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Willie Mays, a baseball legend, passed away at 93. He was known as the "Say Hey Kid" and was a 24-time MLB All-Star.
Mays started with the Birmingham Black Barons before joining the Giants in 1950. His career paused for the Korean War but resumed in 1954 when he won NL MVP and led the Giants to a World Series win .
Willie Mays’ Legacy
Mays’ career stats are impressive:
- 3,292 hits (13th all-time)
- 660 home runs (6th all-time)
- 1,909 RBI (12th all-time)
- 6,080 total bases (4th all-time)
- 2,068 runs scored (7th all-time)
- 156.2 WAR (5th all-time)
He entered the Hall of Fame in 1979. For more on his life and legacy, read Mike Axisa’s recap here.
MLB planned to honor Mays during a game at Rickwood Field but will now commemorate his life due to his health issues. Rob Manfred called it an opportunity to celebrate a true hero.
Barry Bonds and other baseball stars have shared heartfelt messages about Mays’ impact on them here.
Morning Highlights: Connor McDavid Shines
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are thrilled after beating the Panthers 5–3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid had two goals and two assists.
Fans might think this is one of McDavid’s best performances ever!
McDavid broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most assists in one postseason and is close to another record with his current total of 42 points.
Other notable players:
- Corey Perry scored a game-winning goal.
- Zach Hyman lit up with another goal.
- Evan Bouchard had three assists.
The Panthers struggled again with their power play allowing shorthanded goals and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky letting four goals slip past him on just 23 shots.
Honorable Mentions
- Aaron Judge got clean test results after getting hit by a pitch.
- MLB will use ABS challenge system at Triple-A level.
- Jeff Van Gundy joins Clippers as lead assistant coach.
- Ohio State star Caleb Downs considers switching positions.
- Ravens signing Derrick Henry tops AFC offseason moves list.
- Lamar Jackson gets more control over Ravens’ offense next season.
Tough Morning for Cameron Brink
Cameron Brink from Los Angeles Sparks hurt her knee during their game against Sun after an awkward fall while driving to the rim against Brionna Jones.
Brink left early in pain but managed to limp off with help from teammates; she didn’t return, leading Sparks losing to Sun by 79–70.
Coach Curt Miller said Brink would be evaluated further today: "We’re praying for Cam."
Brink’s injury affects not only her WNBA season but also her spot on Team USA’s roster for Paris Olympics next year link.
Not So Honorable Mentions
- Astros ace Justin Verlander lands on IL due to neck discomfort.
- Kylian Mbappe suffers broken nose during France’s Euro win over Austria.
- Browns GM addresses Amari Cooper’s contract situation amid holdout concerns.
Prisco’s Top NFL Players: Mahomes Still No.1
Pete Prisco has released his top NFL players list for this year—Patrick Mahomes remains number one! Despite lower numbers last season compared to previous years, Mahomes proved himself once again by winning another Super Bowl!
Prisco suggests if Mahomes wins another Super Bowl this year; he could be considered greatest ever: "Is it time say he’s best ever?"
Here are some notable risers & fallers:
Risers
1.Trey Hendrickson (+58)
2.Penei Sewell (+49)
3.Maxx Crosby (+27)
4.CeeDee Lamb (+27)
5.Chrisitan McCaffrey (+19)
Fallers
1.Derrick Henry (-61)
2.Jaire Alexander (-43)
3.Trevor Lawrence (-39)
4.Jalen Hurts (-22)
5.Justin Herbert (-19)
Check out Will Backus’ breakdown college programs producing most top players—Alabama leads pack!
Celtics Next NBA Dynasty?
Boston celebrates Celtics winning their record-setting NBA Championship title number eighteen! But what does future hold?
With young core intact like Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum plus Coach Joe Mazzulla just starting out—it seems bright indeed!
Bill Reiter explains why Celtics have potential becoming next great dynasty matching iconic teams like Warriors Spurs Bulls etc.: “Jaylen Brown is twenty-seven Jayson Tatum twenty-six Joe Mazzulla new head coach Brad Stevens formidable executive Boston won despite Kristaps Porzingis missing most playoffs.”
For now focus remains celebrating championship parade—but how many more parades await?
What do you think? Are Celtics set dominate NBA coming years?
What we’re watching Wednesday:
Euro – Croatia vs Albania @9AM FS1
College World Series – Kentucky vs Florida @11AM ESPN
Euro – Germany vs Hungary @12PM FS1
Reds vs Pirates @12:35PM ESPN+
College World Series – Tennessee vs Florida State @3PM ESPN
Euro – Scotland vs Switzerland @3PM Fox
College World Series – Texas A&M vs TBD @7PM ESPN
Mystics vs Fever @7PM NBA TV
