#postseason 2010

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daily seb 316/365

[sputnikodin]

it's kind of sad how people who dismiss sports as like distant from and duller than other forms of entertainment don't understand the narrative nature of anything involving a team or a league or any other kind of shared history. bengie molina was the giants' star catcher for four years; he caught their phenom pitcher tim lincecum to both of his cy young awards (tim would go on the record saying he felt half of each award belonged to bengie). then in 2010 he was abruptly traded to the texas rangers to make room in the giants for rookie catcher buster posey, who ended up being an utter sensation, both behind the plate and beside it; he was recognized as one of the best players in the whole mlb at the time.

the rangers and the giants won their respective leagues in the 2010 postseason to become the two contenders for the world series. molina caught for the rangers. he squatted behind his former teammates and worked to trick them and evade them and take them out. he caught while buster posey batted. he batted while tim lincecum pitched to him

[devilsupdates]

Update on trade

Again this is coming from ESPN and the Devils app

We got a goalie!!!!

The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team has acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for New Jersey’s conditional third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. Montreal will retain 50% of Allen’s salary both this year and in 2024-25, the last year of his contract. The announcement was made by President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald.

The conditions on the pick are as follows: if Allen plays in 40 regular-season games in the 2024-25 season and his club qualifies for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2025 third-round pick becomes New Jersey’s 2025 second-round selection.

Allen, 33, joins New Jersey after spending the last four seasons with Montreal. The 6’2”, 195lbs. goaltender recorded a 41-68-15 career record with the Canadiens, while also earning three shutouts and a 3.30 goals-against average (GAA). Allen posted 6-12-3 record in 21 games this season for Montreal and owns a 6-1-0 career record playing at Prudential Center.

Before Allen was traded to Montreal on Sept. 2, 2020, he played in parts of eight seasons with the St. Louis Blues from 2011-12 to 2019-20. Allen earned 148 career wins with St. Louis, which ranks second all-time for Blues franchise history. The Fredericton, New Brunswick native logged his first career regular season start on Feb. 13, 2013, in a 4-3 win at Detroit. He recorded a career-high 33 wins in 2016-17 with St. Louis and earned a career-high six shutouts in 2015-16.

The veteran netminder also carries Stanley Cup Playoff experience, after playing in six postseasons with St. Louis, and was a member of their 2019 Stanley Cup championship team. Allen has played in 29 career postseason contests and owns an 11-12 overall record with a 2.06 GAA.

Born on Aug.7, 1990, St. Louis selected Allen in the second round, 34th overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft. He also represented Canada on the international stage at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) U18 World Junior Championship (WJC) in 2007-08 and 2009-10. Allen helped Canada win a Gold Medal in 2008 and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. He also earned a Silver Medal with Canada at the 2010 WJC.

[lboogie1906]

Leon Joseph “Bip” Roberts (October 27, 1963) is a former MLB second baseman and outfielder who played (1986-98) for the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics.

He was a speedy second baseman. Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the Draft as a supplemental pick in 1982, after stealing a combined 90 bases in his two previous minor league seasons, he was taken by the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 draft in December 1985.

In 1992, he was selected as a National League All-Star, going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Ηe was named the Cincinnati Reds team MVP, and was 8th in voting for the NL MVP, stealing 44 bases, and hitting .323. He tied an NL record in 1992 with ten consecutive base hits.

After the 1993 season, he re-signed with the Padres. In 1994, he recorded an MLB-best 24-game hitting streak for the Padres. He would play for the Indians in the postseason, although he missed a game in the World Series.

In 1202 games over 12 seasons, he posted a .294 batting average (1220-for-4147) with 663 runs, 203 doubles, 31 triples, 30 home runs, 352 RBI, 264 stolen bases, 396 bases on balls, .358 on-base percentage, and .380 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .976 fielding percentage. In 16 postseason games, he hit .246 (15-for-61) with 4 runs, 5 doubles, 5 RBI, 3 stolen bases and 5 walks.

He has worked for NBC Sports Bay Area as a co-host for the Oakland Athletics pre-game telecasts. In 2008, he took over as the head coach for the Skyline High School baseball team in Oakland. He was an assistant coach to the Academy of Art Urban Knights NCAA Division II PacWest baseball program (2010–12). He has donated his time to the Students Rising Above Foundation, which helps low-income, at-risk Bay Area kids overcome obstacles.

He was born in Berkeley and raised in Oakland, attending Skyline High School And Chabot Community College. He is married to Janina Roberts and has one child. He is the nephew of former NFL player Roy Shivers. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[hockeyreport]

Canes GM Waddell Steps Down, Tulsky Named Interim GM

Tom Dundon, Owner and Governor of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that President and General Manager Don Waddell has resigned from his position with the organization. Additionally, Eric Tulsky has been named interim general manager, and a full search has begun for a permanent general manager. Darren Yorke will support Tulsky with managerial duties while continuing in his role as assistant general manager. Waddell joined the Hurricanes as president on July 1, 2014, and oversaw team business operations for each of the last 10 seasons. He was then named the ninth general manager in franchise history on May 8, 2018, and Carolina won at least one round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during each of his six seasons in charge of hockey operations. The Hurricanes have sold out each of their last 67 games at PNC Arena, including regular season and postseason, marking the longest sellout streak in franchise history. The Detroit, Mich., native previously served as general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers from 1998-2010 and won the Stanley Cup as an assistant general manager with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98. Tulsky has spent 10 seasons with the Hurricanes, originally joining the organization as a consultant in 2014, and then becoming a hockey analyst in 2015. He was named manager of hockey analytics in 2017, before being promoted to vice president of hockey management and strategy in 2018. Since being named assistant general manager in 2020, Tulsky has been involved in all player personnel decisions, overseen pro scouting and the team’s hockey information department, and assisted with player contract negotiations, salary cap compliance, and other hockey-related matters. The Philadelphia, Pa., native holds a B.A. in chemistry and physics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

[strawberryblondebutch]

wait genuine question, why do you hate the giants??

Most of it is general Philly fan pettiness -- the two teams have a pretty nasty rivalry that goes back 15ish years, and I have not forgiven them for the 2010 World Series, in which they beat both the Phillies and the Rangers (the latter led by Cliff Lee, who many Phillies fans at the time still claimed as theirs). More than petty rivalry, there are a couple main reasons behind my bad blood.

Number one: Buster Posey. Buster Posey was the Giants' catcher from 2009 to 2021. As you all know, catchers are my favorite and I was a catcher (technically still am, in beer league). His fans like to call him the best game caller in the sport, but that's blatantly untrue. Carlos Ruiz caught 4 no-hitters, including a perfect game and a postseason no-hitter, and all his batterymates credited him with those no-nos. (I also find it hard to believe Ruiz would just hang back if a hitter charged the mound, like Posey did in 2019).

The Buster Posey Rule will be his legacy, and it's a bad one. In 2011, Buster Posey was blocking home plate as Scott Cousins was running home. They collided and Posey broke his leg. Season-ending injury. The Giants proceed to whine about how dangerous home plate collisions are, which they are, but instead of reworking the rules fairly, they decide to drastically limit when the catcher is allowed to stand at home plate (i.e. wildly limit my ability to do my fucking job). No-contact out calls at home have been overturned because the catcher was "illegally blocking the plate." (To show you I'm not biased, here's an example of a nonsense call helping my team) It's the one position that doesn't get free reign of movement on defensive plays and it sucks.

Number two: Gabe Kapler. Gabe Kapler is barely a fucking MLB manager. He goes into the analytics room and does whatever the computers tell him to do. He has zero eye for the sport, which leads to bullpen mismanagement and platooning every position because again, that's what the numbers say. He sucked in Philly and we let him know it.

Now, a funny thing happened in 2021. Every Giant had a career year. They won 107 games. And people started acting like we were wrong to boo and bitch about Gabe Kapler (who is terrible).

They've since regressed to the mean, but I'll never forget Kapler being treated like the second coming of Connie Mack. Not to mention, he's still a weird dude with a sketchy past. And, just like Buster Posey, he doesn't go to bat for his team when he needs to. We here in Philly? We don't take kindly to that

[balanchine-ballet-master]

Four Dancers Promoted to Principal at New York City Ballet

by Gia Kourlas The New York Times

Early Sunday evening, just after New York City Ballet’s final performance of the season, four soloists received the kind of postseason gift every dancer dreams of: Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia and Mira Nadon were elevated to the rank of principal dancer. They learned of their promotions onstage after the curtain fell on “The Sleeping Beauty,” receiving the news from Jonathan Stafford, the company’s artistic director, and Wendy Whelan, its associate artistic director. During that ballet’s two-week run, and throughout the winter season, they had all made important debuts, including originating roles in the premiere of Justin Peck’s evening-length “Copland Dance Episodes.”

Mira Nadon in The Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Erin Baiano.

Nadon, the youngest at 21, is newsworthy beyond her shimmering technique and overall radiance. She is also the company’s first Asian American female principal. (Her mother is South Asian.) “I had no idea,” she said, adding that the news was “really amazing and quite an honor.”

As for the promotion itself? Nadon, usually composed, sounded shaky. “I still haven’t quite processed it, but it’s just a whole new height that you have to hold yourself to,” she said. “To be in the top rank in the company is a big responsibility. I feel like I have a lot of work to grow into that title, but I’m really excited to start.”

During the winter season, Nadon, who was born in Boston and began her training at the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy in Montclair, Calif., was especially busy: She made debuts in George Balanchine’s “Stravinsky Violin Concerto” and “Episodes,” Jerome Robbins’s “Rondo”—opposite LaFreniere—and as the Lilac Fairy and Diamond in Peter Martins’s “The Sleeping Beauty.”

Isabella LaFreniere as Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Erin Baiano.

Both she and LaFreniere, from Lambertville, Mich., were promoted to soloist in 2022. LaFreniere, 26, who danced Aurora in “Beauty” for the first time last week, joined the company in 2014. Injuries have curtailed her progress, but she emerged from the pandemic refreshed and recharged, making important debuts in two vintage gems: Balanchine’s “Chaconne” and Balanchine and Robbins’s “Firebird,” which she reprised this season with mystery and mastery.

Roman Mejia in Allegro Brillante. Photo by Erin Baiano.

Mejia, 23, who made “Beauty” debuts as Bluebird and Gold, has in recent seasons shown his athletic virtuosity as Oberon in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and in “Rubies” from “Jewels.” Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he has ballet in his blood. Starting at age 3, he began training with his parents, Maria Terezia Balogh and Paul Mejia, a former dancer with City Ballet. Mejia, too, was transformed after the pandemic; his brashness took on a new refinement, while retaining its ebullient power. In 2021, he was promoted to soloist.

Emilie Gerrity in Agon. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Gerrity, at 32, has long been an integral, versatile member of the company, joining in 2010 and becoming a soloist in 2017. That kind of longevity can stunt a dancer, but Gerrity, who possesses a voluptuous strength, has seemingly used the time to develop her own artistic voice. This season, she made debuts as the Lilac Fairy in “Sleeping Beauty,” as well as in Balanchine’s “Walpurgisnacht Ballet.”

Born in Danbury, Conn., Gerrity began training at 5 and went onto study at the New Paltz School of Ballet and before joining City Ballet, studied at the company’s affiliated School of American Ballet, along with all the new principals. “I’m freaking out,” she said. “I feel crazy in all ways. I’ve worked my entire life to get here.”

Gerrity has been in the company the longest of the four. “I remember being like, I don’t know if it’s going to happen—because you really do never know,” she said. “But I was like, I’m getting these amazing opportunities, and why am I going to sit here and think maybe it’s not going to happen versus just applying myself and trying to be better each time?”

She added, “Of course, tears were shed.”

[ozzyscollectiblehub]

The San Francisco Giants: A Storied Legacy of Baseball Excellence

Few baseball franchises have a history as rich and decorated as the San Francisco Giants. With roots stretching back to their days in New York, the Giants have long been one of the most iconic teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). From legendary players to historic moments, this franchise has provided generations of fans with unforgettable experiences. Let’s take a deep dive into the storied history of the Giants, their successes, challenges, and their undying influence on the game.

A Move Across the Country: From New York to San Francisco

The Giants began their journey as the New York Gothams in 1883 before changing their name to the Giants two years later. During their tenure in New York, the Giants established themselves as one of the dominant teams in the early years of professional baseball, winning five World Series titles before their relocation. Legends like Christy Mathewson, Mel Ott, and Willie Mays made their mark in the Big Apple, cementing the franchise’s place in baseball lore.

In 1958, seeking a new market and greater financial opportunities, the franchise made a monumental move to the West Coast, becoming the San Francisco Giants. The transition was part of a broader expansion of baseball to California, along with the relocation of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles. While the move created an enduring rivalry with the Dodgers, it also initiated a new era of baseball in the Bay Area.

The Bay Area Era: A New Chapter

When the Giants first arrived in San Francisco, they played their home games at Seals Stadium before moving to the iconic Candlestick Park in 1960. While Candlestick became known for its windy and often uncomfortable conditions, it was the home where many Giants legends, including Willie Mays and Juan Marichal, made their mark in San Francisco.

Though the Giants had star power and consistently fielded competitive teams, postseason success initially eluded them. They made it to the World Series in 1962 but lost in a dramatic seven-game series to the New York Yankees. For decades, the Giants would fall short in the postseason, enduring a drought of championship victories that lasted for over half a century.

The Barry Bonds Era: Greatness and Controversy

In the 1990s, the Giants entered a new chapter with the arrival of Barry Bonds, one of the most talented and controversial players in MLB history. Bonds, the son of former Giants player Bobby Bonds, transformed the franchise with his unprecedented combination of power and speed. His career achievements include seven MVP awards and 762 home runs, making him the all-time home run leader.

While Bonds’ individual brilliance brought the Giants back into the spotlight, his career was clouded by allegations of performance-enhancing drug use. Bonds’ pursuit of the home run record, combined with the scrutiny of the steroid era, made him a polarizing figure. The Giants reached the World Series in 2002 but lost to the Anaheim Angels in seven games, leaving the Bonds era without a championship.

The Dynasty: 2010, 2012, 2014

Following years of frustration and near misses, the Giants finally broke through in the 2010s, establishing themselves as one of the most dominant teams of the decade. The dynasty began in 2010, when the Giants won their first World Series title since moving to San Francisco. Led by a deep pitching staff that included Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and closer Brian Wilson, as well as the hitting of Buster Posey, the Giants defeated the Texas Rangers to claim the championship.

The Giants would go on to win two more titles in 2012 and 2014, solidifying their dynasty status. Their success was marked by a mix of star talent and role players stepping up in key moments. Madison Bumgarner’s heroic performance in the 2014 World Series, particularly in Game 7 against the Kansas City Royals, became one of the greatest pitching performances in baseball history.

The Giants’ success in the 2010s was a testament to their resilience, chemistry, and manager Bruce Bochy’s leadership. Bochy’s ability to get the most out of his team in high-pressure situations was a hallmark of their championship runs.

AT&T Park: A Beloved Home

A key part of the Giants’ modern identity is their home ballpark, AT&T Park (now known as Oracle Park). Opened in 2000, the stadium quickly became one of the most beloved venues in baseball, renowned for its stunning views of San Francisco Bay, the giant Coca-Cola bottle in left field, and the iconic McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall, where kayakers gather in hopes of retrieving home run balls hit into the water.

Oracle Park has become a centerpiece of the Giants’ success, known for creating a unique, fan-friendly atmosphere that consistently ranks among the best in MLB. Its downtown location and aesthetic design have made it a must-visit for baseball fans.

Giants Legends and the Hall of Fame

Throughout their history, the Giants have been home to some of the greatest players in baseball. Hall of Famers like Willie Mays, widely considered one of the best all-around players in the sport, and Willie McCovey, known for his immense power, left lasting legacies. Juan Marichal, with his high leg kick and dominance on the mound, also became a symbol of Giants’ greatness.

Barry Bonds, despite his controversies, remains one of the most influential figures in the franchise’s history. His status in the Hall of Fame is still debated, but his impact on the game and the Giants is undeniable.

The Future: Building Toward New Heights

As the Giants look to the future, they remain focused on building a new core of talent. Buster Posey’s retirement marked the end of an era, but the team is dedicated to developing a new generation of stars while maintaining their strong farm system.

Under the guidance of manager Gabe Kapler and President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, the Giants are focused on returning to the top of the baseball world. With a mix of young talent and veteran leadership, the franchise remains committed to winning while embracing modern analytics and innovation.

The San Francisco Giants have a long and illustrious history, filled with iconic players, dramatic moments, and, finally, championship success. From their origins in New York to their dynasty in San Francisco, the Giants are a franchise built on perseverance, passion, and a deep connection with their fans. As they continue to evolve, the Giants’ legacy will endure, and their place in baseball’s pantheon of great teams is secure.

[dpinoycosmonaut]

CELTICS GET OVER HUMP, END 16-YEAR DROUGHT WITH RECORD 18th NBA TITLE

by Bert A. Ramirez / June 29, 2024

The Boston Celtics and their supporters pose with the Larry O’Brien championship trophy after clinching a record 18th championship.  (Photo by Charles Krupa of The Associated Press)

The 2024 Boston Celtics didn’t only have the burden of trying to win the franchise’s first title since 2008 but also disproving the notion that their two leading stars – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown – would never win together. This is because the All-Star wing duo had made the conference finals in four of their first six years together and lost in the end.

Exactly 16 years to the day a team led by Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen won the Celtics’ last championship on June 17, 2008, this squad led by Brown and Tatum finally won another, getting over the hump and proving many pundits wrong by dominating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch this year’s championship 4-1 and capture a record 18th title.

It took all of 16 years and many heartaches, including a heartbreaking seven-game loss in the 2010 championship series to the arch-rival LA Lakers and a six-game downfall to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 Finals, but when the Celtics finally won another title, there can’t be any greater high nor any better feeling for this bunch given the vindication that it gave.

“It means the world,” Tatum said after the Celtics received the championship trophy from NBA commissioner Adam Silver. “It’s been a long time. And damn I’m grateful.

"You know what it feels like to be on the other side of this and be in the locker room and hearing the other team celebrating, hearing them celebrate on your home floor,” Tatum continued, referring to their Game 6 loss to the Warriors two years back. “That was devastating. Now, to elevate yourself in a space that, you know, all your favorite players are in… It's a hell of a feeling. This is more – I dreamed about what it would be like, but this is 10 times better."

And he and Brown fittingly anchored the Celtics’ successful run, which finally ended a streak of 107 playoff games they have played together without winning a title, the longest in league history by any duo before finally clinching one. Along the way, these Celtics beat both the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers by a 4-1 count in the first two rounds, and then swept the Indiana Pacers in four games to make the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.

And the denouement saw the Celtics end up with a 16-3 postseason record and finish with an 80-21 overall mark, which was 15 victories more than any other team in the league, including both regular season and the playoffs. That .792 winning percentage ranks second in team history behind only the Celtics’ 1985-86 championship club that finished 82-18 (.820).

In this clinching contest, Brown and Tatum combined for eight points and, together with Sam Hauser’s three-point shot, sparked a finishing 11-3 run that gave Boston a 28-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. Brown and Tatum then combined for 19 more points in the second quarter even as Tatum passed for five of his game-high 11 assists in the period to keep the Celts in control.

The Celtics had erected a 46-31 lead with 7:08 left in the second quarter on a three-point play by Tatum, and when the Mavericks cut it to 48-39 a little more than two minutes later, the Celtics responded with a 19-7 spurt that was capped by a half-court buzzer-beater by Payton Pritchard, who was sent in precisely for such a possible play, to take a 67-46 bulge at the break. That parking-lot heave by Pritchard, his second such shot of the series, seemed to take the wind out of the Mavericks even as the TD Garden crowd erupted in a pandemonium

It's something taken out of Boston coach Joe Mazzulla’s playbook that told the Celtics to finish every quarter strong, and the Celts did precisely that. Over the last two minutes of the first and second quarters, the Celtics outscored the Mavericks 22-4, and that made all the difference in this game as the Mavericks never recovered and could not come nearer than 17 points before Boston took an 86-67 lead into the fourth quarter. The Celtics would then duplicate the biggest lead they took in the third, 26 points, with 3:40 left at 104-78, and Dallas coach Jason Kidd finally raised the white flag with 2:37 left and Boston up 106-85 when he took out Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Tatum had another double-double with a game-best 31 points (on 11-of-24 floor shooting but just 1-for-7 from three) and 11 assists, his third in the Finals (he also had a double-double in scoring and assists in Game 2, when Boston beat the Mavericks 105-98, and a double-double in scoring and rebounds in Game 1, when the Celtics set the tone for the series with a 107-89 blowout) on top of eight rebounds and two steals.

Jayson Tatum raises the championship trophy as the Celtics and their fans celebrate. (Photo by Charles Krupa of The Associated Press)

But Brown took the Bill Russell Trophy as Finals MVP after scoring 21 points (though he shot just 7-of-23 from the floor, his worst in the series) and collecting eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. It was Brown, after all, who dominated in the crucial Game 3, scoring 15 of his 30 points in the third quarter of a 106-99 victory by Boston, during which the Celtics took control of the game – and the series – by outscoring the Mavericks 35-19 in the period, while assuming most of the defensive job on Doncic.

That Game 3 victory afforded the Celtics an all-too-human letdown in Game 4, when Dallas scored an anomalous 122-84 walkover that sent the series back to Boston and enabled the Celtics to clinch it before a raucous home crowd.

“I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime Jayson Tatum,” Brown said after being awarded his Finals MVP trophy, the second hardware he has won in this year’s playoffs after also taking the Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP.

Jaylen Brown, the Finals MVP, drives against P.J. Washington of Dallas in Game 5 of the Finals, which Boston won 106-88 to clinch it.  (Photo by Charles Krupa of The Associated Press)

But these Celtics are not all Brown and Tatum as most everybody sent in by Mazzulla contributed to the victory to finally nail down that elusive 18th championship banner, which has given back Boston the distinction as the team with the most number of titles in NBA history by breaking a tie with the Lakers, who won a 17th title during the “bubble” season of 2020. This included an injured Kristaps Porzingis, who was sent in by Mazzulla midway through the first quarter and had five points and was a plus-8 in 16 minutes on the floor, Hauser, who had eight points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal, as well as Pritchard, who made that miracle three at the halftime buzzer that took the air out of the Mavericks’ sails.

Of course, the Celtics’ starters after Tatum and Brown that the team’s president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, has painstakingly put together over the last three years assumed much of the responsibility, as expected. Jrue Holiday, whom Stevens acquired before the season for Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III after being traded by Milwaukee to Portland, also had a double-double with 15 points, a team-high 11 rebounds, four assists and a steal for a game-best plus-21 plus/minus rating, White chipped a front tooth and was bloodied on the way to contributing 14 points on a team-best 4-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc, as well as eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block, while Al Horford, who started at center the whole series with Porzingis hobbled, chipped in vital totals of nine points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals for a plus-20 plus/minus rating.

With the victory, Horford also ended a streak of 186 playoff games without a title, the second-longest streak in history behind only the retired Utah great Karl Malone’s 193. James Harden of the LA Clippers now holds the longest title-less streak among active players with 166 playoff games.

And the championship victory also made Mazzulla, the target of much criticism especially in his first year as head coach last year because of his unorthodox ways, which include not calling timeouts even when rival teams are in hot pursuit, the youngest coach at 35 to win a title since Celtics legend Bill Russell led the Celtics to the championship in 1968 at 34 as a player coach.

Stevens’ faith in Mazzulla certainly paid off. After all, it was he who put Mazzulla at the helm after erstwhile coach Ime Udoka was suspended in 2022 for violation of team rules, and liked Joe for his dedication to his craft and discipline, his analytical mind and, most of all, his passion.

"He may have been unproven to other people, but not to me," Stevens said. "He was put in a tough situation last year. But he grew from it, and this year he got a chance to really prepare for a season." “You have very few chances in life to be great,” Mazzulla said when it was all over.

But the historic triumph means the most to the two Jays, who finally achieved their ultimate goal after having been the target of much vitriol for their supposed inability to win the ultimate prize despite reaching the conference finals together four times in the previous six years and for purportedly being soft especially in crunch time. "I mean, this is going to be a night that I will remember for the rest of my life, from the game, the celebration, these moments," Tatum said of their landmark triumph. "Over the last couple years, we had some tough losses at home in the playoffs. We've lost the NBA championship at home in front of our fans. We had a chance to beat Miami in Game 6 a few years ago and lost that one.

"So to have a big win – the biggest win that you could have in front of your home crowd – I felt like that was really important to go out there and do everything in my power to make sure we won this game tonight."

"I can't even put into words the emotions," Brown, meanwhile, said. "It's just I'm blessed and I'm grateful. This was a full team effort. We had a great team. My teammates were great. They allowed me to lead us on both ends of the ball, and we just came out and performed on our home floor. It's just amazing.”

"I just think we had passed the phase where we'd both been All-Stars and been on All-NBA teams," Tatum noted of his partnership with Brown. "Not saying that (expletive) is not important, but we'd done it. And God willing, we'll keep doing it. But it was time to start sacrificing points or shot attempts or whatever to win and have the best team in the league.

"Just our growth together," the three-time All-NBA First Teamer, who in this year’s playoffs has passed erstwhile idol Kobe Bryant for the most playoff points in history before the age of 27 with 2,711 to Bryant’s 2,694, added. "We've been through a lot. We've been playing together for seven years now. We've been through a lot, the losses, the expectations. The media have said all different types of things: We can't play together, we are never going to win. We heard it all. But we just blocked it out, and we just kept going. I trusted him. He trusted me. And we did it together."

And on top of all that, Tatum and Brown must have also benefitted from that innate Celtic culture that long-time Celtics writer Marc D’Amico calls “Celtics Basketball,” which referred to a way of life, an approach to the game and a method of building a team that has been handed down for several generations from the time of Celtics patriarch and legend Red Auerbach.

“On the court, Celtics Basketball means playing with pride,” D’Amico said. “It means playing for each other. It means celebrating each other. It means giving all-out effort. It means being unselfish. It means buying into roles. It means putting a product on the floor of which the fans can be proud.”

These 2024 Celtics, with their two Jays and their core, personified all that, and the result was an unprecedented Banner 18.

Confetti rain down on the TD Garden floor as the Celtics and fans celebrate the championship victory. (Photo by Brian Fluharty of USA Today Sports)

[myownsportsblog]

Zolo! We are the Boys who Lose

I've been a supporter (fan) of the Philadelphia Union MLS soccer team since their inception in 2010. I attended my first match in 2015 after responding to a flash sale on tickets. I really enjoyed it and I attended a second game that season as the Philadelphia 76ers had an event there for their season ticket holders, which I am one. I purchased a 5 plan in 2016 and 2017 before upgrading in 2018 and finally full season in 2019.

During this time, I've seen a lot of ups and downs with this club however I remained faithful. This is a team that doesn't spend money however they have a world class academy to help develop youth players. Sports Director Ernst Tanner and his predecessor Ernie Stewart have done a good job bringing in talent to compete and change the culture of the team. Seasons tend to end in a disappointing way however overall progress had been made. In 2020 they won the Supporters Shield and followed that up with making it to the final 4 of CONCACAF Champions League in their first trip in the tournament. In 2021 a badly depleted team held their own in the conference finals against eventual champ NYCFC. In 2022 they won the Eastern Conference and lost in penalty kicks to LAFC. Last season they went backwards in many ways and while they made the postseason, they caught a few breaks to get in. I don't see that happening this year and the problems with the club go back to last season. Defense, which previously had been a strength has become virtually non-existent. Despite having a roster that can compete with just about anybody in the league can't score. In addition, this team has a problem playing the entire game. Coach Curtin has become complacent, which is unfortunate, because I think he's a good coach. The sad truth and I hate to say it is that this team has no heart. I chose not to renew for this season for personal reasons however this team is becoming an embarrassment.

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Rangers

Based in Arlington, Texas, the Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team. They play Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) West Division. The Rangers have made a name for themselves in MLB thanks to their fierce fan following and competitive performance.

History and Accomplishments: Founding: The team was originally founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators, a D.C.-based expansion squad. The team changed their name to the Texas Rangers and moved to Arlington, Texas in 1972.

Ballpark: From 1994 to 2019, Globe Life Park in Arlington hosted the Rangers. They relocated to Globe Life Field, a cutting-edge ballpark featuring a retractable roof, in 2020.

Notable Seasons: The Rangers have seen a number of prosperous seasons, including a few memorable postseason trips. They missed winning the championship both times, but they made it to the World Series for the first time in 2010 and again in 2011.

Important Players: Ryan Nolan: Ryan, a Hall of Famer and renowned pitcher, was a member of the Rangers from 1989 to 1993. He later held the positions of president and CEO for the franchise. He was well-known for his strong fastball and multiple strikeout records.

Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez: One of the all-time finest catchers in baseball history, Rodriguez is a Hall of Fame catcher. He was renowned for his outstanding hitting and defense abilities and played much of his career with the Rangers.

Adrián Beltré: From 2011 to 2018, Beltré, a future Hall of Famer and fan favorite, played third base for the Rangers. He was well-known for his strong hitting, excellent defense, and endearing demeanor.

Recent Performance: Playoff Runs: The Rangers have made multiple postseason berths in the last few years as they have remained competitive in the AL West. For future success, they are committed to assembling a formidable team. Community Involvement: Texas Rangers Foundation: The team supports numerous philanthropic causes and youth activities as part of its active community involvement through the Texas Rangers Foundation. The foundation works to improve the Dallas-Fort Worth region through focusing on health, education, and community assistance. Fan Interaction: Globe Life Field: With a retractable roof that guarantees ideal playing conditions in all weather situations, the Rangers' new home, Globe Life Field, provides a contemporary and comfortable fan experience. Modern amenities, a wide variety of food options, and great game views are all characteristics of the ballpark.

Fan Interaction: The Rangers have a devoted following and communicate with them frequently via social media, events, and neighborhood initiatives. The group's dedication to offering a fun-filled, family-friendly experience has helped them develop a devoted fan base.

In conclusion, the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball have a bright future and a rich history. They remain a formidable force in the league, combining youthful, exciting potential with the experience of seasoned veterans. They are a cherished and esteemed franchise because of their dedication to playing at the highest level and their involvement in the community off the field.

The Texas Rangers provide an entertaining and thrilling baseball experience that exemplifies the spirit of community and competitiveness, whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the game.

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SWAMP RABBITS ANSWER BACK IN GAME 2

Eberle nets game-winner; three multi-point performers shine in win  BY: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—Tanner Eberle broke a deadlock in a wild third period to headline the Greenville Swamp Rabbits' Game 2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears by a 4-2 score on Monday night. The win for the Swamp Rabbits splits the series at 1-1 heading into the next three games in Orlando this weekend. Both teams repeated Game 1 and skated scoreless through 20 minutes of play. Jacob Ingham manned the net again for Greenville and staved away only four shots on the net, while Evan Fitzpatrick turned away 15 in the opening frame. The deadlock was finally broken by the Swamp Rabbits, who jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 40 minutes. Josh McKechney started off the scoring when he slammed a Colton Young effort in close range of the net past Fitzpatrick to push the Swamp Rabbits ahead 1-0 at 2:28 (Young and Quinn Olson assisted, the latter earning his first professional point). Following the goal, the Swamp Rabbits penalty kill was tested, and a five-minute major was needed to kill off due to an elbowing penalty assessed to Bobby Russell. The Swamp Rabbits thwarted the effort and followed it with a power play goal of their own, the only one in the series thus far. With 8:33 left in the second, Carter Souch, on the team's second power play, took a Sam Jardine pass on the left side of the zone and rifled a shot over Fitzpatrick's shoulder to double the Swamp Rabbits lead at 2-0 (Jardine and McKechney assisted). The Solar Bears stormed out of the gate to start the third, tying the game at two in the blink of an eye during a wild scoring exchange. Brayden Low got Orlando on the board when he deflected a Jimmy Mazza shot past Ingham at 2:09 of the third, slashing the Greenville lead to 2-1 (Mazza and Aaron Luchuk assisted). Exactly 1:36 later, Spencer Kersten maneuvered the puck in close range of the Swamp Rabbits' net and redirected it off of his body and by Ingham to square the game at 2-2 at 3:45 of the third (Darik Angeli and Alex Frye assisted). Ingham was replaced in net by Luke Richardson for the Swamp Rabbits, who didn't allow anything behind him for the remainder of the game. The switch kicked the Swamp Rabbits in gear: 51 seconds later, Carter Souch found Tanner Eberle streaking to the back of the net, resulting in a backdoor tap-in for the veteran to put Greenville ahead for good, 3-2 at 4:36 (Souch and Nick Prkusic assisted). Eberle's tally ended a scoring run of three goals between teams over 2:27 of hockey in the third. Adding insurance for Greenville was Quinn Olson, who batted the puck out of mid-air on a skilled maneuver late in the game past Fitzpatrick to push the Swamp Rabbits ahead at 4-2, bringing the game to its final score (Anthony Beauchamp and Josh McKechney assisted). In relief, Luke Richardson picked up his first career postseason win, stopping all 11 shots he saw in 16:15 of work (1-0-0). Jacob Ingham started for Greenville and turned aside 10 of 12 in 43:42 game time. The Swamp Rabbits shift the series to Orlando for Game 3 on Friday night, April 26th. Puck drop at the Kia Center is slated for 7:00 p.m. EST. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has been providing family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly, the Greenville Road Warriors and the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL Premier ‘ AA’ Hockey League. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOWLINGS Read the full article

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JMU drops plan for legal action to get bowl bid

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2023, 08:38 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. James Madison will no longer pursue legal action against the NCAA for bowl eligibility, the school said in a statement Tuesday night. Last week, the NCAA denied James Madison’s request for a postseason waiver to be able to play in a bowl this season.…

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Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is a former football running back who now serves as an on-air college football analyst for Fox Sports. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twice and won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in the nation. He is regarded as one of the greatest college football players of all time. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints second overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was named an All-Pro punt returner in 2008 and won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 over the Indianapolis Colts. He played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers before retiring in 2017. He won the 2005 Doak Walker and Walter Camp awards. However, allegations that he received improper benefits were central to an NCAA investigation of the USC football program that led to severe NCAA sanctions against USC, including a two-year postseason ban and the vacating of the 2004 national championship. He voluntarily forfeited his Heisman Trophy. He was born in Spring Valley in San Diego County. He was a running back at Helix High School in La Mesa. During his prep career with the Helix Highlanders, he won the prestigious Silver Pigskin trophy awarded by KUSI's Prep Pigskin Report. He played in the 2003 Army All-American Bowl. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 1 running back in the nation in 2003. He was a track star at Helix, placing second (10.72) in the 2002 CIF California State Meet 100 meters final and posting bests of 10.42 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.06 seconds in the 200 meters. He is still 3rd all-time on the 100m dash all-time list for San Diego. He placed second in the boys' 50 meters, clocking at 5.85 at the 2003 Los Angeles Invitational Indoor Meet. He married Lilit Avagyan (2014-). The couple has three children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CpU826QL7ef/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Everyone is being so nice about Joe Thornton and I just want to take this moment to say fuck him. Lol. Jonny might not hold grudges but my ass sure tf does. He was mean to Jonny cause his team couldn’t beat them in 2010 and Jonny brought it up years later that it was a disappointment because he was such a huge fan of his and looked up to him and I think he also might have been rude to him at the Olympics that year as well. Jonny outplayed his ass there to and won best forward. Jonny had over a point a game in that tournament and was like a plus 9 or 10 iirc and Mr. 1700 points had 2 points and was a minus player. Joe also fought Jonny and was just an asshole to him during games for years after that. You mad that my boy won 3 Cups his first 8 seasons in the league and you chased one for an entire playing career and it never let you catch it. That’s not Jonny’s fault my guy. But Joe was an ass during that Sharks sweep and for as prolific of a career as he had - Jonny had better postseason numbers and 3 cups and I’m sure ole Jumbo would give up 1000 of those points for his name on the cup 🫠

Also speaking of that 2010 Sharks team - fuck Couture racist lying ass. Someone actually needs to punch him in the face instead of him lying about it. Fuck that Trump supporter Pavelski and I will always laugh at him being the American with the most PO goals cause that’s gotten that bigot not a damn thing to show for it.

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"Golden Generation" Yang Hyo-jin Women's Volleyball Reality Hall "The process that requires growth pain, will definitely be improved."

Hyundai E&C middle blocker Yang Hyo-jin ( 190cm) in the women’s professional volleyball team was the main player who led the golden generation of Korean women’s volleyball. From 2008 to 2021, she wore the Taegeuk mark for 13 years and shared several glorious moments, such as the silver medal at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, the gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the bronze medal at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, and the semifinals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. did. 배트맨토토

He is a living legend that cannot be left out in the V-League. He is a franchise star who joined Hyundai E&C in the 2007-2008 season and played an active part in only one team. He led the regular league twice, the championship match twice, and the unified championship once. In addition, he boasts a splendid personal award history, including 9 best 7 middle blockers and 2 regular league MVPs.

Yang Hyo-jin returned the Taegeuk mark after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She announced her retirement from the national team along with Kim Yeon-kyung and Kim Su-ji (Lee Sang-heungkuk Life Insurance), who had been the pillars of the national team for a long time.

Since then, the national team has undergone a generational change, but has recently been suffering from severe growing pains. After coach Cesar Hernandez, who assisted former coach Stefano Lavarini as a coach, took the helm, they achieved a disastrous record with 1 win and 28 losses. In the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Nations League (VNL), it was humiliated by two consecutive defeats, and the only victory was a win against Croatia after four consecutive losses at the World Championships last year.

How does Yang Hyo-jin feel about the national team in stagnation? Yang Hyo-jin, who went through all the prenatal battles during her national team life, deeply sympathized with the difficulties of her juniors. From the 10th to the 13th, she met with CBS Nocut News in the field training for Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which was held in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.

▲"Frustrated to win the championship for the second consecutive year? I wonder if I will take on more responsibility."

Yang Hyo-jin is preparing for the 17th season. Ahead of the new season, his eyes seemed more desperate than ever. This is because they have unfortunately missed the championship in the last two seasons in a row.

Hyundai E&C recorded 28 wins, 3 losses and 82 points in the regular league in the 2021-2022 season, and rose to an overwhelming 1st place ahead of the 2nd place Korea Expressway Corporation (70 points) by a whopping 12 points. However, due to the early termination of the league due to the spread of Corona 19, the championship trophy could not be lifted because it could not play the championship game.

Immediately, in the next 2022-2023 season, it showed terrifying momentum, such as running 15 consecutive wins from the opening. However, during the season, key players such as Yasmin Yasmin (27), the main player, and Yeongyeon Kim (30), the main player, left the team due to injuries. She finished the season in second place (70 points), behind Heungkuk Life Insurance (82 points), with Kim Yeon-kyung (35), the “Volleyball Empress”.

He went directly to the postseason playoffs (PO) with his own strength in second place in the regular league, but the journey to victory stopped. Korea Expressway Corporation played a best-of-three match, but as they gave up both the first and second games, advancing to the championship match was frustrated.

As much as that, all Hyundai E&C players have a strong desire to win the new season. Yang Hyo-jin, who is sweating to rise to the top again, said, "The championship has been canceled, but it feels like a new start again."

As last season's injury got in the way, I'm focusing on the physical aspect. Yang Hyo-jin said, "Until recently, there were so many injured players, so it wasn't long before we started training for the team. Coach (Kang Seong-hyeong) seems to be focusing on building up his stamina during the off-season to endure the new season well."

Unfortunately, I missed the championship, but there was no excuse. Yang Hyo-jin raised her voice, saying, "It seems that the season is unpredictable. I think it is always a part to keep in mind that there are variables in the composition of players." . He added, "I think everyone will be more responsible than last season."

Still, it served as a foundation for growth for young players. Looking at them, Yang Hyo-jin said, "I remembered my childhood when there were many difficulties and a great desire to learn. There was always an unfulfilled desire." .

As we suffered a slump in the second half of last season, we want to show steady performance in the new season. Yang Hyo-jin said, "The beginning of the season is the most important. It is also important to set the mood in the first to third rounds, but we were not good in the second half." .

▲"VNL lost? All I can say is that you did a good job… I need more time"

Three members of the team, Da-hyun Lee, Da-in Kim, and Jung Ji-yoon, who are their juniors, participated in the 2023 VNL with the Taegeuk mark last month. Although she did not return after achieving good results, Yang Hyo-jin deeply sympathized with the hard work of her juniors and tapped her on the shoulder. He said, "I didn't have anything to say except to say that you did a good job" and "I know that it is very difficult physically as the competition schedule is tight, so the word good work came to my mind first."

Coincidentally, the national team is experiencing growing pains after Yang Hyo-jin returned the Taegeuk mark. In response, Yang Hyo-jin said, "It's a law that you can't distribute for the first drink. It seems that it's still a difficult time for many things."

The national team is being evaluated for not being able to keep up with the rapidly changing trend of world volleyball. Yang Hyo-jin also sympathized with this and explained, "Women's volleyball is also a trend that has recently changed to a feeling like men's volleyball."

The national team still needs more time as it is a generation change that started at a time when world volleyball is changing. Yang Hyo-jin said, "It's difficult to improve your skills at once. It's the same in general social life," and encouraged, "If you learn step by step, you will become stronger as a team as well as individually."

Yang Hyo-jin, who has experienced all the difficulties of her juniors, said, "I personally felt a lot of things in the national team." The juniors are also holding the expectation that they will grow through this process.

▲"The national team feels growing pains, and I believe that the juniors will do well"

What is the most memorable scene for Yang Hyo-jin, who enjoyed many honors in the past team? Yang Hyo-jin said, "The time I participated in the Olympics is the most memorable. I still remember the 2012 London competition, where I first competed, as if it were yesterday." I thought I shouldn't miss the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games," he recalled. She added, "Looking back now, it was difficult, but I wonder if she made fun of her volleyball life."

Even in international competitions, Yang Hyo-jin boasts several splendid individual awards, such as the Blocking Award and Best Middle Blocker. In response, Yang Hyo-jin said, “She seems to have a strong attachment to blocking,” and she looked back, saying, “As a middle blocker, she worried a lot about how to help the team.”

As she led the golden age of Korean women's volleyball, she has a special attachment to the national team. Yang Hyo-jin said, "It was a place where she could properly feel her growing pains." She continued, "It was very difficult for her at the time, but I thought it was a necessary process for her as a player," she nodded her head.

There are so many messages I want to convey to my juniors who are currently going through a recession. Yang Hyo-jin deeply sympathized with the difficulties of her juniors, saying, "When you think you can't do it, your self-esteem tends to go down." She continued, "I believe that they will be able to go further because they are working hard and doing well."

▲"I want to remain as a good player in the fans' memory"

After retiring from the national team, Yang Hyo-jin is working on her team, Hyundai E&C. Since the 2007-2008 season, when he debuted as a professional, he has a lot of affection for the team. He said, "There were so many moments when I could go to another team, but I think I developed an attachment to the team I've been with since I was young." said thank you.

After winning the championship match in the 2015-2016 season, he has not lifted the trophy for 7 years. The desire to once again win Hyundai E&C is strong. However, it seems that there is a lot of regret about the last two seasons, which were frustrated in front of the championship.

Yang Hyo-jin said, “If I had won the regular league championship in the 2021-2022 season and went to the postseason, young players would have had a good experience, but it’s a pity that they couldn’t.” there wasn't," he said. "At that time, I didn't even have a chance to challenge for the championship, so it seems that there are a lot of lumps left in the minds of the players," he regretted.

Even in his mid-30s, he is showing off his peak skills, but he has no specific goals for the new season. Yang Hyo-jin calmly said, “When I was young, I had a firm goal for blocking, but now I just want to do well consistently, and I try not to dwell too much on the results.”

Yang Hyo-jin has goals that she considers more important than personal records. He said, "Rather than a specific goal I want to achieve, I have a strong desire to remain in the fans' memory as a good player until the end." .