In the world of sports, there are always exciting headlines and stories to keep fans engaged. Here are some of the latest updates:
1. In a showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark put up a career-high 30 points, outplaying Cameron Brink. However, Brink’s team, the Sparks, emerged victorious, dropping the Fever to a 1-7 record.
2. The Dodgers bounced back from a losing streak by sweeping a doubleheader against the Mets. This win snapped their longest losing streak in five years.
3. LPGA star Lexi Thompson announced her retirement at the age of 29. With 15 LPGA wins under her belt, Thompson has been in the spotlight since qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Open at just 12 years old.
4. The NFLPA is finalizing a proposal to eliminate offseason voluntary on-field work in the spring in favor of a longer training camp, signaling a potential offseason overhaul in the NFL.
5. Stewart-Haas Racing, a prominent team in the NASCAR Cup Series, announced that they will be shutting down their team at the end of the year.
In other news, Major League Baseball has added Negro Leagues statistics to its record books, recognizing over 2,300 players from the seven iterations of the Negro Leagues (1920-1948). This historic move integrates the stats of Negro League legends and players who transitioned to MLB, such as Willie Mays, Minnie Miñoso, and Larry Doby.
One standout from the Negro Leagues, Josh Gibson, has now been recognized as the all-time leader in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS, surpassing legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. This initiative aims to honor the accomplishments of those who made the Negro Leagues possible and shed light on this significant chapter in American history.
As we look forward to upcoming events, MLB will pay tribute to the Negro Leagues on June 20 during a game between the Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stay tuned for more sports action and updates as the season progresses.