Pacman Jones issues statement on alleged assault of police officer
Former NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones has broken his silence a day after his most recent arrest.
Jones was arrested on Friday in Covington, Ky., over several charges, most notably an alleged assault of a police officer. His other charges include public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
On Saturday, Jones issued a statement on the arrest, via NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Jones’ camp labeled the incident as “overzealous policing.” The statement also detailed the officers’ supposed “escalating and inconsistent charges” against Jones during the incident, claiming the ex-NFL star was first arrested for alleged assault, before the charges were shifted to public intoxication, and “finally settled on” disorderly conduct.
“Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty,” the statement read. “Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement—often stemming from minor incidents—only reinforces the need for accountability in policing.”
“Enough is enough. People should not be arrested for asking questions, and police should not be allowed to fabricate charges simply because they don’t like the tone of a conversation. This type of behavior erodes trust in law enforcement and undermines justice. Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.”
Jones has reportedly been released on a $10,000 bail and has a scheduled court date on Monday.
Friday’s arrest is far from Jones’ first run-in with the law. He was most recently arrested for causing a scene during last year’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
Despite his off-field issues, Jones managed to find success on the field. He played for four teams spanning a dozen seasons in the NFL.
5-time NFL Pro Bowler shares alarming details behind his sudden retirement
Five-time NFL Pro Bowler Terron Armstead recently shed light on his decision to retire from the game of football.
The veteran left tackle announced his retirement in early April after 12 NFL seasons. He played his last three seasons with the Miami Dolphins after spending his first nine years with the New Orleans Saints.
The decision surprised some fans, given that Armstead had been healthy enough to play 15 games last season and had just posted Pro Bowl seasons in 2022 and 2023.
The star O-lineman appeared on Saturday’s episode of the “Nightcap” podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson. Ochocinco asked Armstead about the exact moment that the latter knew when it was time to call it quits. Armstead shared details on his horrifying week-to-week experience just to stay on the field.
“I didn’t see a practice field at all,” said Armstead. “And not because I didn’t want to, or the Dolphins just wanted me to rest. I literally couldn’t walk. After a game on Sunday, I wouldn’t be able to walk under my own power until Wednesday, Thursday. I was only able to play under the pain meds. I couldn’t put any pressure on my knee. I was like, I can’t keep doing that to myself.”
Armstead dealt with several injuries, most notably a knee issue, throughout his NFL career. It’s why he recently called himself the “most injured guy in NFL history.” But Terron enjoyed his healthiest (or so we thought) campaign yet in 2024. He tied his single-season career high with 15 games played and remained as effective as ever on the field.
But what fans see during Sunday game days clearly does not show the full story. Armstead earned five Pro Bowl nods over the last seven seasons, mainly because of his explosive speed at the tackle position.
What Armstead put his body through — the on-field beatings and off-field medication, to remain at that elite level was no longer worth it.
Phillies fan pays tribute to infamous scorebug with great T-shirt
A pair of Philadelphia Phillies fans went viral on Saturday for the T-shirts they wore to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The two fans, one of them wearing a Phillies hat, were both wearing shirts displaying NBC Sports Philadelphia’s famous “P00P” scorebug that had previously been used during Phillies-Pirates games. The scorebug has since been retired, but the two fans were determined to not let it die.
Phillies announcer Tom McCarthy even made reference to the shirts, drawing attention to the fact that the score of the game was 1-1 at the time.
“Well, we don’t have ‘poop,’ but we have ‘piip.’ The long middle P-I-I-P,” McCarthy cracked.
He’ll never let POOP die pic.twitter.com/oYYwdOad0e
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 7, 2025
The much-loved graphic went viral during virtually every Phillies-Pirates game as long as NBC Sports Philadelphia maintained that scorebug. The network’s graphics overhaul for this season eliminated it, but there was one final farewell to the joke during spring training.
For now, fans will have to look to other sports for sophomoric scorebug jokes. Credit to this couple for keeping the original alive.
Corliss Waitman takes former Steelers QB’s jersey number
Corliss Waitman lost his jersey number to one quarterback, so he has turned to another former quarterback for his new number.
Waitman, who is a punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was wearing jersey No. 8 for the Steelers as of Thursday. However, Aaron Rodgers signed with the team and officially will be wearing No. 8. The Steelers shared a photo on X of Rodgers wearing a Steelers jersey with the number 8. They also had a magic 8 ball emoji on their post.
🎱 @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/seuxH7lDxY
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 7, 2025
Rodgers wearing No. 8 means Waitman must have given permission to the veteran quarterback to have the number instead.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that Waitman will now wear No. 3, which is the number Russell Wilson wore with the Steelers last year.
The No. 8 jersey had belonged to Steelers punter Corliss Waitman, but no longer. Waitman now will wear No. 3, which last year belonged to Russell Wilson. https://t.co/iMoEGK89dt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2025
Wilson spent last season with the Steelers but became a free agent after the year. He has since signed with the New York Giants.
Now that Waitman has switched numbers for Rodgers, he better hope he doesn’t lose his new number to someone else.
Marlins pitcher gets drilled in the head by his own catcher
Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers took some friendly fire on Saturday from his own catcher.
Just after Weathers had delivered his final warmup pitcher before Saturday’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fl., his catcher, Nick Fortes, drilled him in the head. Fortes was trying to throw the ball down to second base, but he caught Weathers right in the head instead.
Weathers went down in a heap, but was able to recover and start the game anyway.
You ever seen this before?
— Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) June 7, 2025
Ryan Weathers makes his final warmup pitch of the first inning.
Nick Fortes' throw down to 2B hits him in the head. pic.twitter.com/rIRvzGvqUv
On rare occasions, we have actually seen players get knocked out of the game by incidents like this, though they usually happen during play. This one was a warmup throw, which might have saved Weathers from something worse.
This feels like a good summary of how things have gone for the Marlins this season. They entered play Saturday in last place in the NL East with a 23-38 record.
Weathers wound up going three innings, allowing three runs with a walk and a strikeout. He has been one of the team’s bright spots this season, with a 2.49 ERA in his first four starts.
Pacman Jones arrested for assaulting police officer
Former NFL All-Pro Pacman Jones is once again in trouble with the law.
Jones was arrested Friday night in Northern Kentucky, according to WHIO. The former Cincinnati Bengal is facing numerous charges, including assault of an officer, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Public records indicate that Jones was booked into the Kenton County Jail early Saturday. Mark Puleo of The Athletic reported that Jones has been released on $10,000 bond and has a scheduled court date on Monday.
On Friday, prior to his arrest, Jones posted a video to his X account criticizing Aaron Rodgers’ decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jones has had plenty of legal trouble before. In 2023, he was arrested for disorderly conduct over an incident on an airplane, and was later banned from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport over the incident. He also had extensive legal early problems early in his playing career.
Despite his off-field issues, Jones carved out a successful NFL career. He is best remembered for his eight-year stint with the Bengals, where he received first-team All-Pro honors in 2014.
Earlier this year, Jones made a rather bold claim about the drug tests he took during his NFL career.
Former Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph Jr. charged in fatal car crash
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph Jr. has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated related to a fatal crash that took place on Saturday morning in Dallas, Texas.
A 27-year-old woman Plano, Texas, named Cody Morris died Saturday morning after being involved in a crash while driving her motorcycle on North Central Expressway near Park Boulevard. The Richardson Police Department was called to the scene before 5:00 a.m. and found Morris dead. No vehicles were around. But the police received a phone call around 5:30 a.m. from Joseph, who told them he was driving his BMW sedan and had been involved in a crash with a motorcycle.
Based on the phone call, police believed that Joseph was intoxicated. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated and collision involving personal injury or death.
Joseph was a second-round pick (No. 44 overall) by the Cowboys in 2021. He spent two seasons with the Cowboys and then was traded to the Dolphins for the 2023 season, but they later released him. He kicked around with several other NFL teams and is currently a part of the UFL’s DC Defenders.
In 2022, Joseph was named as a person of interest in a murder investigation, though two other men ended up being arrested in connection with the matter.
Bryce Harper shares concerning update on his latest injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will spend some time on the injured list with a nagging wrist injury, and his latest comments about the issue may be cause for concern.
Harper was placed on the IL Saturday with the wrist issue due to right wrist inflammation. He told reporters that he has been experiencing wrist pain every time he swings the bat, and that getting hit on the elbow by a pitch recently did not help matters.
Bryce Harper said he’s felt the wrist pain with every swing. Got to a point where he didn’t think it made sense to keep playing through, didn’t want it to cause further injury. Thinks getting hit in the elbow didn’t help. Hopes rest and treatment knocks it out.
— Corey Seidman (@CSeidmanNBCS) June 7, 2025
Harper was hit on the elbow on May 27 in an incident that caused some controversy. He has played in just three games since then, going 1-for-11, though the lone hit was a home run.
The biggest concern for Harper and Phillies is that he dealt with a similar injury for much of last year. Where Harper played through the pain in 2024, the new approach is to have him sit out for a bit and hope the situation improves. If it does not, Harper’s season might once again become a simple issue of pain tolerance.
Harper’s numbers have been down a bit in 2025. In 57 games, he has hit .258 with 9 home runs and 34 RBI.
Ex-NBA guard ejected from finals game in Europe for obscene gesture at fan
One former NBA player was ejected from a game in Europe this week for pulling an Anthony Edwards.
Ex-NBA guard Evan Fournier got tossed from Friday’s Greek Basketball League (GBL) finals game against Panathinaikos. Fournier now plays for Olympiacos in Greece, and the two teams are currently playing in a best-of-five finals series to determine the league winner for the 2024-25 season.
During the fourth quarter of the game at Greece’s OAKA Basketball Arena (home of Panathinaikos), Fournier was shown on the broadcast making an obscene gesture towards a fan sitting courtside. Fournier did the gesture three separate times (take a look at the clip below).
Tension between Evan Fournier and Panathinaikos fans#basketballmaniacs #basketball #paobc #olympiacosbc #greece pic.twitter.com/TxmFKfJvLb
— Basketballmaniacs_ (@bballmaniacs_) June 6, 2025
Fournier had already been whistled for an unsportsmanlike foul earlier in the game and was hit with a technical foul for the obscene gesture, resulting in an automatic ejection.
BasketNews reports that the fan responded by throwing an advertising board on the court, causing a brief delay in the game (which you can see in the lower part of the video above). Fournier was not the only one who got ejected from Friday’s game either as Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman and guard Kendrick Nunn were thrown out later in the contest due to separate incidents.
Olympiacos still managed to win the game 99-88, and they now hold a 2-1 series advantage heading into Sunday’s potential close-out Game 4. As for Fournier, 32, he played in the NBA from 2012-24, most recently in a 29-game stint for the Detroit Pistons at the end of the 2023-24 season. Fournier has always been a bit abrasive on the court and was also ejected from an international friendly last year for choking an opponent.
Richard Jefferson has strong public show of support for Doris Burke
Richard Jefferson is making sure to show solidarity with his partner in the broadcast booth.
The retired former NBA forward Jefferson (who is now an analyst for ESPN) made a public appearance over the weekend at the Women’s College World Series game between Texas and Texas Tech. Before the game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, O.K., Jefferson appeared on the pregame show of the SEC Network.
Jefferson was wearing a notable T-shirt for his television appearance. His T-shirt read, “My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke.”
Championship mindset@Rjeff24 talks about what it takes to win on the biggest stage. pic.twitter.com/uPPxA3Ylph
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 7, 2025
The ex-NBA champion Jefferson was in attendance at the game along with Burke and other ESPN colleagues (including Malika Andrews and Ramona Shelburne). The crew is in town covering the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers and made sure to enjoy their off day in between games.
Jefferson made sure to further highlight his shirt as well when shown in a cutaway during the middle of the game.
Richard Jefferson ain't playing about Doris lol pic.twitter.com/dvtyGDsjqQ
— (@TomasKassahun) June 7, 2025
Jefferson is in his first full season as a member of ESPN’s No. 1 NBA broadcast team along with Burke and Mike Breen. The trio is largely unpopular with viewers though, and Burke is the most often-criticized member of the team (recently even issuing a response to her critics).
A report broke earlier this week as well suggesting that ESPN could break up the Breen-Jefferson-Burke trio after the NBA Finals. As such, Jefferson is making to show some strong public support for his broadcast partner Burke.
Zach Edey likely to miss start of NBA season
Zach Edey is likely to miss the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season while recovering from a surgery.
The Memphis Grizzlies center sprained his left ankle while working out during the week. He is set to undergo surgery for it and will likely miss the beginning of the season as he recovers.
“During an offseason training session this week, Edey re-sprained his left ankle. Imaging revealed excessive ligamentous laxity, which will require Edey to undergo surgery to address the laxity and re-stabilize his ankle,” the Grizzlies’ statement said.
“A preliminary timeline will be provided following surgery, but Edey is expected to make a full recovery.”
Edey’s representative feels that having the center undergo surgery is the best thing for him long term.
The Grizzlies made Edey the No. 9 overall pick in the draft last year. He played in 66 games last season and made 55 starts. He averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while finishing fifth in NBA Rookie of the Year award voting. He made the All-Rookie team.
The Grizzlies went 48-34 and earned the 8th seed in the Western Conference. They were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Thunder.
Former Cowboys player arrested in fatal crash
A former Dallas Cowboys player is facing charges stemming from a car crash that led to the death of a motorcyclist.
A 27-year-old woman was killed early Saturday morning while driving on U.S. Highway 75 near Dallas, via WFAA. No other people of vehicles were initially located at the scene of the crash.
Plano Police said 25-year-old Kelvin Joseph Jr. called and said he had been involved in a crash while driving on the same stretch of road in his BMW.
Police said they observed signs of intoxication when speaking to Joseph, a former Cowboys cornerback. He was arrested and charged with DWI and collision involving personal injury or death.
Joseph was the Cowboys’ second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played two seasons with the team and tallied 36 total tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 26 games. He has also played for Miami, Indianapolis, and Seattle, and most recently played for the D.C. Defenders of the UFL.
In 2022, Joseph was a person of interest in a murder investigation that ultimately led to two arrests. Joseph was not among those arrested, and his attorney said that Joseph was a passenger in the vehicle from which shots were fired, but was not the shooter.
Jay Wright’s feelings about Knicks head coach job are clear
Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright has been mentioned frequently as a possible candidate for the New York Knicks head coaching job, but that speculation does not appear to be based in reality.
Wright is not a candidate for the Knicks vacancy, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Wright is close with Knicks president Leon Rose, and reportedly has made clear to Rose that he is happy in retirement.
League source: Jay Wright is not a candidate for the vacant Knicks job. He and Leon Rose are close and Leon understands Jay is happy in retirement.
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) June 7, 2025
The Knicks have three players with Villanova connections, including star guard Jalen Brunson. For that reason, the speculation involving Wright was inevitable. Some oddsmakers even listed him as one of the favorites for the job.
Wright is only 63, but since retiring from Villanova in 2022, he has shown no interest in coaching again at any level. He has instead stuck to doing television work for CBS, and appears firmly committed to retirement.
Despite the extensive success at the college level and ties to several Knicks players, Wright would have been a risky choice, as he has never coached at the NBA level. For the moment, the Knicks appear to be focusing on current NBA head coaches to replace the fired Tom Thibodeau.
Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers salary has been revealed
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be getting quarterback Aaron Rodgers at a pretty decent value.
Rodgers officially signed his contract with the Steelers on Saturday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Rodgers will get $13.65 million, with $10 million guaranteed for 2025. He can also earn up to $5.85 million in incentives linked to playing time and team performance.
In full, Rodgers’ one-year deal could be worth up to $19.5 million.
ESPN sources: Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was in the team’s training facility today to sign his one-year, $13.65 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million. The deal includes $5.85 million worth of playtime and team performance… pic.twitter.com/a9DygTvufb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2025
Rodgers had a $35 million option bonus for 2025 with the New York Jets, so their decision to cut him did wind up costing him a good amount of money. However, he will still be decently compensated in Pittsburgh, particularly if he is successful.
For context, Justin Fields, who was thought to be the Steelers’ preferred quarterback entering the offseason, got a reported 2-year, $40 million deal from the Jets with $30 million guaranteed. Rodgers will be a bit less expensive than that.
There was some speculation that Rodgers was seeking financial leverage by waiting so long to sign with Pittsburgh. These numbers suggest that is unlikely.
Everyone said the same thing about Aryna Sabalenka’s runner-up speech
Aryna Sabalenka offered a fairly brutal assessment of her French Open final against Coco Gauff that did not necessarily go down well with everyone watching.
Gauff beat Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday’s final at Roland Garros in Paris, with Sabalenka losing her cool at several points during the match. The match was played with the roof open amid windy conditions that impacted both players.
Sabalenka made an astonishing 70 unforced errors and was shouting confrontationally at her coaches for a large part of the final set. She paid tribute to Gauff in her runner-up speech, but also gave a harsh assessment of the match as a whole.
“Honestly, guys, this one hurts so much. Especially after such a tough two weeks,” Sabalenka said. “Playing great tennis and then in these terrible conditions to show such terrible tennis in the final, it really hurts. But it’s OK. Anyway, Coco, congrats. In these tough conditions, you were a better player than me.”
Aryna Sabalenka after losing to Coco Gauff in the Roland Garros final:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 7, 2025
*Aryna starts to cry and the crowd cheers for her*
Aryna: “honestly guys this one hurts so much. Especially after such a tough two weeks. Playing great tennis and then in these terrible conditions to show… pic.twitter.com/NKqn9Ou7f8
Sabalenka’s comments rubbed some the wrong way. Some on social media criticized her for being ungracious, and felt that her comments about the match being “terrible” were disrespectful to Gauff.
I appreciate disappointment and hurt BUT Sabalenka is such a salty loser. So ungracious in her defeat speeches. Not keen at all #RolandGarros
— Ella (@Damerella) June 7, 2025
What a pathetic speech from Sabalenka.
— KING Zyon 👑 (@zyonbets) June 7, 2025
I get it, you just lost a Grand Slam Final, no one is happy at that moment. But do you have to try and discredit Gauff’s trophy that much?
Every other word out of her mouth was “terrible final” “terrible conditions”
Aryna Sabalenka says to her team,
— notyourcountryclub (@showfortennis) June 7, 2025
“Sorry for this terrible final.”
Save that for the locker room. Coco doesn’t want to hear all that right now
Wow, Sabalenka needs to work on her speeches when she loses. "Terrible tennis". Do better.
— kate davidge (@RafalitoFan) June 7, 2025
Former WTA pro Rennae Stubbs also disliked the speech, calling it “rude” and arguing that the tennis was not terrible, but Gauff simply had better composure.
ugh….the tennis was not that bad. You made a bazillion unforced errors because youre playing against the fastest players in the world who is as gutsy as hell and had better composure then u!! but to say it was horrible…..ugh!!!! Damn that was rude. I said what I said.
— Rennae Stubbs ♈️ (@rennaestubbs) June 7, 2025
Seven-time French Open champion Chris Evert, speaking on TNT’s broadcast of the final, also did not seem too impressed with what she saw as excuses from Sabalenka for her poor play.
“When you heard Ayrna say it was the worst, I’m like, whoa,” Evert said. “You have to adjust. It’s the same on both sides. You have to adjust on both sides. You’re No. 1 in the world. You should know how to play on windy days by now.
“It was swirling. Well, you know what? You really have to get ready and get prepared for the shot quicker, and you have to be aware of that, and you have to make the court smaller and not go for the lines all the time if it’s that windy. It was the same for both of them, and I think Coco really adapted to it much better.”
Sabalenka made 70 unforced errors to Gauff’s 30. Her frustration was understandable, but Evert is correct. One player simply dealt with the conditions better than the other did, and that is why Gauff won.
We have seen that Sabalenka is capable of giving good speeches after falling in a major final. This one, however, missed the mark for some.
Coco Gauff celebrated with surprising figure after winning French Open
Coco Gauff’s first greeting after winning the French Open final on Saturday did not come from a member of her family or her team. Instead, it came from Spike Lee.
Lee was in the crowd at Roland Garros for Saturday’s final between Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, and was openly pulling for Gauff throughout. Naturally, he had a front row seat.
Spike Lee is ready for the final to start ✌️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/f9ONKEybF3
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2025
Gauff was able to rally from a first set defeat to win her first French Open, beating Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. The very first person in the stands to congratulate her was Lee in the front row, who gave her a big hug.
Coco x Spike Lee#RolandGarros #RG25 pic.twitter.com/TIQgFpkpLS
— Pape: Champion of Europe (@melvinwpeters) June 7, 2025
Lee is known for his appearances at New York sporting events, particularly Knicks and Yankees game. He seems to have bounced back very quickly from the Knicks’ loss in the Eastern Conference Finals.
As for Gauff, this is her second major title and her first at Roland Garros. She is clearly developing a very devoted fanbase that includes some famous faces. One has to wonder whether the motivational tactics that helped her to her first major played a role here again.
New details emerge regarding why Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau
New details have emerged revealing why the New York Knicks parted ways with coach Tom Thibodeau after their most successful season in years.
The Knicks had concerns about Thibodeau’s lack of adjustments and an overreliance on guard Jalen Brunson, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Knicks brass were concerned that Thibodeau never effectively adjusted to opponents shutting down the pick-and-roll pairing of Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns late in the season by putting a wing on Brunson.
There were also worries about how Brunson was used so heavily, and whether that might eventually become an issue for a player with a history of injuries. That fed into long-standing concerns about Thibodeau’s heavy demands, which two players, including Mikal Bridges, went public with during the season.
The Knicks’ Game 1 collapse in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Thibodeau’s inability to stem the tide in those moments, underlined all those concerns, and Thibodeau’s future was in doubt even before the series ended.
Ultimately, Brunson did bail the Knicks out of many tough situations during the playoffs. That might not have been sustainable, nor was it something the team wanted to keep relying on. Accordingly, they are seeking a coach who can make more effective use of the talent on their roster. That could involve the pursuit of at least one pretty big name.
Savannah Bananas turned 3 ridiculous trick plays in one inning
The Savannah Bananas took the field at Angel Stadium last week in front of several crowds of 45,000-plus fans and did not disappoint.
In the top of the third inning, with the Firefighters batting, the Bananas pulled off three consecutive trick plays over the span of just two minutes and 11 seconds.
The growth of Banana Ball and the love of the Savannah franchise has grown exorbitantly. They are currently on a world tour and regularly sell out major stadiums thanks to trick plays like those against the Firefighters.
Essentially the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, the Bananas are known for putting on amusing, family-friendly shows highlighted by wild antics and incredibly acrobatic catches.
Bananas games also routinely feature guest appearances and they most recently welcomed actor Patrick Renna, who portrayed Hamilton “Ham” Porter in the classic baseball film “The Sandlot.”
The Bananas are currently sold out through July with games in Grand Rapids and Cincinnati upcoming. They return home to Georgia on June 19 where they are scheduled to take on the Party Animals.
Novak Djokovic makes admission about his French Open loss
Novak Djokovic may have played in his last-ever French Open.
On Friday, following a 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the semifinals at Roland Garros, Djokovic hinted that retirement may be near.
“This could’ve been the last match ever I played here. I don’t know. That’s why it was a bit more emotional in the end. If this was the farewell match of Roland Garros for in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd,” he said, via the Roland Garros Press.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion wasn’t fully ready to commit to retirement but acknowledged that things are beginning to wind down at 38 years sold.
“Do I wish to play more, yes I do. But will I be able to play here in 12 months’ time, I don’t know,” Djokovic said. “I said it could have been my last match [here], I didn’t say it was.”
If retirement is on the horizon, Djokovic will have another opportunity to break a tie with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slams of all time at Wimbledon.
“I don’t know what tomorrow brings at this point in my career. I’m gonna keep on keeping on,” he said. “Obviously Wimbledon is next, which is my childhood favorite tournament. I’m gonna do everything possible to get myself ready. I guess my best chance is maybe Wimbledon to win another slam.”
Djokovic said he was fully motivated to play at Wimbledon and the US Open but wouldn’t commit to anything beyond that.
Alex Bregman shaved his rally mustache mid-game
Alex Bregman knew something needed to change as the New York Yankees surged to a 7-0 lead over his Boston Red Sox after just two innings on Friday night.
But Bregman, who has been out since May 23 with a quad injury, couldn’t help his teammates on the field. Instead, he had to find an alternative way to inspire and settled on a common superstition.
In between innings, a mustache-clad Bregman headed toward the locker room and emerged clean-shaven.
“Did Bregman shave?” an announcer asked. “It’s gone. He did!”
It’s not the first time Bregman has attempted to spark a rally by shaving his mustache during a game. He did the same thing as a member of the Houston Astros in 2018.
Unfortunately for Bregman and the Red Sox, it wasn’t enough to fully swing the pendulum. Although Boston battled back with six runs, the Yankees eventually closed out a 9-6 victory to kick off the three-game series.
The two teams will return to the field on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. Bregman hopes he won’t have to shave his head next.
