This could be a daily feature if I had the stamina to write about it everyday. First featured game of Sportcenter is Twins at Red Sox. The feature opens by recapping Manny Ramirez continuing tantrum and demands to be traded. When Manny comes to bat, there is a mixed reaction from the crowd. And by mixed, I mean someone somewhere is booing. Or maybe a microphone has been placed in any random public place. Hard to tell anything definitive.
The highlights also show an oh-by-the-way Torii Hunter going back for a fly ball, hitting the wall and injuring his ankle. Early reports suggest he'll be out 4-6 weeks. This is the heart and soul of a team contending for the Wild Card getting knocked out right before the trade deadline. Kind of a big deal.
The followup report? A lengthy comment from David Ortiz about the crowd reaction. Obviously the biggest story from that game.
ESPN is currently in the midst of 50 states in 50 days. This involves visits and reports from all of the states with recaps of their sports history, greatest players from, etc. This is probably positive as it may remind them that there are actual sports stories happening outside of the Bos-Wash area. Let's hope so.
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