Not every day that your dad gets interviewed in The Wall Street Journal (even if it’s for going to bed at halftime last night for the Knicks game). Thanks @jareddiamond!! wsj.com/sports/basketball/kn…
Brendan Sorsby received a lifetime suspension from the NCAA for placing thousands of wagers. A judge in Texas issued a temporary injunction that will let him back onto the field this season for the Red Raiders. on.wsj.com/4uufBt0
Rob Manfred: "We have tried mightily over several rounds of bargaining to use a competitive balance tax to address competitive concerns, and sometimes you've got to admit you failed."
Some personal news, as they say:
Excited beyond belief to be joining @NOTUSreports as a sports reporter, covering a mash-up of familiar topics for me: the overlap of sports politics, the overlap of college sports Capitol Hill, and ... wait for it ... the Nationals!
Confused about the MLB lockout? Just watch this video.
Jeff Passan, Jared Diamond, and Travis Sawchik outline:
- The biggest problems to fix
- Does a salary cap work?
- MLBPA vs MLB - who’s in the right?
@JeffPassan@jareddiamond@Travis_Sawchikyoutube.com/watch?v=IClbERFq…
The Tampa Bay Rays, the owners of the best record in the major leagues, have spent nearly two decades trying to build a new stadium.
Their latest proposal might be their last shot. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nSOeqS
The Tampa Bay Rays, the owners of the best record in the major leagues, have spent nearly two decades trying to build a new stadium. Their latest proposal might be their last shot. on.wsj.com/42Rd14Q
The Tampa Bay Rays, the owners of the best record in the major leagues, have spent nearly two decades trying to build a new stadium.
Their latest proposal might be their last shot. 🔗 on.wsj.com/43mBZt1
The Tampa Bay Rays, the owners of the best record in the major leagues, have spent nearly two decades trying to build a new stadium.
Their latest proposal might be their last shot. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3RCvks4
My story this morning about the ultimate baseball paradox: The Rays have the best record in baseball—yet they still can’t figure out their stadium situation.
Since 2008, only the Yankees and Dodgers have more wins than the Rays. Wild.
The Tampa Bay Rays, the owners of the best record in the major leagues, have spent nearly two decades trying to build a new stadium. Their latest proposal might be their last shot. on.wsj.com/4v2qbYI
I picked a great day to write about the incredible Ildemaro Vargas. He's 4 for 4 tonight and is up to .350 on the season. Amazing for a 34-year-old now in his 19th pro season.
wsj.com/sports/baseball/ilde…