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XFL -
The Rock with RedBird Capital Partners have purchased the XLF for about $15 million. The sake must still be approved by a bankruptcy judge at a hearing Friday. It has been approved by bankruptcy court.
MLB -
Quick Quiz!! - Who was the unofficial reason for the “3 batter per pitcher” rule?
Shohei Ohtani - has a Grade 1-2 strain of the flexor pronator mass, an injury that could prevent him from returning to the mound in 2020. Officially will not throw for at LEAST 4-6 weeks. He IS traveling with the team to seattle as the DH and is now day to day.
Mike Trout - and his wife have welcomed their bouncing baby boy Beckham Aaron Trout… AKA B.A.T. Aaron, his middle name is in tribute to Jessica’s late brother. I looked into the Paternity Leave for ball players, it stands as 3 days off, which I feel is REALLY short. I was expecting him not to be back for at least 2 weeks, but I am glad that he will be back with the team starting tuesday. 24.00-28
Charges officially filed in Tyler Skaggs’ Death. Former LAA employee Eric Kay has been charged with distributing fentanyl in connection to the death of Tyler Skaggs. The investigation is on going.
Cardinals - There has been a report that Multiple St. Luis Cardnals players went to a casino just before the outbreak of Covid 19 hit the organization. MLB Players initially were “discouraged” from leaving their team hotels, but after this outbreak they are now Prohibited from leaving. Cards president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has come forward and stated that players going to the casino was “not true… to HIS knowledge” (Talk about passing the buck)
NFL -
Adrian Petterson has set his sights on number 22. AP has announced,nay… called OUT Emmitt Smith and put him on notice that the greatest record in Football is going to fall. AP has no plans of walking away anytime soon, he said he still has a Super Bowl Ring to get…. And to pass Smith as the leagues all time rushing leader. He is currently only 4,139 yards behind the Cowboys Legend… which means he would have to play will into his 40’s to pass smith. Do you think he can stay healthy enough to break it?
Dak calls for inmate’s release. Dak is asking Oklahoma governor asking for release of death row inmate Julius Jones. Do you think Dak getting involved with something like this is a smart move? We have seen other “Famous Individuals” reach out to other high ranking officials, but usually actors or actresses. What do you think?
NCAAF -
Health and Safety issues at forefront of initial talks between Pac-12 and Players. Earlier in the week Pac-12 players released a letter to the Pac-12 leadership expressing their concerns over being asked to play during a pandemic in a system without enforced health and safety standards. They are asking for adequate Covid testing, the ability to have representation while being asked to sign documents that may serve as liability waivers. They are asking that unjust rules that prevent the 98% of college football and basketball players who wont go pro from capitalizing on what would otherwise be the most valuable years of their lives.
