Here's the Reason Why Baseball Players Wear Mitts While Running Bases
Baseball can be a dangerous sport, so an extra layer of protective equipment is beneficial. One item players opt to wear is a mitt, but why?
Source: Getty ImagesAt times, baseball can be a very dangerous sport, as seen by the tragic season-ending injury of Braves' pitcher Charlie Morton. Though his fractured leg was unavoidable since a batted ball flies wherever it wants, some players can avoid harm with extra layers of protective gear.
Is Simone Biles's Husband at the Olympics? Details
Is Simone Biles's Husband at the Olympics — Or Bears Training Camp?"We went to them and asked, ‘We’d really appreciate if he could go to support his wife,'" Jonathan said.
By Melissa WilletsPublished July 29 2024, 9:55 a.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesTeam USA's Simone Biles is one of the headliners at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
As such, the gymnast has tons of support worldwide, including that of her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens.
Kareem Burke - Age, Family, Bio
Entrepreneur and one of the original co-founders of Roc-A-Fella Records with former partners are Jay-Z and Damon Dash. He also helped launch the Rocawear clothing line, which was later purchased by Iconix for over $200 million dollars.
Before Fame He got his start as a young teen throwing parties in Harlem at iconic places like the Cotton Club and charging steep covers for entry. It was there he earned his nickname "Biggs" after getting a reputation for acting older than he was or too big for his age.
PHOTOS: GEJ, Patience And Wike Attend Rally In Bayelsa
The former president Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Dame Patience were at the re-election campaign rally of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state.
The campaign was held on Tuesday, September 8, at the Samson Siasia sports complex in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, and many other Bayelsa politicians were also present at the event.
Jonathan had endorsed Dickson’s re-election bid, saying the governor remains the best candidate for the job.
Usher - Age, Family, Bio
R&B singer performer who rose to fame after releasing his six-times Platinum-selling album My Way. His 2004 album Confessions became the fastest-selling R&B album in history.
Before Fame He started singing in his church choir at age nine and went to North Springs High School in Atlanta, Georgia. His first group was called the NuBeginnings.
Trivia His 1997 hit "You Make Me Wanna..." reached #1 in the U.K. and "Nice & Slow"
Why Popular Skit Maker Should Be Arrested
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has revealed why popular skit maker, Trinity Guy, should be arrested.
Adejobi, who had previously warned skit makers who use pranks for a living to regulate them because they endanger Nigerian lives, posted the video on his Instagram account on Monday.
The Police spokesperson, who strongly condemned the video, urged people that have been affected by the skitmakers’ pranks to report him to the authorities.
Zola Nombona - Age, Family, Bio
South African actress who is best known for appearing in the TV series Intersexions in the part of Shado. She has also appeared in projects such as Zbondiwe and Lockdown.
Before Fame She studied at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Trivia She has accumulated over 1.9 million followers on her znombona Instagram account. She has also been a musical artist, releasing songs such as "I Like It".
Family Life She posted a photo with her niece to her Instagram account in March 2018.
28% of Britons say the outcome of general elections has little to no impact on them personally
General elections are the most major events in British politics, and after six weeks of relentless campaigning and media coverage you could be forgiven for thinking that the elections and their final result will have touched the lives of the whole country.
But new YouGov data shows that more than a quarter of Britons (28%) say that the outcomes of general elections have little to no impact on their own lives personally.
33-Year-Old Man Allegedly Removes Neighbours Scrotum During A Fight
A 33-year-old man, Dominic Kenneth, was arraigned on Wednesday at the Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, for allegedly removing his neighbour’s scrotum during a fight. Naija News learnt that Kenneth, residing at No 1, Abdul Rasaq Street, Balogun area of Ikorodu, is facing a count charge of causing grievous harm to his neighbour.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
According to Vanguard, the Prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on March 1, at about 12:20p.
Adam Sandler (Actor) - On This Day
Profession: Actor
Biography: Adam Sandler is an American comedian who came to fame with Saturday Night Live during the 1990s, and has since starred in a number of major films. His best known roles include Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), and Click (2006).
While Sandler was loved by fans in the 90s, a number of his films have since been panned by critics. These have earned him nine Golden Raspberry awards, and 37 Raspberry Award nominations; an award intended to reflect the worst of cinema.