Sports Briefs: The Best Third Baseman Ever

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Chris: My dad was a third baseman for various local softball teams, so of all the experts who know what it takes to field the position, he is clearly one of them. Attributes such as a “keen eye,” “quick reflexes,” “strong arm” and “wearing the correct uniform” are all essential to being successful at the hot corner. I value his opinion when it comes to declaring the best third baseman ever, and, as a Rangers fan, I’m almost certain his choice was Brooks Robinson . . . either him or Steve Buechele.

Clutch Chronicles: The Elite 12

(By Brandon Meyers)

Currently, the USA Men’s National Basketball team roster consists of 19 players, vying for a spot on the official 12-man roster that will be heading to Spain to represent our nation in the FIBA World Cup. The 19 men going through training camp as I type this are: Bradley Beal, DeMarcus Cousins, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Andre Drummond, Kevin Durant, Kenneth Faried, Paul George, James Harden, Gordon Hayward, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Korver, Damian Lillard, Paul Millsap, Chandler Parsons, Derrick Rose, Klay Thompson, and John Wall (Kevin Love withdrew from camp, as his future with the Minnesota Timberwolves is uncertain). Cuts will be difficult, and practices will be strenuous, but it looks like the USA is once again reloading rather than rebuilding.

Monday Night Soccer!

(By Franklin Lee)

I like the sound of Monday Night Soccer. Before I get into that exciting Monday night game, I must first review a very busy past week of games. There was only one draw this past week, and it still netted four total goals. So let’s see who got three points and who got zero.