Month: June 2023

Yainer Díaz’s RBI single and Alex Bregman’s two-run RBI single helped the Houston Astros grab a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning. 

Los Angeles Angels’ Brandon Drury launched a solo home run to regain the lead over the Houston Astros in the fifth inning.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to USMNT’s roster for the CONCACAF Nations League matchup against Mexico and debate whether Folarin Balogun should already be the starter in comparison to Ricardo Pepi.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse debate whether Inter Miami and FC Barcelona can sway Lionel Messi away from Saudi Arabia and analyze what move Messi should do.

Join USWNT superstar Julie Ertz as she sits down with Alexi Lalas to discuss her triumphant return to the field. In this exclusive interview, Ertz opens up about her journey back to the team, and even takes on questions from fellow legend Carli Lloyd.

In this exclusive interview, USWNT midfield legend Julie Ertz sits down with Alexi Lalas to discuss the players that are a must-watch this summer. Get the inside scoop on rising stars like Sophia Smith and Crystal Dunn.

Julie Ertz sat down with Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to discuss what makes this USWNT squad so special in comparison to previous years ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the latest in the league’s investigation into Ja Morant’s recent off-court incident, one that appeared to show the Grizzlies’ star displaying a gun during an Instagram live video in May.

During a press conference ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Silver told reporters that the NBA has “uncovered a fair amount of additional information” in its investigation of Morant’s behavior. However, Silver said he believed it would be unfair to the Heat and the Nuggets to announce the results of the league’s investigation during the Finals.

Instead, Silver said Morant’s punishment will be announced “shortly after the conclusion of the Finals.” Following Morant’s second incident last month, Memphis suspended Morant from all team activities while awaiting the results of the league’s investigation. 

Adam Silver: “I don’t think we know yet what it will take to change (Ja Morant’s) behavior.” Silver indicates the NBA has reached a decision on discipline for Morant and will wait until after the Finals to announce.

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) June 1, 2023

Morant’s second potential punishment comes after the 23-year-old served an eight-game suspension during the 2022–23 regular season after he posted a video on Instagram in which he displayed a gun at a Colorado night club in March. After Morant served his first suspension, the two-time All-Star returned for the remainder of the regular season and played with the Grizzlies in the postseason until they were eliminated by the Lakers in the first round.

Prior to Silver’s comments on Thursday, the commissioner spoke with ESPN’s Malika Andrews ahead of the 2023 NBA draft lottery, stating that he was “shocked” by Morant’s second incident involving a gun and that he was “assuming the worst” as the league conducted its investigation.

American tennis star Taylor Fritz won a tough four-set match, 2–6 6–4 6–3 6–4, during the second round of the French Open on Thursday, but he was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd.

This was because Fritz, the No. 9 seed in the major tournament, took out France’s last hope of winning the men’s title, since he beat Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.

There are now no French men remaining in the draw, so the home crowd let Fritz hear it throughout the match.

Right after match point, Fritz immediately went to silence the crowd, which only further egged on the boisterous boos.

TAYLOR SAYS: 🤫@Taylor_Fritz97 takes out home favourite Arthur Rinderknech 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round in Paris!#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/Iqe9Vl0zSa

— Eurosport (@eurosport) June 1, 2023

The 25-year-old continued to shush the fans at Roland Garros as he walked across the clay court, sparking more boos before He started blowing kisses to the crowd. As the announcer said in the video above, “the French might not forget that.”

The boos didn’t stop even as Fritz was trying to be interviewed after the win. It took nearly a full minute to get the crowd to quiet down.

“I love you guys” 😂

The French crowd ‘loves’ @Taylor_Fritz97 🤣🤫#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/UU1wj7qVs3

— Eurosport (@eurosport) June 1, 2023

The shushing continued to Twitter after Fritz left the arena, as he tweeted just one simple emoji.

🤫

— Taylor Fritz (@Taylor_Fritz97) June 1, 2023

It looks like Fritz has decided to take on the villain role at Roland Garros.

Ja Morant is currently serving an indefinite suspension from the Grizzlies, but further discipline from the NBA could come shortly after the finals.