2 months ago
Sourav Ganguly is widely regarded as one of the most influential captains in Indian cricket history. During his career, "Dada" was known for several memorable moments on and off the field, from making Steve Waugh wait at the toss and celebrating shirtless on the Lord's balcony to clashes with coaches Greg Chappell and John Buchanan, arguments with Shane Warne, and refusing to walk after Graeme Smith claimed a catch.
But former Australia captain Michael Clarke has shared another story that shows a lighter side of Ganguly.
In his book Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, author Boria Majumdar quotes Clarke recalling an incident involving Ganguly and Ricky Ponting during a toss in India, although Clarke admits he does not remember which match it was.
"One of Clarke's favourite anecdotes goes thus: Ganguly and Ricky Ponting were out at the toss during one of the matches in India — Clarke doesn't specifically remember which one — and Ponting had the coin in hand. Just as he flipped the coin, Ganguly, if Clarke is to be believed, said, 'Head-Tail'.
"'Trust me, mate, that's what Ricky told me,' Clarke says, cracking up. 'Ricky said he couldn't fathom what had happened with Dada having said Head-Tail. [And, apparently it was said at the speed of lightning.] It had taken Ricky a second or two to come to grips with the situation and by that time the coin had come down. Ganguly just picked it up and said to Ricky, "We'll bat" and walked off. India had won the toss and were batting. Ricky did not really know what to do or say and all he did was tell us in the dressing room exactly what happened at the toss," Clarke was quoted as saying in the book.
Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.
According to available records, Ganguly won five tosses against Ricky Ponting, and all of those came outside India; twice during the 2003 World Cup and three times in the 2003-04 VB Series. That means Clarke may have mixed up the venue while recalling the story, as Ponting would have been the one calling the toss if the match had been played in India.
Clarke, however, clearly states that he does not remember the exact match in which the incident happened.
#clarke #ponting
But former Australia captain Michael Clarke has shared another story that shows a lighter side of Ganguly.
In his book Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, author Boria Majumdar quotes Clarke recalling an incident involving Ganguly and Ricky Ponting during a toss in India, although Clarke admits he does not remember which match it was.
"One of Clarke's favourite anecdotes goes thus: Ganguly and Ricky Ponting were out at the toss during one of the matches in India — Clarke doesn't specifically remember which one — and Ponting had the coin in hand. Just as he flipped the coin, Ganguly, if Clarke is to be believed, said, 'Head-Tail'.
"'Trust me, mate, that's what Ricky told me,' Clarke says, cracking up. 'Ricky said he couldn't fathom what had happened with Dada having said Head-Tail. [And, apparently it was said at the speed of lightning.] It had taken Ricky a second or two to come to grips with the situation and by that time the coin had come down. Ganguly just picked it up and said to Ricky, "We'll bat" and walked off. India had won the toss and were batting. Ricky did not really know what to do or say and all he did was tell us in the dressing room exactly what happened at the toss," Clarke was quoted as saying in the book.
Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.
According to available records, Ganguly won five tosses against Ricky Ponting, and all of those came outside India; twice during the 2003 World Cup and three times in the 2003-04 VB Series. That means Clarke may have mixed up the venue while recalling the story, as Ponting would have been the one calling the toss if the match had been played in India.
Clarke, however, clearly states that he does not remember the exact match in which the incident happened.
#clarke #ponting
2 months ago
25-year-old Guardians LHP Parker Messick made his MLB debut last August, and so far the results have been pretty spectacular. Even if they're helped a little by a lucky batting average on **** in play (he's at .264 for the season, the MLB average is .289). That's not a crazy outlier though, I don't think. Messick relies heavily on a 94-ish fastball and slightly slower sinker; that combo has been dynamite for him this season. He'll frequently mix in a change, less frequently some breaking stuff.
75 years ago, Bill Veeck pulled one of his signature wacky baseball stunts. He signed 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to the Browns' roster and had him pinch-hit in a game. Gaedel drew a walk — obviously his strike zone was small — and Veeck replaced him with a pinch-runner. The pinch-runner didn't score
Now, Veeck owned the St. Louis Browns at that time, not the team in Cleveland. (So this is kinda the wrong week for this post. I thought this happened in Cleveland, until I started writing it.)
But Veeck had owned the Indians for four years, selling them in 1950 when he needed money for a divorce settlement. And had done some notable things with the team, like signing the first Negro League player to join the American League, Larry Doby. (When manager Lou Boudreau introduced Doby to the team, three players refused to shake his hand — and Veeck got rid of all three.) In 1949, Veeck signed Satchel Paige, the oldest rookie to ever play in MLB at the age of 41; he'd pitch 155.2 innings over two seasons for the team (and then became a two-time All-Star with the Browns).
Veeck claimed the idea of using a small person as a pinch-hitter was his own notion… however, there'd been a 1941 story in The Saturday Evening Post called "You Could Look it Up" by James Thurber, author of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." You can read the Thurber story here, if you like. It has paintings by Norman Rockwell which are very detailed and striking, as usual:
#pinch #cleveland
75 years ago, Bill Veeck pulled one of his signature wacky baseball stunts. He signed 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to the Browns' roster and had him pinch-hit in a game. Gaedel drew a walk — obviously his strike zone was small — and Veeck replaced him with a pinch-runner. The pinch-runner didn't score
Now, Veeck owned the St. Louis Browns at that time, not the team in Cleveland. (So this is kinda the wrong week for this post. I thought this happened in Cleveland, until I started writing it.)
But Veeck had owned the Indians for four years, selling them in 1950 when he needed money for a divorce settlement. And had done some notable things with the team, like signing the first Negro League player to join the American League, Larry Doby. (When manager Lou Boudreau introduced Doby to the team, three players refused to shake his hand — and Veeck got rid of all three.) In 1949, Veeck signed Satchel Paige, the oldest rookie to ever play in MLB at the age of 41; he'd pitch 155.2 innings over two seasons for the team (and then became a two-time All-Star with the Browns).
Veeck claimed the idea of using a small person as a pinch-hitter was his own notion… however, there'd been a 1941 story in The Saturday Evening Post called "You Could Look it Up" by James Thurber, author of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." You can read the Thurber story here, if you like. It has paintings by Norman Rockwell which are very detailed and striking, as usual:
#pinch #cleveland
2 months ago
Sep. 6—While many people across the state were paying attention to a certain college football game in Seattle, fans of the Spokane Indians had one last chance to see their "boys of summer" play at Avista Stadium on Sunday.
And though the chance at a postseason appearance evaporated a while ago, that didn't damper anyone's enthusiasm on "fan appreciation day" at the ballpark — not the 4,974 in the stands nor the players on the field.
Robert Calaz clubbed two long home runs to continue his torrid late-season hitting prowess and the Indians handled the Everett AquaSox 10-4 in the finale of the 2026 Northwest League regular season.
"(Starting pitcher Yuma) Herrera did a great job on the mound," manager Tom Sutaris said. "We came out swinging the bats. It was a really, really good start. We got good pitching, and it was a fun one."
Calaz, a 20-year-old prospect from Dominican Republic, hit just .208 over the first four months of the season. But in 24 games since Aug. 1, he's hit .333/.414/.663 with eight of his 12 homers this season.
#season #indians #chance #really
And though the chance at a postseason appearance evaporated a while ago, that didn't damper anyone's enthusiasm on "fan appreciation day" at the ballpark — not the 4,974 in the stands nor the players on the field.
Robert Calaz clubbed two long home runs to continue his torrid late-season hitting prowess and the Indians handled the Everett AquaSox 10-4 in the finale of the 2026 Northwest League regular season.
"(Starting pitcher Yuma) Herrera did a great job on the mound," manager Tom Sutaris said. "We came out swinging the bats. It was a really, really good start. We got good pitching, and it was a fun one."
Calaz, a 20-year-old prospect from Dominican Republic, hit just .208 over the first four months of the season. But in 24 games since Aug. 1, he's hit .333/.414/.663 with eight of his 12 homers this season.
#season #indians #chance #really
2 months ago
Venice has only had two road games this year.
The Indians now have two overtime wins as well.
Venice downed longtime foe Lakeland 32-25 on Friday, Sept. 4, needing two extra periods of overtime to notch the win. The Indians won their other road game at Rabun Gap (Ga.) in overtime on Aug. 21.
The Indians jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and looked primed to run away from the Dreadnaughts. Venice had no issues moving the ball in their first two possessions, scoring on a 4-yard carry from Dorien Jones, then cashing in on a Lakeland interception with an 8-yard touchdown run from Mike Blakely.
A lightning delay came right as the horn marked the end of the first quarter, and it could not have been timed better for Lakeland. With the Indians rolling and up two scores, the Dreadnaughts got a mini halftime to talk things over after the opening frame.
#lakeland
The Indians now have two overtime wins as well.
Venice downed longtime foe Lakeland 32-25 on Friday, Sept. 4, needing two extra periods of overtime to notch the win. The Indians won their other road game at Rabun Gap (Ga.) in overtime on Aug. 21.
The Indians jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and looked primed to run away from the Dreadnaughts. Venice had no issues moving the ball in their first two possessions, scoring on a 4-yard carry from Dorien Jones, then cashing in on a Lakeland interception with an 8-yard touchdown run from Mike Blakely.
A lightning delay came right as the horn marked the end of the first quarter, and it could not have been timed better for Lakeland. With the Indians rolling and up two scores, the Dreadnaughts got a mini halftime to talk things over after the opening frame.
#lakeland
2 months ago
Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and several business partners are facing a civil fraud lawsuit over a $2.5 million loan that was supposed to help a joint venture acquire an interest in a planned Texas solar development.
Kituwah Energy Project #2 LLC, an affiliate of Kituwah LLC, the economic development arm of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, filed the lawsuit Aug. 31 in Delaware's Court of Chancery. It accuses Smith, longtime business partner David Mosley and others of inducing the company to participate in a renewable energy venture known as Project Exodus.
The proposed project was presented as a major solar development expected to begin operating by the end of 2024 and generate nearly $13.8 million in first-year net income. Kituwah says it ultimately provided a $2.5 million loan to the parties' newly created joint venture after being told the money would help acquire rights and ownership interests connected to the project.
The lawsuit alleges the money instead went to another business that had previously financed ventures involving Smith and Mosley's company. The loan matured Feb. 1, 2024, and Kituwah says none of the principal has been repaid. The allegations have not been proven in court, and NBC 5 DFW reported that the defendants had not responded to its requests for comment.
Smith and Mosley co-founded Dallas-based 4 13 Solutions Inc., a real estate and renewable energy company. According to the complaint, they approached Kituwah in early 2023 about participating in Project Exodus, a proposed solar development in Caldwell County, Texas.
#business
Kituwah Energy Project #2 LLC, an affiliate of Kituwah LLC, the economic development arm of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, filed the lawsuit Aug. 31 in Delaware's Court of Chancery. It accuses Smith, longtime business partner David Mosley and others of inducing the company to participate in a renewable energy venture known as Project Exodus.
The proposed project was presented as a major solar development expected to begin operating by the end of 2024 and generate nearly $13.8 million in first-year net income. Kituwah says it ultimately provided a $2.5 million loan to the parties' newly created joint venture after being told the money would help acquire rights and ownership interests connected to the project.
The lawsuit alleges the money instead went to another business that had previously financed ventures involving Smith and Mosley's company. The loan matured Feb. 1, 2024, and Kituwah says none of the principal has been repaid. The allegations have not been proven in court, and NBC 5 DFW reported that the defendants had not responded to its requests for comment.
Smith and Mosley co-founded Dallas-based 4 13 Solutions Inc., a real estate and renewable energy company. According to the complaint, they approached Kituwah in early 2023 about participating in Project Exodus, a proposed solar development in Caldwell County, Texas.
#business
2 months ago
COL 6 – IND 3
Box Score
The Columbus Clippers took on the Indianapolis Indians Friday night. Justin Campbell had the start for Columbus, throwing 3.0 innings of scoreless baseball. Campbell allowed three hits and struck out five. Rorik Maltrud improved to 6-1 on the season, throwing 5.1 innings. Maltrud allowed three runs on three hits and two walks. He struck out two batters. Franco Aleman closed the game, finishing the last two outs of the ninth inning. Aleman allowed a hit and struck out one.
Columbus scored six runs on eight hits. In the first inning, they put up five runs. Cooper Ingle drew a lead off walk. Daniel Schneemann reached on a single and Kahlil Watson drew a walk to load the bases. Kyle Manzardo doubled on a liner to left, scoring Ingle and Schneemann. With runners on second and third, who else but Ralphy Velazquez. Ralphy launched a three run home run 402 feet to right center.
In the top of the eighth, Alfonsin Rosario drew a walk and scored on Cooper Ingle's one-out single to right for the final out.
#three
Box Score
The Columbus Clippers took on the Indianapolis Indians Friday night. Justin Campbell had the start for Columbus, throwing 3.0 innings of scoreless baseball. Campbell allowed three hits and struck out five. Rorik Maltrud improved to 6-1 on the season, throwing 5.1 innings. Maltrud allowed three runs on three hits and two walks. He struck out two batters. Franco Aleman closed the game, finishing the last two outs of the ninth inning. Aleman allowed a hit and struck out one.
Columbus scored six runs on eight hits. In the first inning, they put up five runs. Cooper Ingle drew a lead off walk. Daniel Schneemann reached on a single and Kahlil Watson drew a walk to load the bases. Kyle Manzardo doubled on a liner to left, scoring Ingle and Schneemann. With runners on second and third, who else but Ralphy Velazquez. Ralphy launched a three run home run 402 feet to right center.
In the top of the eighth, Alfonsin Rosario drew a walk and scored on Cooper Ingle's one-out single to right for the final out.
#three
2 months ago
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Indians sold 50 tons of old gold jewelry for cash last quarter. That's a 43% jump from the same period last year for a population that loves ****** ding gold. What changed? Prices.
Indian families are rushing to lock in their gains by selling old jewelry for cash. But here's the twist: Indian gold buyers also spent about $20.75 billion, up nearly 50% from last year.
The logic is straightforward: A gold chain bought years ago at, say, $314-419 per 10 grams is suddenly "worth" 4-5x that at the price peak. Suddenly, the gold that felt like a permanent family ****** et starts looking more like an investment position with a visible, bankable profit.
Usually when this happens, people trade old jewelry for new, but this time they opted for cash.
#jewelry
Indians sold 50 tons of old gold jewelry for cash last quarter. That's a 43% jump from the same period last year for a population that loves ****** ding gold. What changed? Prices.
Indian families are rushing to lock in their gains by selling old jewelry for cash. But here's the twist: Indian gold buyers also spent about $20.75 billion, up nearly 50% from last year.
The logic is straightforward: A gold chain bought years ago at, say, $314-419 per 10 grams is suddenly "worth" 4-5x that at the price peak. Suddenly, the gold that felt like a permanent family ****** et starts looking more like an investment position with a visible, bankable profit.
Usually when this happens, people trade old jewelry for new, but this time they opted for cash.
#jewelry
2 months ago
MCDERMOTT — Holding a sizeable lead in terms of possession and shot opportunities is certainly a big deal in the sport of soccer. After all, executing in those areas only increases one's chances for multiple conversions on the scoreboard.
But at the end of the day, the only score that matters is the final score that's displayed on the home and away side.
Not a stranger to competitive contests when they've met up themselves, the Northwest Mohawks' and Valley Indians' boys soccer programs again battled in a competitive match Wednesday evening.
For much of the game, Valley held serve in terms of shots and time of possession, claiming a 28-2 shot advantage in the 80-minute affair with 17 shots on goal.
But a gritty Northwest defensive effort, led by 16 saves from junior goalkeeper Chase Kingrey and an early second minute goal from standout forward Luke Lewis, allowed the Mohawks to defend home and post a 1-1 tie Wednesday evening at Roy Rogers Field in McDermott.
#mcdermott #mohawks #possession #Soccer
But at the end of the day, the only score that matters is the final score that's displayed on the home and away side.
Not a stranger to competitive contests when they've met up themselves, the Northwest Mohawks' and Valley Indians' boys soccer programs again battled in a competitive match Wednesday evening.
For much of the game, Valley held serve in terms of shots and time of possession, claiming a 28-2 shot advantage in the 80-minute affair with 17 shots on goal.
But a gritty Northwest defensive effort, led by 16 saves from junior goalkeeper Chase Kingrey and an early second minute goal from standout forward Luke Lewis, allowed the Mohawks to defend home and post a 1-1 tie Wednesday evening at Roy Rogers Field in McDermott.
#mcdermott #mohawks #possession #Soccer
2 months ago
Clippers 3, Indians 4
It's been a tough season for Yorman Gomez, and that continued today. He allowed four earned runs on six hits including three home runs. His ERA on the season is up to 7.19. Steven Perez, Connor Brogdon, and Carlos Hernandez combined for 4.2 scoreless innings of relief.
It wasn't a great day for the offense but Daniel Schneemann went 2-4 with a HR. Kyle Manzardo went 1-3 with a walk and an RBI double, and Kody Huff went 1-4 with an RBI double.
RubberDucks 7, Patriots 5
Jake Fox and Bennett Thompson were the story of this game. Jake Fox went 3-3 with three RBIs and a triple. He is now hitting .311 with an .878 OPS on the season. Bennett Thompson went 3-4 with an RBI double.
#went #thompson #clippers
It's been a tough season for Yorman Gomez, and that continued today. He allowed four earned runs on six hits including three home runs. His ERA on the season is up to 7.19. Steven Perez, Connor Brogdon, and Carlos Hernandez combined for 4.2 scoreless innings of relief.
It wasn't a great day for the offense but Daniel Schneemann went 2-4 with a HR. Kyle Manzardo went 1-3 with a walk and an RBI double, and Kody Huff went 1-4 with an RBI double.
RubberDucks 7, Patriots 5
Jake Fox and Bennett Thompson were the story of this game. Jake Fox went 3-3 with three RBIs and a triple. He is now hitting .311 with an .878 OPS on the season. Bennett Thompson went 3-4 with an RBI double.
#went #thompson #clippers
2 months ago
Rohit Sharma snubbed: Rajat Patidar picks all-time IPL XI, but five-time ******* le-winning ex-MI captain fails to make the cut originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar named his all-time IPL XI, notably leaving out five-time champion Rohit Sharma.
The team featured Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and Suryakumar Yadav, but no place for the former Mumbai Indians skipper.
Patidar recently led RCB to back-to-back IPL ******* les, joining MS Dhoni and Rohit on that exclusive list.
Rajat Patidar has stirred up plenty of debate with his pick of an all-time IPL XI, as he left out Rohit Sharma, who is one of the league's most decorated captains with five championships and a record to match.
#rohit #sharma
RCB captain Rajat Patidar named his all-time IPL XI, notably leaving out five-time champion Rohit Sharma.
The team featured Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and Suryakumar Yadav, but no place for the former Mumbai Indians skipper.
Patidar recently led RCB to back-to-back IPL ******* les, joining MS Dhoni and Rohit on that exclusive list.
Rajat Patidar has stirred up plenty of debate with his pick of an all-time IPL XI, as he left out Rohit Sharma, who is one of the league's most decorated captains with five championships and a record to match.
#rohit #sharma
2 months ago
Aug. 24—It's crunch time for the Spokane Indians.
Just 12 games remain in the regular season, and if they are going to play meaningful games the last week of the season — at least relative to the standings — they are going to have to make some headway this week.
To do so, they are going to have to get some better pitching. The Indians (25-28) dropped four of six to last-place Hillsboro last week, giving up 54 runs and a whopping 73 hits with 31 walks in 54 innings in the process.
Losing the series to Hillsboro didn't eliminate the Indians from postseason contention — but it won't be an easy challenge.
Entering play Tuesday, they sit five games behind first-place Eugene (30-23), but if the first-half champion Emeralds win the second half, the Indians can qualify for the playoff series by finishing second.
#indians #going #series
Just 12 games remain in the regular season, and if they are going to play meaningful games the last week of the season — at least relative to the standings — they are going to have to make some headway this week.
To do so, they are going to have to get some better pitching. The Indians (25-28) dropped four of six to last-place Hillsboro last week, giving up 54 runs and a whopping 73 hits with 31 walks in 54 innings in the process.
Losing the series to Hillsboro didn't eliminate the Indians from postseason contention — but it won't be an easy challenge.
Entering play Tuesday, they sit five games behind first-place Eugene (30-23), but if the first-half champion Emeralds win the second half, the Indians can qualify for the playoff series by finishing second.
#indians #going #series
2 months ago
RABUN GAP, Ga. — In a battle of two nationally ranked teams, Venice defeated Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, 42-40 in overtime on the final play of the game to begin the 2026 season 1-0.
While the defenses were quiet in the second half, Venice's unit made the winning play, resulting in a field storming of Indians players and coaches after the near 10-hour trip to the Northeast Georgia Mountains.
Needing a 2-point conversion to stay alive, Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary rolled to his right and fired a pass to the end zone for receiver Alanson Simmons, a tandem that connected for a touchdown earlier in the fourth quarter. Clary's pass fell incomplete as Venice's Micah Hayes arose from the trio of Indian defenders to knock the ball away.
Perhaps the most crucial decision of the night came from Venice head football coach John Peacock. After taking a 40-34 lead on the first play of overtime behind Dorien Jones' fifth touchdown of the night, Peacock elected to go for two, rather than kick the point after.
Matching the theme of the evening, Jones powered into the end zone once again, converting the 2-point try and giving Venice a 42-34 lead and the victory.
#pass
While the defenses were quiet in the second half, Venice's unit made the winning play, resulting in a field storming of Indians players and coaches after the near 10-hour trip to the Northeast Georgia Mountains.
Needing a 2-point conversion to stay alive, Rabun Gap quarterback Grayson Clary rolled to his right and fired a pass to the end zone for receiver Alanson Simmons, a tandem that connected for a touchdown earlier in the fourth quarter. Clary's pass fell incomplete as Venice's Micah Hayes arose from the trio of Indian defenders to knock the ball away.
Perhaps the most crucial decision of the night came from Venice head football coach John Peacock. After taking a 40-34 lead on the first play of overtime behind Dorien Jones' fifth touchdown of the night, Peacock elected to go for two, rather than kick the point after.
Matching the theme of the evening, Jones powered into the end zone once again, converting the 2-point try and giving Venice a 42-34 lead and the victory.
#pass
2 months ago
It's easy to see why Casey Barner Jr. is among the best safeties in the country. With his physicality and burst, he wins battles on both sides of the ball. In McEachern High School's (Powder Springs, GA) opening game on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the junior showed why he's one of the most electric players in the nation, regardless of class.
He powered the Indians' 40-10 win over Kell (Marietta, GA) and was named MVP of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic after recording a 58-yard touchdown run and an interception.
Barner's TD run was his first carry of the season, a dash in which he broke through a couple defenders and outpaced the rest to break open the score 13-3 as the first quarter neared its end.
His interception in the third quarter was a beauty, using his closing speed to track down the ball and rip it away from a receiver who didn't look like he expected Barner to be there yet.
He returned the interception to midfield, putting the Indians in position to extend their lead to 27-3.
#barner #ball #quarter #casey
He powered the Indians' 40-10 win over Kell (Marietta, GA) and was named MVP of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic after recording a 58-yard touchdown run and an interception.
Barner's TD run was his first carry of the season, a dash in which he broke through a couple defenders and outpaced the rest to break open the score 13-3 as the first quarter neared its end.
His interception in the third quarter was a beauty, using his closing speed to track down the ball and rip it away from a receiver who didn't look like he expected Barner to be there yet.
He returned the interception to midfield, putting the Indians in position to extend their lead to 27-3.
#barner #ball #quarter #casey
2 months ago
The Guardians will look for their franchise's 10,001st win tonight against the Giants at Progressive Field.
Tugboat Wilkinson is getting the call to debut for the Giants this week. It feels pretty intentional to give him a chance to pitch against this former organization who particularly struggle against crafty lefties.
Zack Meisel had a reflection on the 10,000th win and the current state of the team for the Athletic.
Tommy John passed away. He was traded from the Indians to the White Sox in 1965 as part of a three-team deal to bring Rocky Colavito back to Cleveland and revive attendance and keep the team from moving to Seattle. Thank you, Tommy John.
Ryan Cesarini is getting some national attention for his recent breakout in Akron.
#john #wilkinson
Tugboat Wilkinson is getting the call to debut for the Giants this week. It feels pretty intentional to give him a chance to pitch against this former organization who particularly struggle against crafty lefties.
Zack Meisel had a reflection on the 10,000th win and the current state of the team for the Athletic.
Tommy John passed away. He was traded from the Indians to the White Sox in 1965 as part of a three-team deal to bring Rocky Colavito back to Cleveland and revive attendance and keep the team from moving to Seattle. Thank you, Tommy John.
Ryan Cesarini is getting some national attention for his recent breakout in Akron.
#john #wilkinson
2 months ago
The Hardik Pandya trade: Which team will sign the India all-rounder from MI for IPL 2027? originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KKR emerges as the frontrunner to sign Hardik Pandya for IPL 2027.
CSK offers Dube, Brevis and cash instead of Ayush Mhatre.
Suryakumar Yadav's MI future also uncertain amid captaincy talks.
After Rishabh Pant switched from Lucknow Super Giants to Delhi Capitals, cricket's next big trade conversation is centred on Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, with speculation pointing toward two former IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, both reportedly in the running for the star all-rounder.
#trade
KKR emerges as the frontrunner to sign Hardik Pandya for IPL 2027.
CSK offers Dube, Brevis and cash instead of Ayush Mhatre.
Suryakumar Yadav's MI future also uncertain amid captaincy talks.
After Rishabh Pant switched from Lucknow Super Giants to Delhi Capitals, cricket's next big trade conversation is centred on Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, with speculation pointing toward two former IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, both reportedly in the running for the star all-rounder.
#trade
2 months ago
On Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, if you're lucky or in the know, you can see a dazzling procession of Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, marching through the streets, resplendent in suits that are covered in beads, feathers, and rhinestones.
"The makers of the suits work on them all year long for the display on Mardi Gras day," correspondent Bill Whitaker told 60 Minutes Overtime. "And they are elaborate, and meticulous, and colorful, and beautiful."
The suits worn by big chiefs, the leaders of the so-called tribes, are often the most detailed and impressive, and that's by design. But the big chiefs aren't the only revelers who get dressed up.
On Mardi Gras morning, Whitaker and the 60 Minutes team met Elenora Brown, better known as Big Queen Rukiya, who masks with the Golden Eagles tribe. Queen Rukiya revealed her stunning sea green suit, covered in feathers, intricate bead work, a banner emblazoned with the words "America," and rhinestone alligators hiding in the sleeves.
"I tell the people the story of the alligator, and how we lived, and how he took care of us, and fed us… clothes, shoes. And he is a sacred symbol of Louisiana," the big queen told Whitaker.
#gras #suits #minutes #feathers
"The makers of the suits work on them all year long for the display on Mardi Gras day," correspondent Bill Whitaker told 60 Minutes Overtime. "And they are elaborate, and meticulous, and colorful, and beautiful."
The suits worn by big chiefs, the leaders of the so-called tribes, are often the most detailed and impressive, and that's by design. But the big chiefs aren't the only revelers who get dressed up.
On Mardi Gras morning, Whitaker and the 60 Minutes team met Elenora Brown, better known as Big Queen Rukiya, who masks with the Golden Eagles tribe. Queen Rukiya revealed her stunning sea green suit, covered in feathers, intricate bead work, a banner emblazoned with the words "America," and rhinestone alligators hiding in the sleeves.
"I tell the people the story of the alligator, and how we lived, and how he took care of us, and fed us… clothes, shoes. And he is a sacred symbol of Louisiana," the big queen told Whitaker.
#gras #suits #minutes #feathers
2 months ago
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tommy John, the namesake of the surgery which revolutionized baseball, died aged 83 on Saturday.
John, a 26-year MLB veteran, pitched in parts of six seasons with the Dodgers from 1972-78, pitching three seasons on either side of his game-changing surgery.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers would like to express our sadness over the passing of Tommy John, who died Saturday at the age of 83," the Dodgers wrote via X. "Thanks in no small part to the pioneering surgery that bears his name, Tommy's extraordinary career encompassed 26 seasons and 288 career victories. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
John suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in 1974, and underwent UCL reconstruction surgery to repair it that year. Dr. Frank Jobe performed the surgery, now named after John, as the procedure solved what had previously been a career-ending injury.
After his surgery, John returned to MLB and pitched 14 more seasons, ending his career with the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, the left-hander pitched for the Yankees, Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics.
#Dodgers #saturday
John, a 26-year MLB veteran, pitched in parts of six seasons with the Dodgers from 1972-78, pitching three seasons on either side of his game-changing surgery.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers would like to express our sadness over the passing of Tommy John, who died Saturday at the age of 83," the Dodgers wrote via X. "Thanks in no small part to the pioneering surgery that bears his name, Tommy's extraordinary career encompassed 26 seasons and 288 career victories. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
John suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in 1974, and underwent UCL reconstruction surgery to repair it that year. Dr. Frank Jobe performed the surgery, now named after John, as the procedure solved what had previously been a career-ending injury.
After his surgery, John returned to MLB and pitched 14 more seasons, ending his career with the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, the left-hander pitched for the Yankees, Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics.
#Dodgers #saturday
2 months ago
Why is MSG Sports splitting the Knicks and the Rangers? MSGS has long been pegged as having a "Dolan discount" for the stock trading at a steep discount to its enterprise value. MSGS' current EV is $9.6 billion, a 29% discount to the $13.5 billion combined total from Sportico's most recent valuations of the Knicks at $9.85 billion and the Rangers at $3.65 billion. The reality is that sports teams have historically traded at a discount to what they might fetch in a private transaction. The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians—now Guardians—both traded at steep discounts before they went private.
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#billion #knicks #rangers #steep
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The reality is that sports teams have historically …
#billion #knicks #rangers #steep
3 months ago
Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat ****** ans is impossible ahead of IPL 2027 season originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Hardik Pandya's captaincy demand blocks Gujarat ****** ans return talks.
MI are evaluating Pandya's role after a ninth-place finish and ten losses.
Fan relationship remains strained since his 2022 switch to MI.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya reportedly opened discussions with Gujarat ****** ans about a potential comeback to the franchise, but those talks fell apart after he insisted on being reinstated as captain.
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Hardik Pandya's captaincy demand blocks Gujarat ****** ans return talks.
MI are evaluating Pandya's role after a ninth-place finish and ten losses.
Fan relationship remains strained since his 2022 switch to MI.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya reportedly opened discussions with Gujarat ****** ans about a potential comeback to the franchise, but those talks fell apart after he insisted on being reinstated as captain.
#talks #preferred #source
3 months ago
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — A slew of injuries derailed Hononegah's football season last year before it even had a chance to get going. The Indians still made the playoffs. A healthy roster this year could find the Indians challenging for the NIC-10 championship.
Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman would just as soon forget about last season and all the injuries this team endured.
"It's something that we're going to put in the rearview mirror, and so far, so good, we're healthy this season."
One player they missed last year because of a shoulder injury was running back and linebacker Brody Sendele. He was able to wrestle last winter after football season. He won a state championship. Now he's back on the football field.
"I really missed football. I enjoy football a lot, hanging out with my buddies. Wrestling is really a one-person sport, all about yourself. I love football."
"He gets after it, said Zimmerman. "Anytime we can get wrestlers in the football program, I love it."
The Indians have also welcomed aboard a pair of transfers from Boylan, huge lineman Caleb Collins and quarterback Dominic Cacciatore.
Zimmerman says Cacciatore has had a smooth transition. "He's done a really nice job of adapting to our offense, what we like to run. He's got a good rapport with his teammates."
Hononegah offensive lineman Richard Gambini has been impressed with Cacciatore's dedication to grasping Hononegah's offense. "His dad (John) was obviously the Boylan head coach. He (John) had him (Dominic) have all the flashcards out for our plays studying them all, and he knew them all before we even got to training camp. I think he looks great."
Cacciatore should have one of the most reliable and productive receivers in the NIC-10 to throw to in 6-4 Caleb Parker-Lones. He showed flashes of what he can do last season.
"Last season Caleb did a great job of getting his first downs," said Zimmerman. "Any time we need a first down, it seemed like the ball went to him."
Ryan Fritsch was one of the top sprinters in the conference in track last spring. He'll play the slot receiver. Giovanni Zepeda and tight end Logan Wilson are also proven pass catchers.
Sendele will play some running back along with Emerson Tuula.
Up front the Indians return starting center Tim Caver, starting right tackle Richard Gambini and starting right guard Wyatt Kinney.
Some of the defensive stalwarts will be Logan Wilson off the edge at end, Tristen Ginn at tackle, and Chase Timmerman at defensive end. Sendele and Tuula at linebacker, and Fritsch and Jacob Duval in the defensive secondary.
"I think the defense is pretty strong right now from what I've seen in practice," said Sendele. "I think we're going to be a pretty good defense."
Keep up with Hononegah and all high school football in the 815 this season with 'Overtime' Friday nights on FOX 39 in Rockford and also available on all of our digital media.
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Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman would just as soon forget about last season and all the injuries this team endured.
"It's something that we're going to put in the rearview mirror, and so far, so good, we're healthy this season."
One player they missed last year because of a shoulder injury was running back and linebacker Brody Sendele. He was able to wrestle last winter after football season. He won a state championship. Now he's back on the football field.
"I really missed football. I enjoy football a lot, hanging out with my buddies. Wrestling is really a one-person sport, all about yourself. I love football."
"He gets after it, said Zimmerman. "Anytime we can get wrestlers in the football program, I love it."
The Indians have also welcomed aboard a pair of transfers from Boylan, huge lineman Caleb Collins and quarterback Dominic Cacciatore.
Zimmerman says Cacciatore has had a smooth transition. "He's done a really nice job of adapting to our offense, what we like to run. He's got a good rapport with his teammates."
Hononegah offensive lineman Richard Gambini has been impressed with Cacciatore's dedication to grasping Hononegah's offense. "His dad (John) was obviously the Boylan head coach. He (John) had him (Dominic) have all the flashcards out for our plays studying them all, and he knew them all before we even got to training camp. I think he looks great."
Cacciatore should have one of the most reliable and productive receivers in the NIC-10 to throw to in 6-4 Caleb Parker-Lones. He showed flashes of what he can do last season.
"Last season Caleb did a great job of getting his first downs," said Zimmerman. "Any time we need a first down, it seemed like the ball went to him."
Ryan Fritsch was one of the top sprinters in the conference in track last spring. He'll play the slot receiver. Giovanni Zepeda and tight end Logan Wilson are also proven pass catchers.
Sendele will play some running back along with Emerson Tuula.
Up front the Indians return starting center Tim Caver, starting right tackle Richard Gambini and starting right guard Wyatt Kinney.
Some of the defensive stalwarts will be Logan Wilson off the edge at end, Tristen Ginn at tackle, and Chase Timmerman at defensive end. Sendele and Tuula at linebacker, and Fritsch and Jacob Duval in the defensive secondary.
"I think the defense is pretty strong right now from what I've seen in practice," said Sendele. "I think we're going to be a pretty good defense."
Keep up with Hononegah and all high school football in the 815 this season with 'Overtime' Friday nights on FOX 39 in Rockford and also available on all of our digital media.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights re
3 months ago
Aug. 10—Eugene starting pitcher Hunter Dryden had a lot of folks out to the game last week at Avista Stadium for his Spokane homecoming. They cheered so loudly when he struck out one of the hometown Indians batters that it drew looks from others in the crowd.
"I didn't get an official tally," the Deer Park High School and Whitworth University alum said. "But I think it ended up being just over 60 people, which is incredible that everybody came in and did that. That was , like , insane for them to all do that, and I'm very appreciative."
After the game, in which Dryden tossed six innings of one-run ball in an eventual 13-1 win for the Emeralds, all his visitors came down onto the field to share the moment with the 24-year-old right-hander.
"I got to give them all hugs and talked to them for a while," he said. "My little cousins wanted autographs. And then there's a few people who had left before the game ended, so I got some texts from them and talked to them and, you know, thanked them for coming."
Dryden is in the midst of his second season of professional baseball in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Giants drafted him in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB draft after his four-year career at Whitworth.
#year
"I didn't get an official tally," the Deer Park High School and Whitworth University alum said. "But I think it ended up being just over 60 people, which is incredible that everybody came in and did that. That was , like , insane for them to all do that, and I'm very appreciative."
After the game, in which Dryden tossed six innings of one-run ball in an eventual 13-1 win for the Emeralds, all his visitors came down onto the field to share the moment with the 24-year-old right-hander.
"I got to give them all hugs and talked to them for a while," he said. "My little cousins wanted autographs. And then there's a few people who had left before the game ended, so I got some texts from them and talked to them and, you know, thanked them for coming."
Dryden is in the midst of his second season of professional baseball in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Giants drafted him in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB draft after his four-year career at Whitworth.
#year
3 months ago
For much of his IPL career, Ajinkya Rahane was defined by one role: the anchor.
Across 19 seasons, from the inaugural IPL in 2008 through to the 2026 edition, Rahane represented six different franchises and played 212 matches. He currently sits eighth on the tournament's all-time run-scoring list, with 5,367 runs at an average of 30.15 and a strike rate of 125.60.
Yet despite such longevity, Rahane had to wait 16 years to get his hands on an IPL ******* le.
The turning point came in 2023, when Chennai Super Kings brought him into their squad for his base price of Rs 50 lakh. At 35, Rahane reinvented his approach and produced a version of his batting that had rarely been seen in the tournament.
He scored 326 runs for the MS Dhoni-led side, but it was his strike rate that truly stood out. Rahane struck at 172.48 that season, a dramatic jump from his 103.90 strike rate the previous year. Before 2023, he had never managed a strike rate of 140 or more in an IPL season.
Looking back at the first phase of his IPL career during The Indian Express' Idea Exchange, Rahane explained how his role had shaped his approach.
"Before 2023, I think from 2019, when I left Rajasthan Royals then moved to Delhi Capitals and then KKR for a year, I think I hardly played. As a player, you always need that confidence. You need the surety to play with freedom. Before Delhi Capitals, I played for Rajasthan Royals for eight years and in between I played for RPSG. First three years I was with Mumbai Indians. So, it was always about the role that my team wanted me to play. I wanted to make that happen rather than going out of my role. So, the role that time was to be an anchor and then others will play around me. So, my strike at that time was around 120-130. And then I used to play till 15, 16, 17 overs, sometimes no till the end. But others were the attacking players around me."
The change began before Rahane even arrived at the IPL season. His preparation during the two months leading into the 2023 campaign helped him develop a more aggressive range of shots and, more importantly, gave him the confidence to attempt them in matches.
"When the shift happened in 2023 with CSK, I had a good two months of preparation. And then I started working a couple of the shots. I thought 'This is the time I should reinvent myself, probably play freely.' The opportunity came with CSK."
That opportunity arrived unexpectedly at the ******* hede Stadium on April 8, 2023.
Rahane had not initially been part of Chennai's playing XI. But an illness to Moeen Ali opened up a late opportunity, and Rahane responded with one of the most explosive innings of his IPL career.
Walking in at his home ground, he smashed 61 off just 27 ******* , hitting seven fours and three sixes. It was the first major glimpse of what became known as Rahane 2.0.
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"Actually, I was not playing in that game, but some injury happened. And then at the last minute I got an opportunity
Across 19 seasons, from the inaugural IPL in 2008 through to the 2026 edition, Rahane represented six different franchises and played 212 matches. He currently sits eighth on the tournament's all-time run-scoring list, with 5,367 runs at an average of 30.15 and a strike rate of 125.60.
Yet despite such longevity, Rahane had to wait 16 years to get his hands on an IPL ******* le.
The turning point came in 2023, when Chennai Super Kings brought him into their squad for his base price of Rs 50 lakh. At 35, Rahane reinvented his approach and produced a version of his batting that had rarely been seen in the tournament.
He scored 326 runs for the MS Dhoni-led side, but it was his strike rate that truly stood out. Rahane struck at 172.48 that season, a dramatic jump from his 103.90 strike rate the previous year. Before 2023, he had never managed a strike rate of 140 or more in an IPL season.
Looking back at the first phase of his IPL career during The Indian Express' Idea Exchange, Rahane explained how his role had shaped his approach.
"Before 2023, I think from 2019, when I left Rajasthan Royals then moved to Delhi Capitals and then KKR for a year, I think I hardly played. As a player, you always need that confidence. You need the surety to play with freedom. Before Delhi Capitals, I played for Rajasthan Royals for eight years and in between I played for RPSG. First three years I was with Mumbai Indians. So, it was always about the role that my team wanted me to play. I wanted to make that happen rather than going out of my role. So, the role that time was to be an anchor and then others will play around me. So, my strike at that time was around 120-130. And then I used to play till 15, 16, 17 overs, sometimes no till the end. But others were the attacking players around me."
The change began before Rahane even arrived at the IPL season. His preparation during the two months leading into the 2023 campaign helped him develop a more aggressive range of shots and, more importantly, gave him the confidence to attempt them in matches.
"When the shift happened in 2023 with CSK, I had a good two months of preparation. And then I started working a couple of the shots. I thought 'This is the time I should reinvent myself, probably play freely.' The opportunity came with CSK."
That opportunity arrived unexpectedly at the ******* hede Stadium on April 8, 2023.
Rahane had not initially been part of Chennai's playing XI. But an illness to Moeen Ali opened up a late opportunity, and Rahane responded with one of the most explosive innings of his IPL career.
Walking in at his home ground, he smashed 61 off just 27 ******* , hitting seven fours and three sixes. It was the first major glimpse of what became known as Rahane 2.0.
133071868
"Actually, I was not playing in that game, but some injury happened. And then at the last minute I got an opportunity
3 months ago
Shivam Dube leaving CSK? Fans wonder if all-rounder removed team name from Instagram bio amid trade rumours originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fans are speculating that Shivam Dube removed CSK's name from his Instagram bio.
The chatter comes amid IPL 2027 trade rumours linking Dube with Mumbai Indians.
Some fans have disputed whether Dube ever had CSK in his bio at all.
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube has found himself at the centre of social media speculation, with fans debating whether he has removed the franchise's name from his Instagram bio. The chatter has taken off against the backdrop of persistent IPL 2027 trade rumours surrounding him.
#fans #name #trade
Fans are speculating that Shivam Dube removed CSK's name from his Instagram bio.
The chatter comes amid IPL 2027 trade rumours linking Dube with Mumbai Indians.
Some fans have disputed whether Dube ever had CSK in his bio at all.
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube has found himself at the centre of social media speculation, with fans debating whether he has removed the franchise's name from his Instagram bio. The chatter has taken off against the backdrop of persistent IPL 2027 trade rumours surrounding him.
#fans #name #trade
3 months ago
Terre Haute legend Tommy John, who's been battling illness for quite some time, wrote a letter to the fans that the New York Yankees posted on social media Saturday as part of their 78th Old-Timers' Day.
John, 83, was unable to attend the live festivities at Yankee Stadium. He has lived in Florida with his wife Cheryl for the last few years.
"A Letter from Tommy John" started with "I want to thank the Yankees organization & the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends & fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career."
A two-sport standout at Terre Haute Gerstmeyer in the late 1950s and early 1960s — once scoring a school-record 47 points in a basketball game as a senior — the 6-foot-3 John signed with the Cleveland Indians' organization as a pitcher in 1961.
Although young adults may know of John from the elbow surgery named after him — performed by the late Dr. Frank Jobe on John's left arm in September 1974 — he enjoyed a 26-year Major League Baseball career that included four All-Star Game selections and stints with six different teams.
#john #haute #fans #year
John, 83, was unable to attend the live festivities at Yankee Stadium. He has lived in Florida with his wife Cheryl for the last few years.
"A Letter from Tommy John" started with "I want to thank the Yankees organization & the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends & fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career."
A two-sport standout at Terre Haute Gerstmeyer in the late 1950s and early 1960s — once scoring a school-record 47 points in a basketball game as a senior — the 6-foot-3 John signed with the Cleveland Indians' organization as a pitcher in 1961.
Although young adults may know of John from the elbow surgery named after him — performed by the late Dr. Frank Jobe on John's left arm in September 1974 — he enjoyed a 26-year Major League Baseball career that included four All-Star Game selections and stints with six different teams.
#john #haute #fans #year
3 months ago
The Boston Red Sox have lost three games since July 3. Three.
The club posted its 27th win its last 30 games on Friday, blowing out the Athletics 13-1 to improve their record to 64-51. They were once 37-48, and now they're tied with the New York Yankees for second place in the AL East and the AL's top wild-card spot.
It's an unfathomable run of success given how the team was previously performing, having fired manager Alex Cora in April and faced similar calls to dump chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. They are the fifth team since integration to win 27 of 30, joining the 1947 Yankees, 1953 Yankees, 1977 Kansas City Royals and 2017 Cleveland Indians.
This span also includes a club record 15-game winning streak from last month. They are now on a different streak of eight straight wins.
Friday's win saw rookie starting pitcher Payton Tolle make history with 14 strikeouts across six innings of work with 2 hits and 1 run allowed.
#yankees #last #boston
The club posted its 27th win its last 30 games on Friday, blowing out the Athletics 13-1 to improve their record to 64-51. They were once 37-48, and now they're tied with the New York Yankees for second place in the AL East and the AL's top wild-card spot.
It's an unfathomable run of success given how the team was previously performing, having fired manager Alex Cora in April and faced similar calls to dump chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. They are the fifth team since integration to win 27 of 30, joining the 1947 Yankees, 1953 Yankees, 1977 Kansas City Royals and 2017 Cleveland Indians.
This span also includes a club record 15-game winning streak from last month. They are now on a different streak of eight straight wins.
Friday's win saw rookie starting pitcher Payton Tolle make history with 14 strikeouts across six innings of work with 2 hits and 1 run allowed.
#yankees #last #boston
3 months ago
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has picked Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Indian cricketer of all time, shortly after bringing the curtain down on his playing career.
Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket during an episode of Stick to Cricket, was asked to name India's greatest-ever cricketer. While acknowledging that the choice was far from straightforward, the former batter eventually settled on Tendulkar.
"I think it's very hard to take one name but… probably Sachin Tendulkar. I think all the eras," Rahane said.
Tendulkar enjoyed a remarkable international career that stretched across 24 years, representing India from November 15, 1989, to November 16, 2013. During that period, he featured in 664 international matches, including 200 Tests, 463 ODIs and one T20I.
The batting icon scored 15,921 runs in Tests, 18,426 in ODIs and 10 in T20Is, finishing as the highest run-scorer in the history of both Test and ODI cricket. He also remains the only player to have appeared in 200 Test matches and holds the record for the most ODI appearances.
Tendulkar was a central figure in India's triumphant 2011 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign, adding the coveted trophy to an already glittering career.
As captain, he led India in 25 Tests, registering four wins, nine defeats and 12 draws. In ODIs, Tendulkar captained the side in 73 matches, winning 23, losing 43, with one tie and six no-results.
Rahane made his international debut in a T20I against England at Manchester on August 31, 2011, and went on to represent India across all three formats between 2011 and 2023.
The Mumbai batter had the opportunity to share the dressing room with Tendulkar on multiple occasions. He played one Test alongside the legendary batter for India and had earlier been his teammate at Mumbai Indians during the 2009 IPL season, apart from representing Mumbai together in domestic cricket.
Across a career spanning more than 12 years, Rahane played most of his international cricket under MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. He was a key member of India's historic 2018-19 Test series-winning squad in Australia before captaining the team to another memorable series victory there in 2020-21.
Rahane also joined an exclusive list of Indian cricketers to captain the national side in all three formats. He finished his career with Test centuries in Australia, England and New Zealand, while representing six IPL franchises: Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
#tendulkar #test #international
Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket during an episode of Stick to Cricket, was asked to name India's greatest-ever cricketer. While acknowledging that the choice was far from straightforward, the former batter eventually settled on Tendulkar.
"I think it's very hard to take one name but… probably Sachin Tendulkar. I think all the eras," Rahane said.
Tendulkar enjoyed a remarkable international career that stretched across 24 years, representing India from November 15, 1989, to November 16, 2013. During that period, he featured in 664 international matches, including 200 Tests, 463 ODIs and one T20I.
The batting icon scored 15,921 runs in Tests, 18,426 in ODIs and 10 in T20Is, finishing as the highest run-scorer in the history of both Test and ODI cricket. He also remains the only player to have appeared in 200 Test matches and holds the record for the most ODI appearances.
Tendulkar was a central figure in India's triumphant 2011 ICC Men's ODI World Cup campaign, adding the coveted trophy to an already glittering career.
As captain, he led India in 25 Tests, registering four wins, nine defeats and 12 draws. In ODIs, Tendulkar captained the side in 73 matches, winning 23, losing 43, with one tie and six no-results.
Rahane made his international debut in a T20I against England at Manchester on August 31, 2011, and went on to represent India across all three formats between 2011 and 2023.
The Mumbai batter had the opportunity to share the dressing room with Tendulkar on multiple occasions. He played one Test alongside the legendary batter for India and had earlier been his teammate at Mumbai Indians during the 2009 IPL season, apart from representing Mumbai together in domestic cricket.
Across a career spanning more than 12 years, Rahane played most of his international cricket under MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. He was a key member of India's historic 2018-19 Test series-winning squad in Australia before captaining the team to another memorable series victory there in 2020-21.
Rahane also joined an exclusive list of Indian cricketers to captain the national side in all three formats. He finished his career with Test centuries in Australia, England and New Zealand, while representing six IPL franchises: Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
#tendulkar #test #international
3 months ago
Aug. 3—The 2026 Northwest League second half is becoming the **** le no one wants to win. But currently, the Spokane Indians sit in the driver's seat.
Even though the Indians merely split with fourth-place Vancouver last week, and are 4-6 over their past 10 games, they return to Avista Stadium this week in first place with a 20-16 record.
The upcoming series against second-place Eugene could set the tone for the stretch run.
Next up: The Indians host a six-game set against the Emeralds (19-17).
The Emeralds were the first-half champs. They feature Deer Park native RHP Hunter Dryden and San Francisco Giants No. 3 prospect OF Jhonny Level. The 19-year-old is hitting .299 with 15 homers, 70 RBIs and 17 stolen bases this season.
#place #second #half #northwest
Even though the Indians merely split with fourth-place Vancouver last week, and are 4-6 over their past 10 games, they return to Avista Stadium this week in first place with a 20-16 record.
The upcoming series against second-place Eugene could set the tone for the stretch run.
Next up: The Indians host a six-game set against the Emeralds (19-17).
The Emeralds were the first-half champs. They feature Deer Park native RHP Hunter Dryden and San Francisco Giants No. 3 prospect OF Jhonny Level. The 19-year-old is hitting .299 with 15 homers, 70 RBIs and 17 stolen bases this season.
#place #second #half #northwest
3 months ago
The name has changed, the colours have changed and much of the conversation around the franchise has changed too.
Investment from Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians into Oval Invincibles led to The Hundred's most successful team rebranding itself as MI London and bringing the multi-billionaire Ambani family's cricket empire to The Oval.
Here, BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for the franchise.
MI London won three consecutive Hundred men's ******* les as Oval Invincibles [Getty Images]
Reliance Industries Limited, chaired by Mukesh Ambani, bought a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles in a deal worth about £60m in January 2025, among the first sale of teams in The Hundred.
#changed
Investment from Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians into Oval Invincibles led to The Hundred's most successful team rebranding itself as MI London and bringing the multi-billionaire Ambani family's cricket empire to The Oval.
Here, BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for the franchise.
MI London won three consecutive Hundred men's ******* les as Oval Invincibles [Getty Images]
Reliance Industries Limited, chaired by Mukesh Ambani, bought a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles in a deal worth about £60m in January 2025, among the first sale of teams in The Hundred.
#changed
3 months ago
Aug. 2—VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Spokane Indians entered Sunday's series finale against the Vancouver Canadians on a roll, winners of three straight to retake first place in the Northwest League.
The good times did not last.
Each of the Canadians' nine hitters in the batting order drove in at least one run and the Indians fell 14-0 at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The Indians (20-16) stayed in first place by a half-game pending Eugene's late result. The fourth-place Canadians improved to 18-18.
Jack Casey, Alexis Hernandez and Ryan Sprock hit home runs. Sprock had three hits, five Canadians had two or more hits, and Tucker Toman drew four of the team's eight walks. Leading by a wide margin already, the C's batted around in the eighth inning and scored eight runs to blow it wide open.
#three #hits
The good times did not last.
Each of the Canadians' nine hitters in the batting order drove in at least one run and the Indians fell 14-0 at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The Indians (20-16) stayed in first place by a half-game pending Eugene's late result. The fourth-place Canadians improved to 18-18.
Jack Casey, Alexis Hernandez and Ryan Sprock hit home runs. Sprock had three hits, five Canadians had two or more hits, and Tucker Toman drew four of the team's eight walks. Leading by a wide margin already, the C's batted around in the eighth inning and scored eight runs to blow it wide open.
#three #hits
3 months ago
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To the editor: OSU is adding a JPMorgan Chase logo patch to all 36 varsity sport teams uniforms. The football team uniforms will also have a Nike logo and a Big Ten patch. In couple more years the uniforms will look like NASCAR driver suits. What next, naming rights for the team benches and medic tents? How about all the team support staff and managers having patches like the NASCAR pit crews? Next, they can add bus wraps for home and away rental busses with all kinds of additional sponsorships. Finally, we can start to add patches all over the uniforms of TBDBITL. Is the day very far away when the players and coaches will have to wear custom gear anytime they are on campus? The quest to grab more money to buy more players and build bigger facilities is beyond the pale.
Raymond D'Angelo, Westerville
To Raymond: If that's what it takes to pay the next Jeremiah Smith, I wouldn't put it past them. And neither would most of their fans.
Dear Brian: One thing became very clear after LeBron James announced his intent to take his talents (less than what they used to be) to Philadelphia: He never had any loyalty to the city, fan base or organization in Cleveland — a fan base that revered him, one that hoped he'd sign with the Cavs and end his career on a fairy tale note with one last hope of another championship. It was not to be. It was James' right to sign anywhere he wanted, no questioning that, but he was never the King of Cleveland, not even close. Yes, he helped bring a long-awaited championship to the city of Cleveland, and for that I am ever grateful! The Indians should have in 1997, but that is another story. It's apparent James didn't revere Cleveland as much as we would have liked to think. Remember him yelling "This is for you, Cleveland" after the Game 7 Finals victory in 2016? I think that was more about redemption for himself after he bungled the first free agency decision than about Cleveland ending its 52-year championship drought. The true face of Cleveland is Jose Ramirez. No doubt about it, not even close. The future Hall of Famer has shown his love for the city, the fans and the organization time and time again, signing extensions for less than what he could get on the open market. One could argue Joe Thomas and even Joel Bitonio are better representations of Cleveland than LeBron ever was. I'll always be grateful for the 2016 championship, but leave LeBron out of the King of Cleveland discussions.
#cleveland #lebron #next
To the editor: OSU is adding a JPMorgan Chase logo patch to all 36 varsity sport teams uniforms. The football team uniforms will also have a Nike logo and a Big Ten patch. In couple more years the uniforms will look like NASCAR driver suits. What next, naming rights for the team benches and medic tents? How about all the team support staff and managers having patches like the NASCAR pit crews? Next, they can add bus wraps for home and away rental busses with all kinds of additional sponsorships. Finally, we can start to add patches all over the uniforms of TBDBITL. Is the day very far away when the players and coaches will have to wear custom gear anytime they are on campus? The quest to grab more money to buy more players and build bigger facilities is beyond the pale.
Raymond D'Angelo, Westerville
To Raymond: If that's what it takes to pay the next Jeremiah Smith, I wouldn't put it past them. And neither would most of their fans.
Dear Brian: One thing became very clear after LeBron James announced his intent to take his talents (less than what they used to be) to Philadelphia: He never had any loyalty to the city, fan base or organization in Cleveland — a fan base that revered him, one that hoped he'd sign with the Cavs and end his career on a fairy tale note with one last hope of another championship. It was not to be. It was James' right to sign anywhere he wanted, no questioning that, but he was never the King of Cleveland, not even close. Yes, he helped bring a long-awaited championship to the city of Cleveland, and for that I am ever grateful! The Indians should have in 1997, but that is another story. It's apparent James didn't revere Cleveland as much as we would have liked to think. Remember him yelling "This is for you, Cleveland" after the Game 7 Finals victory in 2016? I think that was more about redemption for himself after he bungled the first free agency decision than about Cleveland ending its 52-year championship drought. The true face of Cleveland is Jose Ramirez. No doubt about it, not even close. The future Hall of Famer has shown his love for the city, the fans and the organization time and time again, signing extensions for less than what he could get on the open market. One could argue Joe Thomas and even Joel Bitonio are better representations of Cleveland than LeBron ever was. I'll always be grateful for the 2016 championship, but leave LeBron out of the King of Cleveland discussions.
#cleveland #lebron #next
