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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle: Wendelstedt refuses to admit he ejected Boone for something a fan said.
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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College Football Fans Mesmerized by Arch Manning's Standout Spring Game Performance
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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Why former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's playoff win vs New Orleans: Former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's 94-92 playoff win over New Orleans on ...
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal: Indiana State Sycamores center Robbie Avila entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 college basketball ...
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal
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Hornets mailbag: Is Charlotte considering moving on from the LaMelo Ball era?: Answering reader queries about LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, the Hornets’ next coach ...
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A look at which OKC Thunder players have NBA playoff experience: With the first round of the playoffs set to begin on April 20, here's a look at which OKC ...
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A look at which OKC Thunder players have NBA playoff experience
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As NBA Playoffs near, OKC Thunder's Gordon Hayward still adjusting to new role: Asked what his role might be the week he landed in Oklahoma City ...
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Gordon Hayward’s ‘homecoming’ a reminder Hornets must learn from past mistakes: Gordon Hayward missed Oklahoma City’s win over Charlotte Hornets with leg injury ...
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Indiana State’s ridiculously fun NIT run is a reminder of how dumb the selection committee was
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Formula 1 | New job for "Hamilton ex": Angela Cullen makes a surprise return to the pit lane
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NCAA Tournament LSU basketballs Angel Reese UCLA coach Cori Close address postgame handshake line incident
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Quick Glance: LSU Women Defeat UCLA, Secure Spot in Elite Eight
  • In the Sweet 16 game against UCLA on Saturday, the LSU women found themselves in trouble in the second half as the Bruins began sinking 3-point shots. This offensive onslaught by the Bruins posed challenges for the Tigers, leading to Angel Reese picking up her fourth foul early in the fourth quarter.

  • Nevertheless, the Tigers, seeded third, fought their way to a 78-69 victory over the Bruins in the Albany 2 Regional to keep their season alive. On Monday, the Tigers will face the winner of the game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado in the Elite Eight.

  • Throughout the third and fourth quarters, UCLA made 5 out of 15 3-point shots, overcoming a cold start and erasing an LSU lead that had climbed to 10 points. The Bruins outperformed the Tigers with six more rebounds and six more points on the fast break.

  • Despite the Bruins grabbing six more rebounds than the Tigers and scoring six more points on fast breaks, LSU managed to shoot at a higher accuracy rate, narrowly overcoming the 15-point disparity in 3-point shots.
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NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 Sets Viewership Records With Massive Numbers From Caitlin Clark, Iowa
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