Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set new MLB records for starting pitchers with pitches reaching 104.5 mph. He also achieved a "Maddox" win (complete game shutout on under 100 pitches) with 15 strikeouts and no runs allowed.
Puerto Rican pitcher Yacksel Rios made a striking debut for the LG Twins in the KBO, touching 158 kph and earning a hold in an 8-6 win. Fans erupted in cheers for his velocity, and Rios expressed confidence in his ability to succeed in Korea.
Eli Manning's private equity firm, Brand Velocity Group, is acquiring RCX Sports, which manages licenses for major youth sports programs like NFL Flag. The deal faces opposition from some lawmakers concerned about private equity's role in youth sports.
Eli Manning's private equity firm, Brand Velocity Group, is acquiring RCX Sports, which manages licenses for major youth sports programs like NFL Flag. The deal faces political opposition with a bill aiming to ban private equity from youth sports.
Francis Lui Kin-wai secured a Sha Tin double with Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura, moving to 45 wins in fifth place in what is shaping as an exciting trainers' championship race. Mark Newnham leads with 51 wins from Caspar Fownes (50), Danny Shum Chap-shing (50) and David Hayes (48). Turquoise Velocity won the Class Three Beijing Clubhouse Handicap while Baby Sakura scored in the Class Three Shenzhen Centre Handicap. Hugh Bowman is booked to ride Japan's Rousham Park against Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior in the Group One Champions & Chater Cup on May 24.
