New MLB batting leader after Negro League integration

NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project.Gibson’s .

Clinton baseball falls to Elk City

The Clinton Red Tornado baseball team (1-2) hit I-40 and headed west to take on Elk City, where the Reds fell 3-1.While the offense struggled in the loss to Elk City, Assistant Coach Gunnar Gaunt said the defense kept them in the game until the final out.“I thought we played well tonight,” he said.

OB&T's Rising Stars

OB&T's Rising Stars

Southwest’s Jamarley Littleton

Southwest’s Jamarley Littleton

Celtics use late rally against Pacers to advance to NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night.He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy.

Taking care of business on both sides of the plate

Track and field is not a cheap sport

For Clinton track and field Coach Cory Strahorn, upgrading his program is not an inexpesive task for him to accomplish each year.Despite not having a lot to work with when he first arrived to town, Strahorn said he used his connections to help him as he grew his stock of hurdles.

Senior used inspiration to throw

As he recently finished his career with the Clinton High School track and field team, Montiel “Bumpy” Crane had a way of getting himself throwing better, as he looks at what he would want to do as a future career.

NFL looks to have games played every day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL hasn’t scheduled a game for every day of the week.Yet. “We’re going to be the new 7-Eleven,” New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan said. “NFL, 24 hours, you can watch them play any given day.

Focused on a common goal