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Aaron Boone’s dad Bob passes away at 78 years old

The father of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has passed away. Bob Boone was also a player in Major League Baseball for many years. “Bob Boone, RIP. Boone was a smart, tough true pro who once held the record for catching 2,225 games over his 19-year career. Father of ex-players Aaron (the Yankees manager), Bret and Matt. Boone, whose dad Ray […] The post Aaron Boone’s dad Bob passes away at 78 years old appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
Bob Boone has passed away at age 78

Bob Boone, longtime major league catcher and manager, has passed away, per reports. He was 78. Boone spent 19 years in the major leagues. Drafted out of Stanford by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, Boone got a cup of coffee in 1972 before becoming the Phillies’ regular catcher in 1973. He finished third in the […]

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone dies at age 78

Bob Boone, a four-time All-Star catcher who spent two seasons as a player with the Kansas City Royals before managing the club for parts of three seasons, has died at the age of 78, according to a social media post from his family. The son of All-Star infielder Ray Boone, and the father of All-Star […]

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Post-Week 9 People's Panic Meter: Are Rams cooked without Puka?

The panic levels are rising after another week of shocking and disappointing fantasy performances! Matt Harmon and Justin Boone are back to tackle your biggest fantasy concerns, taking your submissions and determining which players are actually worth panicking over after a subpar Week 9. The two also dive into the top 10 waiver wire targets for Week 10, highlighting the players who could make an immediate impact on your fantasy roster, plus the candidates you should consider dropping as you look to improve your team heading into Week 10.

Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
Sonny Gray linked to Atlanta for ‘1-2 old man’s punch’ with Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves could strengthen their starting rotation by adding veteran right-hander Sonny Gray alongside ace Chris Sale . With MLB free agency underway, Atlanta could move quickly to secure another proven starter amid growing uncertainty ahead of a potential lockout. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Gray would be an ideal fit in […] The post Sonny Gray linked to Atlanta for ‘1-2 old man’s punch’ with Chris Sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
NASCAR Post-Race Inspection Raises One Last Question After Homestead Championship Race

NASCAR has completed the preliminary post-race inspection following the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but one final check remains before officials confirm the results.FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass shared the update early Sunday morning, reporting that the technical inspection found no issues. However, NASCAR still plans to conduct an engine […] The post NASCAR Post-Race Inspection Raises One Last Question After Homestead Championship Race appea

Yahoo Sports · Nov 8
Bob Chesney leads UCLA to first 9-0 record since 1998

Nobody expected the UCLA Bruins to emerge as one of the top teams in the Big Ten this year. After last season’s painful 3-9 season, it seemed the Bruins would have been happy with a .500 season. Nobody gave that message to first-year head coach Bob Chesney. He was hired to take over the UCLA program after his successful run at James Madison, and he […] The post Bob Chesney leads UCLA to first 9-0 record since 1998 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 8
Wildcats close out Heralds in D-VII, Region 25 postseason

MOGADORE — Saint John took a step forward with a Division VII, Region 25 first-round playoff football win last week in the 2026 season. But the postseason road ended for the Heralds with a 28-7 loss at Mogadore in the regional quarterfinals Friday. “Just a whole lot of fight,” Heralds coach Bob Dlwgosh said. “A whole lot of belief in each other. “It is kind of the next step. People are going ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 7
PIAA Cross Country Championships: Daniel Boone’s Julia Leady places third in girls 3A race

Daniel Boone senior Julia Leady placed third in the Class 3A girls race in the PIAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Big Spring High School in Newville. Leady ran the 5,000-meter course in 17:40 with sophomore Kathryn Froelich of Peters Township edging South Fayette’s Angela Zeng for the win, with both running 17:33. In the team race, Gov. Mifflin placed eighth with 251 points with ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 7
NBC solicits Brent Musburger, Bob Costas to narrate opening tease for Miami-Notre Dame

NBC Sports is giving Saturday’s Miami-Notre Dame matchup the big-game treatment with one of the network’s famous pregame teases. Before the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish kick off from South Bend at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, the network will give viewers a brief history of the recently renewed rivalry in the trademark style NBC Sports…

Yahoo Sports · Nov 7
Predictions: Lions at Miami Dolphins

Nolan Bianchi, Richard Silva, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday's game between the Lions and Dolphins.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 7
UCLA’s Jordan Davis gets good news before Minnesota clash

The UCLA Bruins are a perfect 8-0 headed into November 7’s road game against PJ Fleck’s Minnesota Golden Gophers amid head coach Bob Chesney’s message to Bruins fans about their No. 5 ranking. Chesney’s team blanked the Nevada Wolfpack, 27-0 in their last game, causing the UCLA coach to send a message about not resting on their laurels . On Friday, […] The post UCLA’s Jordan Davis gets good news before Minnesota clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 7
Lady Stars start season off with victory

The Western Boone girls basketball team kicked off the season with a win on Thursday night, topping Speedway 47-22 to start the Beth DeVinney era off on the right foot. The Stars forced 39 turnovers in the game, 25 coming on steals, and held the host Sparkplugs to below 30% shooting. "We are starting to see the pieces come together," DeVinney said. "The defense tonight was the key. We talked ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
Atlanta Braves Announce New Front Office Hire

According to multiple reports on Thursday, November 5, the Atlanta Braves are bringing in Perry Minasian into their front office. BatteryPower.com’s Demetrius Bell wrote: “Now, former Angels GM Perry Minasian is returning to the Braves to work with Alex Anthopoulos once again. Bob Nightengale of USA Today was the first to report the news and […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce New Front Office Hire appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
Nationals’ Jacob Young lands $23 million contract extension after 2026 season

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Jacob Young are reportedly in agreement on a four-year, $23 million contract extension. Robert Murray of FanSided initially reported the news while Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY later shared the specific contract details. The deal gives the Nationals an additional couple years of team control. He is now under […] The post Nationals’ Jacob Young lands $23 million contract extension after 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
Against the Wind: 3 Observations as Young Golden Knights Lead the Way Against Red Wings

In his 1980 hit Against the Wind, Detroit-born singer-songwriter Bob Seger tells the story of someone who keeps pushing on and persevering even as they get older and life gets harder. The Vegas Golden Knights might not be ‘living to run and running to live,’ but they sure are fighting and finding ways to win, even when they aren’t playing their best hockey.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
Lakers Fans Cry Nepotism as Bob Iger’s Son Gets Broadcasting Gig Amid Ongoing Battle for Control of the Franchise

Nearly three months after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s group agreed to acquire the majority stake in Purple and Gold, the deal remains caught up in the Buss family’s legal battle. As the Los Angeles Lakers‘ ownership transition has yet to reach its conclusion, the franchise is already welcoming another member of the new owner’s family into its organization.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
PIAA cross country championships: Berks contingent led by Daniel Boone’s Julia Leady, Oley Valley girls

In cross country, it helps to know the course you’re running on. For the Berks participants in Saturday’s PIAA Championships, the course will be fresh in their minds because they ran it one week earlier. The 5,000-meter course at Big Spring High School in Newville will be the site of the state meet on Saturday, and was used for last Saturday’s District 3 championships where Daniel Boone senior ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
Bob Iger’s Son Hired As Play-By-Play TV Announcer For Lakers’ G-League Team

The Lakers have long been a family-run team. Jerry Buss and his kids shepherded the club through 47 years and 11 NBA Championships. Now that the Lakers are being sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, it seems at least part of that tradition will continue. ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin broke the news that …

Yahoo Sports · Nov 6
WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

Washington’s governor met again with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday to push the case for the return of the Seattle SuperSonics as league expansion here remains uncertain. Brionna Aho, a spokesperson for Gov. Bob Ferguson, described the meeting as “another good conversation” with Silver. She said Ferguson “appreciates the ongoing dialogue about the potential […]

Yahoo Sports · Nov 5
Saint John getting ready for tough road test at Mogadore

Before the 2026 season started, the Saint John football team’s mantra was to be a playoff-caliber squad and change last season’s one-and-done in the postseason. “They’ve bought into that and they’ve proved it now winning in the first round,” Heralds coach Bob Dlwgosh said. “But if you want to consistently be a playoff team in Division VII, that means you got to plan on running into Mogadore ...

Yahoo Sports · Nov 5