Dodgers
This 17-year-old is the first player from South Sudan to sign a professional baseball contract
Joseph Deng, 17, has joined the Dodgers, becoming the first South Sudanese player to sign a professional baseball contract. Baseball America reports that Deng, a right-handed pitcher, captivated scouts with his “fastball/splitter combination.” He can reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour (152 kilometers) with his fastball. Although not much is known about…
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Watch touching moment Kobe Bryant’s 7-year-old daughter honored father by throwing first pitch at Dodgers game
Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Bianka Bryant, has played a special role in honoring her late...