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UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
MLB to set single-game attendance record at Speedway Classic
1 of 2 | All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds will face the Atlanta Braves in the Speedway Classic on Saturday in Bristol, Conn. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- MLB will set a single game attendance record at Saturday's Speedway Classic, with more than 85,000 tickets sold for the event at Bristol Motor Speedway, the league said Monday. The Cincinnati Reds will face the Atlanta Braves in the first-of-its-kind event Saturday in Bristol, Tenn. It will be the first MLB game ever played inside a NASCAR track. MLB's current record for paid attendance was set when the Cleveland Indians hosted the New York Yankees on Sept. 12, 1954, at Cleveland Stadium. That game prompted a paid attendance of 84,587. Fans from all 50 states and nine countries on four continents purchased tickets for Sunday's matchup. The Speedway Classic will air at 7:15 p.m. EDT Saturday on Fox. Pitbull and Tim McGraw are to perform before first pitch. Speedway Classic attendees also will be free to enjoy performances by Jake Owen, Timothy Wayne, Reyna Roberts and Adam Doleac, in addition to a 110-foot Ferris wheel, food trucks, mascots, the Budweiser Clydesdales and more.
UPI
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: MLB unveils Reds, Braves uniforms for 2025 Speedway Classic
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz models a new helmet for MLB's Speedway Classic. Photo by MLB July 21 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves stars will don gear designed to match the racing theme of the Speedway Classic next month at Bristol, MLB revealed Monday. Reds and Braves players will play on a field built inside the oval of Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 7 in Bristol, Tenn. The matchup will not only be the first MLB game played at a NASCAR track, but also the first held in Tennessee. MLB posted photos of several Reds and Braves players wearing their special edition garb for the event. Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz sported a batting helmet that featured his No. 44 in a racing-like script overlaying a checkered flag. Reds pitcher Hunter Green showed off his No. 21 jersey and a hat with a checkered flag bill. Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies sported a hat with flames on its bill, in addition to his No. 1 in a racing-style script. JUST IN: The Braves and Reds have revealed exclusive uniforms for the Speedway Classic The Braves cap features flames on the top of the visor, while the Reds cap has checkered racing flags across its visor The jersey numbers reflect the spirit of numbers on racecars The 2... MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2025 Pitbull and Tim McGraw are set to perform before first pitch of the Braves and Reds meeting. Speedway Classic attendees also will be free to enjoy performances by Jake Owen, Timothy Wayne, Reyna Roberts and Adam Doleac, in addition to a 110-foot Ferris wheel, food trucks, mascots, the Budweiser Clydesdales and more. The Reds will host the Braves in the first game of a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. EDT July 31 in Cincinnati. They will host the Braves in the second game a day later before the series finale moves to Bristol. First pitch fo the Speedway Classic is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Aug. 2 at the famed racing venue. The Braves and Reds will also have a first for MLB during the Speedway Classic: Batting helmets custom-designed for a special league event, inspired directly by NASCAR MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2025 The Braves (43-55) sit in fourth place in the National League East, 12.5 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies (56-43). They will play the San Francisco Giants (52-48) at 7:15 p.m. Monday in Atlanta. The Reds (52-48) are in third place in the National League Central, 7.5 games behind the Chicago Cubs (59-40) and Milwaukee Brewers (59-40). They will take on the Washington Nationals (39-60) at 6:45 p.m. Monday in Washington.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Budweiser Clydesdales make appearance with Folds of Honor at Lagoon Park
FARMINGTON, Utah () — The Budweiser Clydesdales made an appearance Tuesday at Lagoon Park as part of a national tour to celebrate 15 years of partnership with the non-profit organization Folds of Honor. is a non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen or disabled American military members and first responders. Over the past 15 years, Budweiser and its partners have donated over $33 million to Folds of Honor, funding 6,600 scholarships for Folds of Honor recipients, Budweiser announced in a press release. Utah Summer Games Block Party to feature food drive for Southern Utah University Hope Pantry Additionally, Budweiser announced that it will now be donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of every 12 pack of Budweiser and Budweiser Zero to Folds of Honor. Budweiser will also be releasing limited-edition Budweiser packaging to support Folds of Honor this summer. The Clydesdales will be making other appearances in Salt Lake City this week. On Friday June 6, beginning at 3 p.m., they will be delivering beer to multiple bars in downtown SLC, starting at . Saturday June 7, the Clydesdales will be at the game, with a parade around the field ahead of the game, and Budweiser will present a Folds of Honor scholarship check to a local recipient. PBS program Antiques Roadshow films at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City Glen Canyon off-road and all-terrain vehicle access restored by Trump, Utah lawmakers 'They stripped her of her humanity': Former nurse dies in assisted living facility after being left unattended for 6 hours Budweiser Clydesdales make appearance with Folds of Honor at Lagoon Park Provo man charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up Missionary Training Center Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘They stripped her of her humanity': Former nurse dies in assisted living facility after being left unattended for 6 hours
OREM, Utah () — A former nurse, and dementia patient, died after falling down a flight of stairs at an Orem senior living facility last year. Now, her kids are fighting for justice for their mom. A lawsuit filed late last year argues that on Jan. 21, 2024, Ruth Ditty, a resident of , suffered a fall in an unsecured stairwell. Ditty, who had shown extensive signs of early-stage dementia, was left with severe head and shoulder injuries from the fall. The lawsuit also alleges that she was left in the stairwell for six hours after the fall until a family member visiting another resident, found her. 'Believe it or not, rather than calling 911 or taking her to the emergency room, they just put her back in bed,' said Barry Toone, an attorney working with the . Toone is one of the attorneys representing the Ditty family. 'I kept asking, why wasn't she taken to the hospital?' said Scott Ditty, Ruth's son. According to attorneys representing the Ditty family, Covington staff then gave Ruth morphine to treat the pain, despite the fact that she was allergic to morphine. Two days after the fall, Ruth Ditty passed away from her injuries, the lawsuit says. 'We were still trying to get to the bottom of things, and we still just couldn't get any answers,' Scott Ditty told . According to the Ditty family, Covington staff discouraged them from putting Ruth into memory care. Instead, they were pushed to pay $440 per month more for two-hour wellness checks. Sandy mom of six survives 15 years of blood cancer, helps other patients fight 'When she fell, she was laying at the bottom of the stairs for six hours. That's three wellness checks that were not done,' Ditty said. 'They stripped her of her right to live. They stripped her of her humanity.' ABC4 reached out to Covington Senior Living for comment and received the following response: 'Ms. Ditty was a beloved member of the Covington Senior Living community, and our condolences go out to her family. Covington cannot comment further. This case is in litigation and needs to proceed through the court process, not the media.' Scott Ditty says he doesn't blame the workers for his mother's death, but rather a poor system that is not conducive to proper care for the elderly. Ditty says his mom was a widely respected nurse who always prided herself on her professionalism. 'In previous years when I would visit my hometown, really before anybody would say 'hi' to me, it was 'how's your mom?'' Ditty told 'Yes, we want justice for my mom, but what my mom would want is change.' Toone says the case was filed in November of 2024 and is currently in the discovery phase of litigation. PBS program Antiques Roadshow films at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City Glen Canyon off-road and all-terrain vehicle access restored by Trump, Utah lawmakers 'They stripped her of her humanity': Former nurse dies in assisted living facility after being left unattended for 6 hours Budweiser Clydesdales make appearance with Folds of Honor at Lagoon Park Provo man charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up Missionary Training Center Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nationwide tour brings Clydesdales to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales made an appearance in Uptown Columbus Wednesday evening. The visit marked a major stop on a nationwide tour celebrating a 15-year partnership between Budweiser and Folds of Honor. Uptown Columbus came to life as the world-famous Clydesdales paraded through Broadway. Beyond the show, the visit served a deeper purpose. Highlighting, the mission of Folds of Honor. The national nonprofit provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. Columbus is just one stop on the Clydesdales' summer-long, cross-country tour. Folds of Honor's speaker's bureau director, Rachel Faulkner Brown, says her family has directly benefited from the 15-year partnership. A partnership that has delivered more than 62,000 scholarships nationwide and more than 4,000 here in Georgia. The horses are part of a larger effort to raise awareness and honor that mission and caring for them takes serious dedication. Clydesdale Handler, Marissa Kaminski said, 'It takes seven handlers and about five hours to get the Clydesdales, ready to perform. They're gentle Giants. The crowds get them going. The louder the crowd is, the more excited the horses are.' The parade began around 5 pm. The route wound through uptown Columbus, culminating in a check presentation of more than twelve thousand dollars to the Folds of Honor. The event included a kid's zone and ticket raffle. Making the event fun for all ages and also reminding the community of the importance of meaningful impact. If you missed the Clydesdales on Wednesday evening, they are expected to make an appearance at Saturday's Columbus Clingstones. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
