It’s Game 7 of the World Series, bases loaded, 2 outs, tie game, in the bottom of the 9th. You can choose any batter in baseball in their prime to get you a hit…
WHO DO YOU CHOOSE?
Who is your all-time favorite MLB announcer?
1. Vin Scully
2. Ernie Harrell
3. Mel Allen
4. Harry Caray
5. Jack Buck
6. Harry Kalas
7. Joe Garagiola
8. Marty Brennaman
9. Jon Miller
10. Bob Uecker
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@DineshDSouza His fate? C'mon man. Who cares? Last time I checked, in America, we can make jokes about people and say a lot of awful shit. Even if it was in bad taste, it's his right.
Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce of Cream at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, March 1968. Photo by Jim Marshall. These specific shows were legendary, with live recordings from this run eventually making it onto their masterpiece double album Wheels of Fire. What is your favorite track by Cream?
@moufador@TheTennisLetter Jimmy Connors started all the unsportsmanlike fist pumping bullshit. Now, EVERYONE does it on EVERY point. And the finger to the ear is cringeworthy. Tennis deserves better than these narcissists like Alcaraz and Shelton with their wife-beater tee shirts.
@TheTennisLetter Nahhhh why use the towel after every point? It’s a ritual, not a necessity. Look at the players in the 90’s. No celebrations, no fists, no bs. Take ball, bounce once and serve.
Carlos Alcaraz spoke in press about his disagreement with the umpire regarding the time violation warning he received during his match against Khachanov
“Honestly, I think the time rule is absurd. After a very demanding point, finishing at the net, sprinting to my towel, I practically had no time left. She (the chair umpire) told me she stopped the clock when I was on my towel, but from then until I called for the balls and prepared to serve, I had no time to spare. To me, that makes no sense. Besides, the crowd was still shouting and cheering, which also causes delays. I looked at the clock when there were three or four seconds left and I didn't have enough time to serve, but she still gave me a warning . Personally, I think there should be a bit more leniency, even a reconsideration of the rule, because in such tough matches, the same thing always happens, and to me, it's ridiculous.”
On possible solutions and complaints from fellow players:
“Yes, I think many players feel the same way. Some are faster, and others have slightly slower routines. I try to adapt as much as possible, and in many matches, I know I have to respect the time, so I change my routine: I call for fewer balls, I move faster, I bounce the ball less if I see I'm running out of time. But tennis is also about entertainment. The ATP says it wants to attract more people, to broaden its audience. If they don't allow us time to recover between points to offer the best possible level, everything goes too fast, and it's difficult to engage the crowd. I think the umpires should be more flexible or, better yet, add a few more seconds to the clock. With a little more leeway, we can prepare better to put on a show on every point.”
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