these folks. One constant, though, is inviting former star athletes back to their old home fields. Shane Victorino and Joe Blanton popped out in Philadelphia. Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer came through in Kansas City. Former Tennessee Titan Jevon Kearse did the 'weigh-in dance' in Nashville. Expect to see some notable retired Nats at Nationals Park. Advertisement We absolutely can. Baseball fandom will always hold space for random roster recitation. This correspondent will go with Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth and Tanner Roark. Give us your stray Nationals guesses in the comments, or hit us with other novelty baseball modifications worthy of Banana Ball. Streaming and ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo by Sean Rayford / Getty Images)
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: June 26, 2025
A un-Mars link on your birthday will encourage you to travel and have fun this year but don't get carried away and sign up for activities that could cost more cash than you've got in the bank. Always make sure you get value for money. It's time to knuckle down to some serious work and today's link between the sun and Mars will put you in the right frame of mind to give whatever it is you are working on your very best shot. Never offer less than 100 per cent. Get together with loved ones today and talk through anything that you feel has been coming between you. A happy home life is the essential foundation for all sorts of success, so make sure they know you have only good feelings for them. If you keep your options open today you can find an easy route to a goal that you started to move toward at the start of the week. Sometimes you try too hard to prove yourself and that can cause friction that is both unnecessary and restrictive. You may be in the mood to do extraordinary things but you could so easily waste time and energy on stuff that is of no real importance. What is your No. 1 goal? Focus on that and nothing else today, tomorrow and over the weekend. As mind planet Mercury moves into your sign today your confidence will soar and tasks you thought would be too much for you will seem surprisingly easy. Don't take on too much though because there are still physical limits you need to observe. Your tendency to think too much needs to be curbed as it could hold you back from doing stuff that you know won't be easy. Learn to control your fears and act as if there is nothing and no one that can hold you back from your destiny. Something you once took for granted is no longer a sure thing and you will be asking yourself some serious questions about it over the next 24 hours. Changes in your working routine will be needed, but don't ever change your dreams. You need to speak up and let people in positions of authority know who you are and what you can do. It's not enough just to do your best and expect the world to notice and reward you – you also need to do lots of personal marketing. The fact that someone in authority does not approve of what you are doing won't hold you back for even a second. You honestly believe that, if the powers that be are against you, then you must be doing the right thing. And you are! Be realistic about what you can achieve over the next few weeks but don't set your sights too low. You are at your best when there is a challenge in front of you that forces you to go the extra mile. Just don't make it a marathon! You may not really care what friends and colleagues think about something of a social or political nature but you would be wise to at least listen to what they have to say. If you don't, you could end up looking out of touch. The more others press you to follow a plan through to the end the more likely it is you will rebel and do things in a less structured way. It won't make you any new friends but it will make what you have to do a lot more interesting. Discover more about yourself at
UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♌ Leo Daily Horoscope for June 26, 2025
Light up the room, Leo – today's your cue to shine and shake off what's been weighing you down. Your confidence is bouncing back today, and it's not just in your head – others are noticing too. Whether you're taking the lead at work, flirting a little extra, or just walking with that signature Leo strut, your energy is magnetic. The stars are nudging you to own your space, set clear boundaries, and say yes to what lights you up. Career: You're ready to reclaim control over your workflow. Expect some fresh ideas or surprising clarity today that helps you push a project forward. A spontaneous conversation could unlock a major opportunity — so don't skip out on any calls or quick chats. Love: In relationships, you're craving authenticity and fun. If you're single, someone with a creative or quirky side might catch your eye. If you're coupled up, plan a spontaneous little date — laughter is the glue right now. Body: You might feel an urge to move more today — go with it. Even a short walk or some light stretching can recharge your system. Avoid burnout by listening to your body's early cues, not its final warning. Mental Health: Your mind needs a little playfulness. Take breaks. Daydream. Doodle. Create something just for fun — this will actually sharpen your focus in the long run.
UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♌ Leo Daily Horoscope for June 23, 2025
Light up the room, Leo – today's your cue to shine and shake off what's been weighing you down. Your confidence is bouncing back today, and it's not just in your head – others are noticing too. Whether you're taking the lead at work, flirting a little extra, or just walking with that signature Leo strut, your energy is magnetic. The stars are nudging you to own your space, set clear boundaries, and say yes to what lights you up. Career: You're ready to reclaim control over your workflow. Expect some fresh ideas or surprising clarity today that helps you push a project forward. A spontaneous conversation could unlock a major opportunity — so don't skip out on any calls or quick chats. Love: In relationships, you're craving authenticity and fun. If you're single, someone with a creative or quirky side might catch your eye. If you're coupled up, plan a spontaneous little date — laughter is the glue right now. Body: You might feel an urge to move more today — go with it. Even a short walk or some light stretching can recharge your system. Avoid burnout by listening to your body's early cues, not its final warning. Mental Health: Your mind needs a little playfulness. Take breaks. Daydream. Doodle. Create something just for fun — this will actually sharpen your focus in the long run.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fayre draws crowd and 'brings the fun back' to St John's
A REVIVED community fayre is said to have "brought the fun back" to St John's. Just minutes after the St John's Fayre got underway in the churchyard, plenty of people were already enjoying all that was on offer. Visitors were treated to live music, food, craft stalls, children's games and a Punch and Judy show. It's the first time the fayre has taken place since the 1990s, with the celebration meant to commemorate St John's Day. Councillor Richard Udall, who represents St John's on the city and county councils, said the event aimed to celebrate the "wonderful" area. READ MORE: People flock to scorching balloon festival - but wind stops evening launches READ MORE: 'Finally': Customers buzzing as chocolate shop moves to Worcestershire READ MORE: £2.99 pints on offer during cider festival "It's bringing all of St John's together and bring the fun back," he said. "It's a beautiful, wonderful area, full of amazing people but we don't celebrate it enough. This is an opportunity for us to do so. "We hope it will be the first of many and will get bigger and better." While the scheduled dog show element of the event was cancelled due to the heat, people still turned out to get involved. Vamos Theatre proved to be a popular comedic feature, with two actors dressed and masked up as nurses, 'bandaging' people together. There was also a lot of buzz around the stalls, selling a range of crafts, books and other gifts. Naomi Brown, 36 of Warndon Villages, was there representing her business Patch of Happiness. She recently left her job to work on the business, which involves creating items from fabric offcuts. She praised the event for bringing people together. "This is the second outdoor festival that I've done," Mrs Brown said. "It's nice to see so many people out and there's lovely stuff for kids and grown-ups. It's a really nice atmosphere." Fran Robins was also in attendance selling her own paintings, as well as a friend's crocheted items. Despite the occasional gust of wind causing problems for the stall, she said it was a "lovely" event. "It's windy, which has stressed me out a lot, but it's a lovely event and a nice atmosphere."
