One of my favorite parts of last night's @LittleRockBSB celebration was watching the guys pull in their bus driver, Kevin.
"It's been an honor riding on your bus."
"Well, where are you going??"
"Back on your bus, Kevin!!"
Before a Friday night game against West Valley High School, the 57 players from the opposing team showed incredible sportsmanship.
As the players ran onto the field, one by one, they laid an orange rose at Ashley’s feet.
Orange is the designated color for leukemia awareness.
Adamietz was brought to tears and later shared her gratitude on social media, stating that it was one of the best nights of her life. #HIAW 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It turns out Josh Elander had no plans of pulling Tegan Kuhns during that 7th inning mound visit.
"He starts walking and I'm like, 'Oh crap'...He gets closer and he goes, 'They must be cheering for me because you're staying in this game.'" #Vols
I called my dad to tell him I was about to get fired.
I told him the GM was on his way to my house and that I'd call him after.
Forty minutes later I had to call him back and it wasn't the call either of us expected...
Here's the story:
The GM had been trying to reach me for days.
I thought it was about our offense because I was in charge of the offense and we weren't hitting so I figured I was next in line to go.
He called and said he needed to meet that morning.
I told him I had a dentist appointment.
He said he'd come to my house after.
That's when I knew:
• Nobody drives to your house for a good conversation
• A GM coming to your home means one thing
So I started mentally preparing for the news
I called my dad down in Merritt Island...I said, "Dad, the GM's coming over to fire me. I'll call you after."
He shows up. Talks about the offense. Our lack of consistent play.
I'm sitting there thinking...here it comes.
Then he says: "I let Buddy Bell go this morning. I'm here to ask you to be the interim manager."
Didn't see it coming. I had no clue.
I called my dad back forty minutes later.
"Dad, not only am I not getting fired but I'm managing a ball game tonight. You and mom need to get on a flight out of Orlando and get here."
Here's what it taught me:
You can't always see what's coming.
But you can control how ready you are when it does.
The opportunity didn't come because I was waiting for it.
It came because I was ready for it.
Be ready. Your call is coming.
Dominic Smith has become one of the best stories in baseball. #BravesCountry
• Signed a minor league deal with Atlanta this offseason and made the Opening Day roster.
• Lost his mother less than two weeks before the season after a battle with cancer.
• Hit a walk-off grand slam in his Braves debut.
• .395 AVG, 1.099 OPS, 3 HR, 15 RBI through 14 games.
Nate Ament: "It's one of the reasons I chose Tennessee because of Coach Barnes and his faith. ... as a team, you're trying to glorify something bigger than yourself. And, ultimately, something that is Jesus Christ and is God can only lead to good things. When you're playing for something other than your own glory and the glory of others, the glory of your teammates, the glory of Christ, only good things can happen from there if you're being selfless and trying to take care of each other."
LSU spending last 6 months:
* Lane Kiffin contract: $91 million
* Brian Kelly: $54 million buyout
* Reported 2026 football roster: $40 million
* Matt McMahon buyout: $8 million
* Will Wade buyout: $3 million
Would love to know where the money is ACTUALLY coming from in BR 😏