Royals Celebrate World Series Title With Fan Parade in KC
World champions the Kansas City Royals parade through downtown Kansas City in a 2.3 mile caravan with owner David Glass manager Ned Yost and players addressing thousands of fans The event honors their first World Series win since 1985 and includes tributes to late family members and a vow to return next season by pitcher Edinson Volquez and others
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Dusty Baker Named Nationals Manager in Diversity Milestone
Dusty Baker was appointed manager of the Washington Nationals, ending a season with zero black skippers. The 66 year old, who led the Giants to the 2002 World Series and previously managed the Cubs and Reds, brings 20 MLB seasons of leadership and a .526 career winning percentage. Nationals owner Ted Lerner and GM Mike Rizzo praised Baker’s experience and steadiness as the team aims for a World Series title.
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Whisenhunt Out as Titans Coach in Midseason Shakeup
Tennessee Titans fire Augusta native Ken Whisenhunt after a 3-20 run and name Mike Mularkey interim head coach. Owner Amy Adams Strunk emphasizes protecting rookie Marcus Mariota to aid long term success. The move follows a loss at Houston and signals a new direction for the franchise.
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Titans name Mularkey interim coach amid offensive struggles
The Titans at 1-6 cite protection issues as Marcus Mariota is kept upright as interim head coach Mike Mularkey shifts strategy. Mularkey notes he was chosen over Dick LeBeau for his offensive coordinator background while J.J. Watt reacts to Texans pressure with surprise at limited double teams.
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Walker predicts Gurley to be a Rams star
Herschel Walker says Rams rookie Todd Gurley could be a star, praising his work habits and versatility. Gurley, playing through knee rehab, leads with powerful runs and a 71 yard TD, drawing comparisons to Gale Sayers and Adrian Peterson as St. Louis sits at 4-3 before facing Minnesota.
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Spieth Sees No Era Yet Despite A Soaring Year
Jordan Spieth, age 22, leads a crop of young stars at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai after a record year including Masters and U S Open wins and a $22 million earnings haul. Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy join him. Tiger Woods questions linger as the sport eyes a decade of parity and rising contenders.
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