MLB

Dusty Baker’s Historic Run with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On Saturday, the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the 2022 World Series. Astros general manager Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker became the third Black general manager in MLB history to earn the Commissioner’s trophy.

Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Munns

Centennial high school recent graduate Andrew Munns played for the Apaches baseball team during his senior year. Munns played baseball at an early age but spent some time away from competing in the sport. “I’ve been playing since I was eight or nine, then I stopped playing,” Munns said. “Then my coaches … got me to play out here again.” Munn’s father got him into baseball in his youth. However, his father wished he prepared him for another sport after Munns endured a growth spurt that put him over six feet tall. “My dad he said he didn’t know I

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year

The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

Dusty Baker first Black manager, 12th ever to reach 2K wins

Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history and the first Black man to reach 2,000 wins with the Houston Astros’ 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve each hit a solo homer and rookie Jeremy Peña had two RBIs to help the Astros to their second consecutive victory. Ten of the 11 other managers who have accumulated at least 2,000 wins are in the Hall of Fame. Bruce Bochy (2,003), who isn’t yet eligible, is the only exception. The 72-year-old Baker’s career record is 2,000-1,745 and he’s the only manager

Rose Bowl Hall of Fame to Add 3 Inductees at Pasadena Luncheon

Former USC running back Anthony Davis, ex-Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and All-American Michigan defensive standout Ron Simpkins will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame today. The trio will be formally inducted during a ceremony and luncheon outside the Rose Bowl stadium, just two days before the 108th Rose Bowl Game.