By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/18/21
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar was involved in one of the scariest scenes of the 2021 MLB season, to date, when he was hit in the face with a 95 mph fastball delivered by Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jacob Webb in the top of the seventh inning of Monday s New York road victory.
Per Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News, the Mets placed Pillar on the 10-day injured list hours after they confirmed he suffered multiple nasal fractures and is scheduled to meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine what comes next:
WATERSMEET, Mich., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, acknowledged today the successful launch of its proprietary iGaming platform in the state of Michigan. The commencement of PointsBet s inaugural online casino operations follows the launch of sports betting in the state this past January and notably adds to PointsBet s growing, proprietary wagering product suite, which already included a fixed odds sportsbook as well as the operator s unique PointsBetting platform. Over the past 18 months, we have assembled a highly-experienced iGaming team which has built our in-house proprietary iGaming platform and administrative tools, and I am thrilled today to share the news of our inaugural launch in Michigan, commented
/PRNewswire/ PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, acknowledged today the successful launch of its proprietary iGaming platform in the state.
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When Michael Jordan played in the 90s, the Chicago Bulls were the most feared team in the league. Evident of their 6-0 Finals run during that time, there were some teams that could never get over the hump. The Knicks, Pacers, and Jazz featured some great talent during their heyday but never won a title due to the roadblock that was Michael Jordan.
When Jordan left the league a second time, it felt like the league was granted a fresh slate. Anybody could compete for a title, even when LeBron James came into the league in 2003. With that said, over the last 23 years, some teams have taken advantage of Jordan’s departure, while some have not. Here are the power rankings of NBA franchises since Jordan left the league in 1998.
Richard “Rip” Hamilton It is awesome to support Travis Scott on the release of the new Jack 6S in collaboration with Brand Jordan, Hamilton said. I m a sneakerhead and enjoy collecting shoes, and I m impressed by Travis creativity, artistry and entrepreneurship. When he came to me and I saw his collection, of course I was on board with supporting him however I can. It s great to work together and to see each other win.
The sneaker features a premium brown suede upper with vibrant infrared accents on the tongue and heel. There are also two pockets on the collar and glow-in-the-dark outsole.