While a guest on a Caron Butler’s “The Tuff Juice Podcast", the Washington Wizards' John Wall acknowledged he wouldn’t want to play in NBA bubble. “For me, if I was playing, I wouldn’t want to go to it, to be honest,” Wall said. “I just don’t feel like it’s safe. I just don’t feel like it is. I understand why they want to do it and what they’re trying to get to, but I … [Read more...] about John Wall not convinced NBA return to play is safe
Optimism for an NBA restart lukewarm at best
NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains confident the league will restart the season, despite growing concerns from a faction of players. There’s a growing concern from some players that the resumption of play could take the focus off social justice reforms. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley are heading up a coalition of players. The … [Read more...] about Optimism for an NBA restart lukewarm at best
For Major League Baseball, an ugly forecast
It’s ugly for Major League Baseball, it’s super ugly. The negotiations have gone nowhere between the players and the owners. What was once borderline comical is now a sad reminder on the state of baseball. Everything wrong with the sport has been put on front street in recent weeks for all to see. Here’s the rundown: Weeks of negotiations have led to a public relations … [Read more...] about For Major League Baseball, an ugly forecast
Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
The Yankees took left-handed hitting catcher Austin Wells out of Arizona with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Wells was the 2019 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. He was hitting .375 with two home runs, six doubles, and 17 walks over his first 15 games this year. The season was then cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Yankees have had Wells on their … [Read more...] about Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
Mets select OF Pete Crow-Armstrong with No. 19 pick in 2020 MLB Draft
The Mets added much-needed help for their farm system with the 19th overall selection of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, in the 2020 MLB Draft. Crow-Armstrong is an 18-year old left-handed hitter from Los Angeles, California. He’s slick with the glove (throws left-handed) and is beginning to open eyes with the bat. Crow-Armstrong played ball at Harvard-Westlake High School … [Read more...] about Mets select OF Pete Crow-Armstrong with No. 19 pick in 2020 MLB Draft
