By JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A body found inside a beer cooler at the major league home of the Atlanta Braves belongs to a Minnesota inventor who was doing contract work at the stadium, police in Atlanta’s suburbs said Wednesday. Cobb County police on Wednesday identified him as Todd Keeling, 48, of…… More
#60 – Carl Hubbell Nicknamed “The Meal Ticket” and “King Carl“, Hubbell was a member of the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943 and remained on the team’s payroll for the rest of his life, long after their move to San Francisco. Twice voted the National League’s MVP, Hubbell was…… More
#61 – Roberto Clemente Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, becoming the first Latin American and Caribbean player to be enshrined. His untimely death from a plane crach while on a Caribbean charity mission established the precedent that,…… More
#62 – Adrián Beltré Among foreign-born players, one name sits at the top when it comes to batting: Adrián Beltré! What’s he done? Beltré is the fifth major leaguer to hit at least 100 home runs for three different teams, has hit at least 20 home runs in 12 different seasons, and in five seasons,…… More
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Coach Joachim Loew failed in his bid to combine the experience of past World Cup winners and the youth of talented newcomers, but the future holds much promise for Germany. The powerful Mannschaft, the dominant force of world soccer in recent years, crashed out miserably in…… More
By ERIC OLSON, AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oregon State hadn’t been able to catch a break in the College World Series finals. And then the ninth inning happened Wednesday night. Three Arkansas fielders watched a foul ball drop between them with two outs. If one of them catches the ball, the Razorbacks would…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves aren’t exactly reeling. They’ve held first place in the NL East since May 31 and still lead the league in runs scored. Over the past seven games, however, manager Brian Snitker has watched his team lose five times in the first lull of the season.…… More
MOSCOW (AP) — Ten teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , a dozen have been eliminated and 10 still have a chance. With half of the groups finished and the other four groups still playing, here’s a look at who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios. GROUP A Uruguay…… More
By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Harvey is starting to discover his old winning form in his new home with the Cincinnati Reds. Harvey pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning, earning back-to-back wins for the first time this season and leading Cincinnati to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on…… More
FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) — A body has been found at a New Jersey home where New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins lives. The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says it is investigating a death at the house in Fair Lawn, about 10 miles north of MetLife Stadium. Property records show Jenkins has lived at the…… More
