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A well-known figure in South Florida sports reporting and commentary, Ethan Skolnick, has been arrested on battery charges. He allegedly beat up someone identified only as a 70-year-old man, according to a Boca Raton police arrest report. Skolnick, 44, who lives in Miramar, was taken into custody shortly after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, records show. He is facing a charge of battery on a person 65 years or older and was…

With the start of school nearing and thus the beginning of fall sports, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers these key questions to ask schools to ensure the best training practices are in place. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our student athletes as they prepare for fall sports and activities,” NATA President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC., said “Ask the right questions of your child’s school. Ensure…

Call this our Pawl of Fame, I guess. On Wednesday night, a feline ran on to the field during a Cardinals-Royals tilt in St. Louis, and on the very next pitch, Cards catcher Yadier Molina hit a grand slam. 🎶 Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur … 🎶 pic.twitter.com/DNoBCKmDJI — MLB (@MLB) August 10, 2017 That means we absolutely must rank the greatest cats to invade pro sports…

10:30 AM PT — Randolph allegedly had roughly 2 POUNDS of weed on him at the time of the arrest. We’re told the weed was in a “large backpack.” That’s a lot of weed.  8:02 AM PT — TMZ Sports shot Randolph leaving jail moments ago … with a big smile on his face! Randolph didn’t seem concerned one bit and casually walked to a waiting ride.  NBA star Zach…

Mayor Eric Garcetti and the L.A. 2028 Olympic bid committee are in a tremendous hurry to pass the new Host City Contract that they negotiated privately with the International Olympic Committee last month through the City Council. They’ve hosted zero public community gatherings to specifically discuss the 2028 bid — unless you count one-minute comments at Friday’s ad hoc council meeting — but they want you to think that previous…

x Embed x Share CLOSE NASCAR fans and amateur racers on how the sport has changed. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News Buy Photo From left, Nino Phillips of Mt. Clemens, Jonathan Rangel and his father, George Rangel, both of Columbus Township, and Rick Sheppard of Mt. Clemens talk about NASCAR racing at Gus’ Coney Island in Mt. Clemens.(Photo: Robin Buckson, The Detroit News)Buy Photo Mount Clemens — They care a…

Last August, Rick Hendrick was constantly asked if teenager William Byron was really ready to drive in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Twelve months later, Hendrick has determined Byron, 19, is really ready for Cup series racing. Hendrick Motorsports made it official Wednesday that Byron, a graduate of Charlotte Country Day, will take over the No. 5 Chevrolet for the 2018 season. Hendrick invited Byron and his father to his home…

Dan Dierdorff is shown here pitching for Mount Wolf during his standout Central League baseball career. Dierdorff has accepted an assistant coaching position at Cedar Cliff.(Photo: YORK DISPATCH FILE PHOTO) Story Highlights Northeastern grad Dan Dierdorff is taking a job as an assistant coach at Cedar Cliff High School. Dierdorff has been an assistant coach his high school alma mater. Dierdorff also spent one year as an assistant coach at…

Joe Robbins/Getty Images In December, 2014, the Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres pulled off a three-team, 11-player deal. In hindsight, the most relevant players involved were Trea Turner and Wil Myers—who left the Friars and Rays and headed for Washington and San Diego, respectively—and Steven Souza Jr., who went from the Nats to Tampa Bay. At first blush, the trade was rightly regarded as among the…

The fall season is an important component to a successful college baseball program. It gives coaches a chance to prepare for the upcoming recruiting season. “That’s why junior college programs use the showcase format in the fall so the players have a better chance at getting scholarships or up their draft status,” West Virginia Miners manager Tim Epling said. “Exposure is what it’s all about. The…

The Walt Disney Co. finally unveiled its plan to offer an over-the-top video streaming edition of ESPN for the growing number of fans who want live sports — but not the big cable bill that a previous generation paid. Now the question is whether the revenue generated by the new service to be launched in 2018 will be enough to offset the subscriber dollars that go away every time a…

x Embed x Share CLOSE NASCAR fans and amateur racers on how the sport has changed. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News Jonathan Rangel, left, and his father, George Rangel, both of Columbus Township, are fans of racing, but have their issues with the NASCAR brand.(Photo: Robin Buckson / Detroit News) Mount Clemens — They care a lot about racing, and there is no better place for them than Gus’s on…

You thought the big trades were behind us, right? Yes, I’m talking about Jay Bruce to the Indians. For those who don’t own him in Fantasy Baseball this year, he is indeed a big deal again, ranking 19th among outfielders and 11th among first basemen in Head-to-Head points leagues. It’s arguably a career season for the 10-year veteran. And so this trade is arguably as big as they come for…

BASEBALL NEW YORK (AP) — When the Yankees and Red Sox play later this month they will have names on the back of their jersey. All Rise, Sir Didi, Kraken and Toddfather should suit up for New York. Benny, 2-Bags, Brock Star and Laser Show could be in Boston’s lineup. Major League Baseball and the players’ association said that players will wear colorful, non-traditional uniforms featuring alternate designs inspired by…

Two Mexican celebrities — a soccer star and a norteño band leader — have been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for alleged ties to a drug trafficker. Soccer legend Rafael Marquez and singer Julio Cesar Alvarez Montelongo are among nearly two dozen people accused Wednesday of aiding alleged drug kingpin Raul Flores Hernandez. Marquez, a former Barcelona and New York Red Bulls star who now plays for the Guadalajara…

Amare Kramer, 11, left, and his brother, Masi, 7, participate in a free, two-week soccer camp at Brentwood Park on Wednesday as part of a push by Madison School & Community Recreation to increase program participation in neighborhoods throughout the city. 

The NASCAR Mailbag is back to answer your questions. A while back NASCAR limited the number of full-time cars per team to four. Recently we’ve gotten an inside look at the inner workings of the Gibbs, Furniture Row relationship with Gibbs suspending the No. 78 crew members. It doesn’t look very good, especially when the 18 and 78 are racing for the win each week. Is JGR secretly…

eSports could be added to the Olympic programme as an official medal sport in 2024. Tony Estanguet, co-president of the Paris bid committee, has confirmed that he will speak with the International Olympic Committee and eSports representatives about the full-fledged inclusion of competitive video gaming when the Games come to France in seven years’ time. “We have to look at it because we can’t say, ‘It’s not us. It’s not…

RELATED: Watkins Glen results | Mid-Ohio entry list A pair of crew chiefs have been suspended, stemming from penalties incurred at this past weekend’s XFINITY Series race, the Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. No. 9 crew chief Dave Elenz and No. 28 crew chief Steven Lane were suspended one and three races, respectively. In addition, the No. 28 car chief Rick Markle was suspended three races….

If this is the new “Mike,” she looks nothing like the old one. The rumors of Charissa Thompson-to-ESPN are picking up steam after the Fox Sports personality announced Monday she would be leaving “Extra,” the syndicated TV show, after three years. That’s one job that’s out of the way; ESPN only has to pry her from FS1 next. A post shared by Charissa Thompson (@charissajthompson) on Aug 7, 2017 at…