The homecoming king.
THE NICE ITEM
Sammy Sosa returned home to the Dominican Republic for the first time since his brilliant 66-homer season, amid a cheering crowd of thousands that included the country’s president as well as Hall of Famer Juan Marichal.
Sosa then headed for his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, where a victory procession and a party awaited.
But more important, Sosa is helping his hometown. San Pedro de Macoris was wracked by Hurricane Georges, with thousands losing their homes and many still without water and electricity. Hundreds were killed nationwide and 100,000 were left homeless.
Sosa has arranged for three planeloads of food and supplies, with more on the way.
Touch ’em all, Sammy.
DOT COM
You can now get transcripts of NBA labor negotiations on NBA.com.
Apparently, YOURICHJERKS.com is full up.
FILE THIS
Mike Tyson’s former co-manager, John Horne, is suing his current manager, Shelly Finkel, for interfering with contractual relations.
Horne is now a movie producer in Beverly Hills, but then, who isn’t?
AND STAY OUT
Cubs fans holding a grudge from 1984 will be happy to know that the Padres did not think to invite Steve Garvey to this year’s World Series.
STRIKE THREE
Craig Kilbourn on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” after the Yankees took a two-games-to-zip lead over the Padres, “virtually ensuring that the only thing San Diego will ever be famous for is being the setting for `Simon and Simon.’ “
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH
Ohio State offensive lineman Rob Murphy said he emphasizes the offensive part of his job title–“I’m a dirty player”–and he plans to bring that stuff to Northwestern this week, along with something extra: vengeance.
Seems Murphy is still mad from three years ago when Ohio State lost to Michigan, and Northwestern went to the Rose Bowl. Murphy remembers the videotape of Northwestern players and coaches whooping it up.
“Throughout the game they flashed back to Evanston and had them sitting around the TV laughing at us because we were losing,” he said. “I’m going to hold that against them.”
Yo, Murph, you want to carry a grudge against everybody who laughs at you every time Ohio State loses to Michigan, you better call Bekins.
