NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attempted to pump the brakes on expansion talk earlier this month, telling reporters the league isn’t considering adding franchises over the next few years. That didn’t stop basketball star LeBron James and boxing great Floyd Mayweather from separately indicating their interests in owning an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. Marc Badain said he hasn’t spoken “personally” to either James or Mayweather. But he understands their curiosity and why he might eventually receive a phone call.
Battle Mountain was the host for the 2022 District 3 8-10-year-old all-star tournament. Nine teams from northern Nevada competed for six days with the opportunity to advance to the state tournament in Las Vegas from July 20-24. Battle Mountain dropped two games to White Pine and Ruby Mountain.
The Little League all-star baseball tournaments continue, as the 10-12-year-old all-stars travel to Yerington for the District 3 tournament to be played at Buck Aiazzi Field.
The Battle Mountain NNA Swim Team was at Idlewild Pool in Reno from June 17-19 for the Reno Aquatic Club Gamble. Nevaeh Serna picked up a runner-up finish in the 10 and under 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:27.48, an 8.25-second improvement. She was third in the 50-meter backstroke with a time of 41.01, which was nearly five second quicker. Serna took off nearly 12 seconds to place fourth at 2:47.87.
The Battle Mountain major and junior all-star softball teams made their way to Spring Creek this past weekend and Monday for the District 3 tournament. The junior all-stars beat Ruby Mountain and Elko to reach the championship game. Battle Mountain took on Elko in the title game on Monday and results were not available at press time. If Battle Mountain wins, it would advance to the state tournament in Las Vegas in July. The Battle Mountain major all-star squad lost games to White Pine and Ruby Mountain.
The District 3 Little League All-Star baseball tournament for the 8-10-year-old group gets under way this Friday in Battle Mountain at the fields next to the junior high.
Los Angeles Chargers controlling owner Dean Spanos has been accused of repeated breaches of fiduciary duty and misogynistic behavior in a lawsuit filed by his sister. The filing escalates the ongoing battle among the four Spanos siblings over control of the franchise. Dea Spanos Berberian filed a petition Thursday in San Joaquin County Superior Court seeking sole control of the family trust that has a 36% stake in the ownership of the Chargers.
The Winnemucca Regional Raceway was a busy place June 2, 3,4 5 with the High Desert Challenge.
The Battle Mountain Little League and Junior League softball teams will be in Spring Creek this weekend for the Nevada District 3 Tournament. The Little League squad will play on Saturday against the winner of Ruby Mountain White Pine, who play on Friday 9 p.m. Elko and Walker River play at 7 p.m. on Friday.
As the Nevada State High School Rodeo Finals concluded over Memorial Day weekend in Winnemucca, Battle Mountain’s Desi Coombs took home the breakaway state title and is headed to Gillette, Wyo., for the National Finals from July 17-23. Coombs came into the state finals in fourth place but a strong performance in Winnemucca moved her to the top spot. She won the opening go-around with a time of 2.92 seconds and followed with runs of 4.010 and 3.17 to claim the state crown. She just missed out on a trip to the national finals with a fifth-place finish in barrel racing. Coombs knocked down barrels in the opening and short go-arounds.
Battle Mountain’s Marena Fuller and Shea Jones were recently named to the Northern 2A all-league first team for their play this season. Fuller, the Lady Longhorns’ catcher and a senior, hit .458 this season with one home run, 22 hirs, 21 runs scored and 16 RBI. Jones hit .333 for Battle Mountain with 20 runs scored and 13 hits and the junior was 5-5 in the circle his spring with 70 strikeouts and 26 walks. Yerington’s Hayley Richardson, Piper Davis and Brianna Sanchez were chosen and the Coach of the Year, Player of the Year and Catcher of the Year, respectively, in the Northern 2A.
A trio of Battle Mountain High School baseball players were named to the Northern 2A all-league first team, as well as the 2A all-state first and second teams. Senior Anthony Del Rio was named to the Northern 2A all-league first team and all-state first team. Del Rio hit .514 this season with four home runs, 15 doubles, 31 runs scored, 37 hits and 21 RBI. He was also one of the top pitchers in the state as well.
W.G. Ramirez Associated Press HENDERSON — When Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis chose his new coach in January, he made it clear Josh McDaniels’ success as an offensive coordinator in New England weighed heavily on his decision. “I’ve just always seen the Patriots as a team that not only adapts from week to week or half to half but maybe even series to series,” Davis said at McDaniels’ introductory news conference on Jan. 31. “I just believe in Josh’s ability to assess a situation and make the changes in real-time, and that’s always been something that’s impressed me.”
Major League Baseball has taken its fair share of criticism for changes trying to get younger fans interested in the game, but there has been one this season that has generated rave reviews. MLB has expanded letting players being mic’d up and interviewed during games after doing it on a limited basis from 2017-20. It has become a weekly occurrence on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and has produced some fun moments. “I’ve been pleasantly surprised that it has gathered and maintained momentum, because it’s not the first time we’ve asked for and had collaboration,” ESPN vice president of production Phil Orlins said. “So to see it get rolling this year, along with a tangible enthusiasm from players to be a part of it has been a pleasant breakthrough.”