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Canada News.Net
2 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
LLBWS roundup: Bonney Lake Washington eliminates Braintree Massachusetts
(Photo credit: Marc Vasconcellos/The Enterprise / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Sawyer Breed and Andrew Madsen combined to throw a three-hitter as Bonney Lake Washington downed Braintree Massachusetts in a Little League Baseball World Series elimination game in South Williamsport, Pa. Breed opened the game and bounced back from a pair of unearned runs in the second inning to go five full innings, striking out seven and walking three. Madsen added a perfect inning of relief to close the win out. Cole Sehlin went 2-for-2 at the plate, hitting an RBI single in the bottom half of the second to tie the score. Atley Eager then scored the winning run on a wild pitch. A Sam Trotta single accounted for Massachusetts' runs, as an outfield error allowed two to score. Henry Kuka went the distance on the mound, allowing six hits, three runs and two walks while striking out six. Vancouver Canada 12, Brisbane Australia 0 Canada exploded for 13 hits and 12 runs to eliminate Australia in South Williamsport, Pa. After building a 4-0 lead through four innings, the floodgates opened in the fifth. The damage was mostly done with small ball, with Caleb Jackson knocking in two with a triple and Misha Lee chipping in an RBI double. Arek Aubuchon went 2-for-2 with three RBIs. Starter Tyson Grimsrud-Ronse and Lee combined on a one-hit shutout. Australia relief pitcher Preston Reid was tagged for nine runs on eight hits and three walks.
Edmonton Journal
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Venezuelan team allowed to enter U.S. to compete in Little League World Series
A youth baseball team from Venezuela has been granted visas to represent the Latin America region at the upcoming Little League World Series in Pennsylvania, according to a league spokesperson, securing exemptions from the State Department to enter the United States despite representing a country under travel restrictions instituted by President Donald Trump. Article content Article content Brian McClintock, a senior executive for communications at Little League International, said in a statement the State Department notified Little League International that the Cardenales Little League team from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, 'has received their visas and will be able to represent the Latin America Region at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series.' Article content Article content 'The seven Little League World Series tournaments, a role model of diplomacy for decades, are where kids from all different cultures connect on the fields and build lasting friendships and bonds, and we are grateful for all those who supported these players throughout this process, including the U.S. Department of State,' McClintock added. Article content Venezuela is one of several countries whose nationals are restricted from or limited in travel into the U.S. under the proclamation signed by Trump in June. Article content Article content The Cardenales Little League team is one of 20 regional champions from around the world set to compete in the 78th Little League Baseball World Series, a nationally televised event for players ages 10-12 that begins later this month. Article content The team revealed on social media Friday that their visas had been approved for the tournament, which is held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Article content 'The dream of our children will soon come true,' the team said in a translated Instagram post. 'Williamsport here we come.' Article content Another Venezuelan Little League team, the Cacique Mara from Maracaibo, was denied entry to the U.S. last month for the Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina. At the time, Little League International said the team had been 'unable to obtain the appropriate visas,' calling the decision to deny their entry 'extremely disappointing, especially to these young athletes.'
Toronto Sun
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Venezuelan team allowed to enter U.S. to compete in Little League World Series
Published Aug 07, 2025 • 2 minute read Boerne, Texas catcher Doc Mogford tags out Venezuela's Santiago Bello as he attempted to score during a Little League World Series game in 2024. AP Photo A youth baseball team from Venezuela has been granted visas to represent the Latin America region at the upcoming Little League World Series in Pennsylvania, according to a league spokesperson, securing exemptions from the State Department to enter the United States despite representing a country under travel restrictions instituted by President Donald Trump. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Brian McClintock, a senior executive for communications at Little League International, said in a statement the State Department notified Little League International that the Cardenales Little League team from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, 'has received their visas and will be able to represent the Latin America Region at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series.' 'The seven Little League World Series tournaments, a role model of diplomacy for decades, are where kids from all different cultures connect on the fields and build lasting friendships and bonds, and we are grateful for all those who supported these players throughout this process, including the U.S. Department of State,' McClintock added. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Venezuela is one of several countries whose nationals are restricted from or limited in travel into the U.S. under the proclamation signed by Trump in June. The Cardenales Little League team is one of 20 regional champions from around the world set to compete in the 78th Little League Baseball World Series, a nationally televised event for players ages 10-12 that begins later this month. The team revealed on social media Friday that their visas had been approved for the tournament, which is held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 'The dream of our children will soon come true,' the team said in a translated Instagram post. 'Williamsport here we come.' Another Venezuelan Little League team, the Cacique Mara from Maracaibo, was denied entry to the U.S. last month for the Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina. At the time, Little League International said the team had been 'unable to obtain the appropriate visas,' calling the decision to deny their entry 'extremely disappointing, especially to these young athletes.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the time that the Cacique Mara team's entry to the U.S. was denied, a senior State Department official told The Washington Post that officials were 'working to review the case to confirm proper procedures were followed and necessary appeals were submitted by the visa applicants.' The decision to bar the athletes from entering the U.S. comes as the country prepares to host some FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Though Trump's travel ban restrictions include an exception for 'any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the Secretary of State,' members of the Cuban women's national volleyball team were denied visas to enter Puerto Rico to compete in a tournament last month. Toronto Maple Leafs World Ontario Editorial Cartoons Celebrity
Chicago Tribune
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
La Grange Park Little League slugger to compete in national Home Run Derby
The La Grange Park Little League has had its own Home Run Derby for several years. But last year the league hit the ball a few rows further by joining the national T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby, an event that began in 2019. Now, La Grange Park baseball player Max Michaels, 12, has qualified for the national home run competition at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League Baseball World Series. The event is set to take place Aug. 21 and will be shown on ESPN at 6 p.m. the following day. Max qualified by initially hitting 55 home runs in three rounds in La Grange Park to qualify for the Regionals in Atlanta, Georgia. He then placed in the top four there to earn a spot in the national competition, where hitters are up against the clock to see how many homers they can hit. '(I want to) have fun, try my best and win the whole thing,' he said. 'I am excited to see the other finalists that I got to know in Atlanta, but nervous about hitting in front of a crowd the size of Volunteer Stadium.' Only eight hitters nationwide qualified for the national Home Run Derby, four each from the East and West regions. Max took part in the Home Run Derby last year, but didn't qualify for the Regionals. 'Last year, I hit 35 and did not make it, so I knew I needed to hit more than that,' he said. 'I had two good rounds, so I thought if I hit 50 there would be a good chance to advance.' Max has been looking forward to another crack at the Home Run Derby this summer. 'The Home Run Derby at La Grange Park Little League had been only open to 12-year-olds, but last year when the T-Mobile Derby came in, younger kids got to join. So, I joined last year, hoping I could beat some of my older buddies.' Max's father, Nic Michaels, who is president of the La Grange Park Little League board, believes it was a good move to become part of the national competition last year. 'It obviously opened up a great opportunity for Max,' he said. 'I would love for others to get to experience what we have this summer.' Michaels explained that the T-Mobile Home Run Derby has a structured format, unlike the La Grange Park competition, which allows everyone to participate. 'The players that were selected to participate had to have hit a home run during a Little League game or shown the ability to hit one during practice,' he said, Michaels is very pleased for his son, but he's had hints over the years that something like qualifying for the National Home Run Derby might be in the cards. As a 10-year-old, Max won the Hinsdale Mothers Day Tournament Home Run Derby and a couple of weekends later won the Field of Dreams Home Run Derby in Dyersville, Iowa. And Max's 35 home runs last year in the La Grange Park competition were good enough to win there. 'Max has experienced a lot of success at various home run derbies over the last couple of years,' he said. Now that Max has qualified for the national tournament, his father is hopeful 'I would be lying if I said I didn't think he could win it,' Michaels said. 'But he already won by advancing to Atlanta for Regionals and now Williamsport for the Nationals. This has been a memorable experience already, and the result in Williamsport won't change any of that.' Max did some preparation for the local competition and plans to do so again in preparation for his chance in Williamsport. 'For the local Home Run derby, I practiced in the cages with my dad,' he said. 'For Regionals, my all-star team was still in District play, so I kind of just went down to Atlanta and hit. For the championship, I will go to Hanesworth (Park) and the Bo Dome (Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Lockport) with my dad to practice.' During the summer, Max, who plays third base, first base and pitches, hit five home runs during the regular season and an additional four in the District and State games. 'My swing does not differ in the derby vs games, but that is something I have to work on for Williamsport,' he said. 'I tend to hit high fly balls, which wastes time. If I can keep the ball down, there is a better opportunity for me to see more pitches.' And keeping his cool will be helpful, too, Max said. 'I think the biggest attribute during the competition is composure,' he said. 'When I was in Atlanta, everyone had 15-30 seconds of no home runs. The kids that freaked out and lost their composure allowed that 30-second slump to turn into 45 seconds or a minute. The guys that advanced stayed calm and just kept swinging for the fences.'
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Iconic New York sports broadcaster Al Trautwig dies at 68
Iconic New York sports broadcaster Al Trautwig dies at 68 Al Trautwig, an iconic New York City sports broadcaster who covered the area for more than 30 years and did multiple Olympic Games, died at the age of 68. His son, Alex, confirmed his death to the Associated Press, saying his father died Sunday at his home on Long Island due to complications of cancer. Trautwig was most notably part of the MSG Network in New York City, spending various time serving as the host of the pre- and postgame coverage for the New York Yankees, New York Knicks and New York Rangers. He was a mainstay for the city's sports viewers and helped elevate the magical feel from iconic venues in Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium. "Al was a staple on MSG Networks' Knicks, Rangers and Yankees coverage for more than 30 years, and his passion for the teams he covered was undeniable," MSG said in a statement. "He leaves behind one of the great legacies in New York sports broadcasting history. Our thoughts and prayers are with Al's family and friends." In addition to his time in New York City, Trautwig covered 16 Olympic Games, and notably served as the main play-by-play announcer for international gymnastics events, including each Summer Olympics from 2000-2016. While also spending time with NBC, ABC and CBS, he worked the Indianapolis 500, Tour de France and the Little League Baseball World Series. He also made a cameo appearance in the 1993 film "Cool Runnings." Trautwig's last appearance on television was in 2021 after MSG opted not to renew his contract. He won four national Emmy Awards, more than 30 New York Emmys and the 2000 New York State Sportscaster of the Year Award.
