The mythical LA Lakers has its documentary to enjoy and learn a little more about the franchise that touched glory and had its setbacks. “LA Lakers: The Legacy” is a story about family, business and power, and how these three must be channeled to achieve greatness. A story about basketball, family, business and power that … Read more
For the great celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022ESPN Deportes presents this special series, Latinas in the WNBA – past, present and future: Getty Images Find out about the most up-to-date topics in the world of women’s sports on our page, espnW. REBECCA LOBO: ICON AND LEGEND Rebecca Lobo with her beloved children, from left. … Read more
Without having played a minute in the NFL, John Madden He is one of the legends of American football. What he did not achieve on the field as a player he crowned him as a coach. Although his entry into American homes and the entire world was from his role as an analyst and emblem … Read more
NORTH PORT, Fla. – When you run into JJ Niekro at the Braves’ minor league camp, it’s natural to immediately ask him if he throws a knuckleball. “I throw it away a couple of times when I warm up every day, so I don’t leave it lying around,” Niekro said. “Right now, I can shoot … Read more
NEW YORK — Former slugger Darryl Strawberry has spent more than a decade dedicating his life to traveling to preach as a pastor. Last week he was in Orlando, Florida talking to kids about the evils of drugs – a very personal subject for Strawberry. He had problems with drugs and alcohol during his 17 … Read more
Sandy Koufax was inducted into the Hall of Fame 50 years ago as part of the 1972 group alongside Yogi Berra and Early Wynn. He was barely 36 years old, a symbol of both how dominant he was in his prime and how premature his career end was. Nearly 300 pitchers in American and National … Read more
Eighty-one days separated the major league debuts of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby. But the difference in our collective appreciation for what these two legends meant to the game – and to the United States – is incalculable. Jackie, who made his debut for the Dodgers on April 15, 1947, was the face of a … Read more
Marc Gasol wants to enjoy playing again, and for him that happens by feeling connected to a project that transcends the limits of sport and basketball. In Girona it feels like home, and wants to give back to the city everything that was given to him at the beginning of his career in the elite. … Read more
ATLANTA – Hank Aaron’s legacy is visible everywhere in this World Series. His number 44 has been painted on Truist Park’s center field lawn throughout the season. And it will be seen by millions of viewers on Friday night, in the third game of the World Series, between the local Atlanta Braves and the Houston … Read more
You just knew. That was the point. You knew it before he went to bat. The game could be in the 10th inning, and the turn of Albert pujols maybe it wouldn’t arrive until the 11th, and everyone knew that he was going to end up sending everyone home. If the Dominican’s career came to … Read more
