Who is Ingrid Andress, the Home Run Derby national anthem singer? Ingrid Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee and coutnry singer, sung the national anthem Monday night as part of the All-Star Game festivities, but the rendition was not well received by many Reaction on social media to the national anthem performance at Monday's Home Run Derby was quick and strong, with some saying it was the worst rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" they've heard at a sporting event. The anthem was sung by country artist Ingrid Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, who most recently was nominated in 2023 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. "My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever," Astros beat writer Michael Schwab posted. "Remember Whitney Houston's National Anthem performance at the Super Bowl? This is the exact opposite," said Cincinnati Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans. Some users even said at least one of the baseball players at the Derby appeared to be holding back laughter. Andress' most recent album, Good Person, was released in 2024 and included the song "Wishful Drinking," a collaboration with Sam Hunt Read more- https://rb.gy/dcbgqw

Soccer legend Matt Le Tissier tells how he stopped the UK killing program in his sport. Where are the other athletes doing the same? Is NO ONE trying likewise to save his/her fellow players in football (American), baseball, basketball, tennis, rugby, golf, weightlifting....? (And what about the footballers outside the UK?) Mark Crispin Miller Here’s the tweet Le Tissier posted well over two years ago: Here he tells of his eventually successful effort to get the Professional Footballers Association to take action—which they did, although without announcing it! Click on the link, not the screenshot: https://rumble.com/v49rjh3-thank-you-to-the-brave-former-professional-soccer-player-danke-an-den-mutig.html https://rumble.com/v49rjh3-thank-you-to-the-brave-former-professional-soccer-player-danke-an-den-mutig.html Here is how the PFA identifies itself as terribly concerned about its members’ welfare: THE PLAYERS' UNION The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) is the union for all current and former footballers and scholars in the Premier League, the FA Women’s Super League and the English Football Leagues. We are committed to helping you understand your purpose as both a player and a person. We provide the information, advice and support you need to help maximise the opportunities that come with playing professional football. We’re the only football organisation that solely prioritises players’ needs, and we offer a variety of educational, financial and wellbeing support services. Throughout our history, the PFA has been instrumental in supporting the women’s game, decreasing mental health stigma across the sport, leading the fight against racist abuse of players and pushing for research into the links between neurodegenerative conditions and playing football. We proudly amplify your voice as a player to ensure your views are properly represented to the game’s stakeholders and governing bodies. We also protect and enhance your rights and working conditions by holding stakeholders and governing bodies to account. Our team are passionate about helping footballers navigate personal or professional challenges, and we use our own experiences to relate to players and help prepare you for the future. We are here to protect and support you, for football and for life. https://www.thepfa.com/about-us Note the “woke” touch of that photo on the right: https://open.substack.com/pub/markcrispinmiller/p/soccer-legend-matt-le-tissier-tells?r=1tqe1i&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

Glenn Guilbeau - Forever on the Road Again: Texas Rangers Win World Series with Perfect Away Record: https://www.outkick.com/forever-on-the-road-again-texas-rangers-win-world-series-with-perfect-away-record/ #TexasRangers #Texas #Rangers #BruceBochy #CoreySeager #MitchGarver #MajorLeagueBaseball #Baseball #MLB #WorldSeries2023 #WorldSeries #Sports

Today we were here in Ketchikan, Alaska one of the ports of call of our cruise ship. This port of call is one of the famous and Iconic places in Alaska especially known for its best supplies of King crab and Salmon. We arrived here in Ketchikan approximately 7am wherein I managed to go ashore at 2Pm after my duty and we had a general drill mandated by IMO (International Maritime Organization). This place is always raining, and it is very seldom you will experience clear sky. so I walked around and check if there were any changes since the last time I was here. The first stop I went to is the store of Harley Davidson, where I checked what they have and if they have something that I am looking for a "Leather Jacket", but unfortunately they dont have it. They have only baseball caps and T-Shirts only. after I went to the store in Harley Davidson, while raining I decided to dine in one of the asian restaurant, which is very popular to all seafarers who misses their traditional food. so I decided as well to dine in and update my software in my laptop so I spent approximately an hour here and ordered a Pad Thai a favorite of mine. I will be definitely be back to this place. so the overview of this place was so amazing, along the way back to the ship I found this statue besides our ship but ofcourse unfortunately we need to go back to the ship as soon as possible to avoid getting late at work and i dont want to be on trouble.j and this is the upper view of Ketchikan from the ship upper deck

While hope springs eternal for each fan’s favorite #baseball team, many Americans say they have little hope of actually seeing their ballclub play in person this year.

This world baseball classic was extraordinary ????, congratulations to Japan and the USA for the game they played, I was incredible #BaseballClassic #USA #JAPAN

Mr Baseball with his new A2000 mitt! First pre-season game tomorrow! Go Skyhawks!

Here we go again with the snow. I love the snow but not when it’s time for baseball. Lol Have a blessed day #SomeeAdam

It's an exciting time for baseball fans in Venezuela as the 2023 Caribbean Series is set to take place in our beautiful country! This will be the first time since 2009 that Venezuela has hosted this prestigious tournament, and we couldn't be more thrilled. The emotion of living this event here in our homeland is truly indescribable. We are so proud to have been chosen as one of four countries participating, and can’t wait for all the action-packed games ahead. The teams from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico will bring a fantastic atmosphere with their passionate supporters who flock from around Latin America just to witness these incredible matches at Estadio Monumental de Caracas, Simon Bolivar. On top of that excitement comes a sense of unity amongst Venezuelans; it’s amazing how sports can bring us together despite any political or social differences we may have had before hand! It's going to be an unforgettable experience filled with cheerfulness and joyous moments – something which many people need right now after such difficult times recently endured by Venezuelan citizens. So if you're lucky enough to join us here, then make sure you don't miss out on what promises to be one very special Caribbean Series!

Hall of Fame: Baseball Museum ????

Last night enjoying a good game of baseball

Sorpresa para mi sobrino. Vinimos a ver su juego. #baseball

SEC football revenue lifts all boats. Ole’ Miss Basketball arena and baseball stadium. Pretty nice!!!