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TBT: An Interview with Chris Herren, former Nugget, Celtic, and subject of ESPN 30 for 30 film
I’m nearing the finish line in my Master’s degree in Leadership through Northeastern University. It’s been one hell of journey over the past five or six years and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. To say that upgrading and self-improvement …
Former first-rounder leverages personal bests
Former first-round pick Courtney Hawkins took a career year with the Independent League’s Sugar Land Skeeters and used it to sign a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Hawkins, who was drafted 13th overall by the White Sox …
Your Road To The Show
For the first time in probably two years I picked up a video game controller with the sole purpose of playing a video game, not cruising Netflix or Amazon Prime. No homework, no day job work, just a responsibility free …
Nowhere to go but up for former first-round pick Kyle Drabek
Kyle Drabek was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the (18th) 2006 MLB Draft. Three years later, as a top 25 prospect, he was one of three players traded for future Hall of Famer Roy Halladay. …
Portelli has greatest season in Pecos League history
Brian Portelli is not a household name, and even after what he did in the Pecos League, it still might not register amongst watercooler conversations. Portelli’s college career began at Grand Rapids Community College before he transferred to Florida International …
After an outstanding start, New York Mets ink Grotz to minor league deal
Seven games and 32 innings was all it took before the New York Mets signed Zac Grotz to a minor league deal. When I said it would only be a matter of time before he got another shot, I didn’t realize …
Full Bloom: Molly Bloom goes all in on life
At the head of the most exclusive underground poker scene was former Olympic hopeful, Molly Bloom. Her rise and fall has been profiled in the Hollywood blockbuster, Molly’s Game directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film based on her book, details …
Pro call only a matter of time for Zac Grotz
Former Houston Astros draft pick Zac Grotz is putting together a year any baseball person can be proud of After appearing in five games, including two starts for the Atlantic League’s York Revolution, the 25 year old hailing from San Mateo, …
Major League bullpen powering Ducks in the standings
The Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League are less than a quarter into their 2018 season, but the ex-MLB’ers brought in to anchor their bullpen are paying dividends already. Vinnie Pestano has a career 2.98 ERA during his …
