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MLB disciplined Tommy Pham for making a lewd gesture toward fans

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MLB disciplined Tommy Pham for making a lewd gesture toward fans

Tommy Pham’s D-Generation X moment did not go unnoticed by Major League Baseball.

MLB said Friday that Pham, an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Steelers, would receive a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine. Pham was disciplined for “his inappropriate actions towards fans” during Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, according to the league release.

In the fifth inning of Wednesday’s game, which was played in Anaheim, a fan made contact with Pham on a ball hit into the left field corner. Pham glared at the fan but ultimately returned to his position.

Then when Pham heard some heckling coming from the same area, he did an obscene stroking gesture toward that direction. Here is the video of the full sequence.

Pham has chosen to appeal his suspension. Thus, he remains in the lineup for Pittsburgh’s series opener on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

On his tenth MLB team, veteran outfielder Pham has a lengthy history of being combative and generally irascible. Pham most famously received a three-game suspension in 2022 for slapping opponent Joc Pederson prior to a game because of a disagreement over fantasy football (see the video here). Pham has been in the news lately for his reckless actions, and last week he was directly involved in a Pirates bench-clearing incident.

Pittsburgh ultimately went on to win Wednesday’s game 9-3 and also took two out of three games from the Angels in the series. But that series still came at a cost for them as Pham once again proved unable to control himself.

 

Before Game 3, JJ Redick discusses Luka Doncic’s terrible health

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Before Game 3, JJ Redick discusses Luka Doncic’s terrible health

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shed light on the illness that affected his star player Luka Doncic on Friday night.

Doncic had one of the worst playoff games of his career in Game 3 of the Lakers’ first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Slovenian tallied just 17 points on 6/16 shooting and committed a game-high 5 turnovers.

With Doncic looking mortal, the Timberwolves won 116-104 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Lakers.

During his press conference after the game, Redick provided reporters with some information regarding Doncic’s condition.

“[Luka Doncic] hasn’t been feeling well for the last 24 hours,” Redick said. “I don’t know how much he slept last night. He didn’t feel well last night. His stomach was bothering him. He was vomiting all afternoon. … He’s really under the weather.”

Doncic entered Friday’s game averaging 31.0 points in the playoffs through 52 career games, the second-highest mark in NBA history behind only Michael Jordan. It was evident from Friday’s opening tip that Luka did not look like his usual self. Doncic’s 17-point outing was the second-lowest scoring total of his playoff career.

The Lakers star’s performance Friday was the complete opposite of his stellar outing in Game 2. In that outing, Doncic helped tie the series 1-1 after dropping 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists.

With less than 48 hours separating Games 3 and 4, Lakers fans can only hope Doncic gets healthy in a hurry.

Fans are crying over a Notre Dame prospect’s heartfelt NFL draft call

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Fans are crying over a Notre Dame prospect’s heartfelt NFL draft call

Notre Dame alum Benjamin Morrison arguably had the best NFL draft call of the year so far.

On Friday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used the 53rd overall pick to select Morrison in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Morrison, son of former NFL defensive back Darryl Morrison, got the phone call informing him of the news while at home surrounded by his friends and family.

Benjamin slowly started to get overwhelmed by the gravity of the moment as he spoke to Buccaneers GM Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles.

“Thank you for believing in me,” an emotional Morrison said to Licht.

“Man, I’m not going to let you down,” the Notre Dame product later told Bowles. “I promise you, man. Thank you so much.”

MLB legend’s son is cut by the Phillies

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MLB legend’s son is cut by the Phillies

The son of a legendary MLB pitcher has seen his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies likely come to an end.

Kody Clemens, the son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday. The move was made to clear a roster spot for utility man Weston Wilson, who has been activated from the 10-day injured list after missing the start of the year with an oblique injury.

The 28-year-old Clemens has played in 97 total MLB games for the Phillies over the past three seasons. He batted .220 with 9 home runs and 31 RBI during that span.

Clemens appeared mostly as a pinch-hitter this season and did not have a hit in six plate appearances.

The Phillies acquired Clemens in a trade with the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2023 season. Clemens has hit .197 in the majors during his career.

In Game 3 against the Thunder, the Grizzlies have a historic playoff breakdown

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In Game 3 against the Thunder, the Grizzlies have a historic playoff breakdown

The Memphis Grizzlies were on the wrong side of history Thursday following their Game 3 first-round series matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Grizzlies led the Thunder 67-40 late in the first half at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. But disaster struck just as the home team’s lead approached 30.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant got undercut by Thunder defender Lu Dort during a fastbreak opportunity at the 3:07 mark of the second quarter. Morant crashed violently onto the hardwood after going airborne for what appeared to be a dunk attempt.

After posting about Shedeur, Deion Sanders receives an embarrassing Community Note

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After posting about Shedeur, Deion Sanders receives an embarrassing Community Note

Shedeur Sanders is not a member of an NFL team with the first round of the draft in the books, and it is safe to say his Hall of Fame father did not see that coming.

Deion Sanders said for months leading up to the draft that both Shedeur and former Colorado star Travis Hunter would be top-five picks. That was true for Hunter, and the Jacksonville Jaguars mortgaged their future to move up to No. 2 overall for the Heisman Trophy winner. Shedeur, however, fell out of the first round altogether.

After the first 32 picks were in the books, Deion had an embarrassing Community Notes update slapped on his X post from last year.

In May, Deion boldly declared that Shedeur will “be a top 5 pick” in response to a troll. “Shedeur Sanders was not a top 5 draft pick,” reads the Community Note that has now been added to that post.

Community Notes, which is X’s fact-checking feature, can be quite harsh. The Dallas Cowboys were roasted with a much harsher Community Notes update earlier this year.

Two quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, and Shedeur was not one of them. Cam Ward went to the Tennessee Titans at No. 1, which was a given. The New York Giants then acquired a second pick in the first round and took Jaxson Dart 25th overall while Sanders continued to tumble down the board.

At one point, Deion hinted that Shedeur could pull an Eli Manning and refuse to play for certain teams. Now, the Sanders family just wants Shedeur to hear his name called. That should happen at some point during the second round on Friday night.

JJ Redick discusses what went wrong for the Lakers in Game 1

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JJ Redick discusses what went wrong for the Lakers in Game 1

JJ Redick was in a somber mood following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 stinker against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Redick’s Lakers were hot to start their first-round series against the T-Wolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The purple and gold led took a 28-21 advantage into the second quarter.

But Minnesota punched back with a 14-2 run to start the second quarter. The Timberwolves outmuscled the Lakers the rest of the way, leading by as many as 27 points in their 117-95 Game 1 triumph.

During his postgame press conference, Redick was asked about what led to the Lakers’ unraveling in the second and third quarters.

“We were mentally ready. … I’m not sure, physically, we were ready,” admitted Redick. “When they started to play with a lot of thrust and physicality, we just didn’t respond immediately to that.”

After appreciating a base hit, Jarred Kelenic is humiliatingly dismissed

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After appreciating a base hit, Jarred Kelenic is humiliatingly dismissed

Jarred Kelenic apparently still has some fundamentals to learn in MLB Year 5.

The Atlanta Braves outfielder Kelenic humiliated himself during Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. In the sixth inning of the contest with the score tied 3-3, Kelenic stepped up to the plate with a runner on first. On an 0-1 count, Kelenic lifted a high fly ball into deep right field off Twins righty Simeon Woods Richardson.

Kelenic stood back to admire his work and slow-jogged his way to first base. Regrettably for him though, the ball fell short of the wall, and he had to suddenly hustle his way into second base. The throw beat Kelenic, who was originally called safe after seemingly manuevering away from the tag. But upon replay review, the umpires determined that Kelenic had been tagged on the foot, and he was thus called out.

Despite this, the Braves managed to score two runs in that inning and cling on to defeat the Twins 4-3. However, that did not improve Kelenic’s reputation there.

The batter should always be running out of the box on first contact on any ball that isn’t a no-doubter. But regrettably, Kelenic, 25, made a mistake that was all too typical of him. He is a first-round selection and previous top prospect with good physical prowess and strength. However, Kelenic is also notorious for his lack of maturity, and over the years, he has committed everything from shameful self-inflicted injuries to unsightly outfield misplays.

Shohei Ohtani had a valid reason for not traveling with the Dodgers

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Shohei Ohtani had a valid reason for not traveling with the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani did not make the road trip to Arlington, Texas, with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates for a good reason.

The Dodgers are in Texas for the first part of a 5-game road trip that will see them play the Rangers for three games, and then visit the Chicago Cubs for two games. Ohtani did not travel with his team so he could remain in Southern California in anticipation of the birth of his first child.

The Dodgers officially placed Ohtani on the paternity list and selected the contract of Eddie Rosario. They also transferred Edgardo Henriquez to the 60-day injured list to make room.

According to reports, James Harden made an intriguing revelation before to the Clippers-Nuggets matchup

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According to reports, James Harden made an intriguing revelation before to the Clippers-Nuggets matchup

Days before facing MVP candidate Nikola Jokic in a first-round series, James Harden reportedly offered some intriguing thoughts on the NBA’s MVP competition.

Prior to Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets, Harden’s Los Angeles Clippers took a plane to Colorado earlier this week. Harden was able to speak with NBA reporter Rachel Nichols shortly before the team’s journey to the East.

On a recent episode of the “Open Floor” podcast, Nichols shared one tidbit from her conversation with Harden. Nichols said that she had asked Harden about who he believed was the “best player” in the NBA. While Harden still picked Jokic, he added an interesting caveat to his answer.

“No question, Jokic is the best player,” Harden said, per Nichols. “But all the players, we want to see [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] win MVP because of the season he had and the winning. But of course, Jokic is the best player.”

Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander are the two clear frontrunners to be named MVP of the 2024-25 season.

Hearing Harden reportedly claim that “all the players” are rooting for Shai is a bold move ahead of his team’s 4-5 series against the Joker. The mild-mannered Jokic is surely no Michael Jordan when it comes to holding grudges, but Harden’s take may have given the Nuggets a little more bulletin board material ahead of Game 1.

On the other hand, Harden may simply want Gilgeous-Alexander to reap the same rewards that the former once did. Harden won the MVP award in the 2017-18 season after a similar season to the one Gilgeous-Alexander is having.

The Beard led the 65-win Houston Rockets to the best record in the NBA as the league’s leading scorer. SGA did the same for his 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder squad, with much better efficiency and defensive metrics compared to Harden’s MVP campaign.

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