(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1. Ichiro Suzuki is one-hit away from tying Pete Rose for the all-time hits lead. Currently has 2,977 in the MLB and 1,278 in Japan.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers led by Kyrie Irving and LeBron James force Game 6 defeating Golden State 112-97.
3. Jesus “Tecatito” Corona goal for Mexico scores with 10 minutes remaining to clinch Group C in the Copa America.
4. Tom Brady forcing “deflategate” into the Supreme Court.
5. US Open begins on Thursday on FS1
6. Tepin wins Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot to kickoff the five day racing festival in England. Its her seventh straight victory.
7. “”Arrieta needs to have about five more seasons like this before he belongs in the same conversation with Kershaw.” – Molly Knight
8. Ryan Braun to Giants?
9. Former Tennessee Women’s Coach Pat Summitt turns 64.
10. “I got a bad scouting report. I was told he was a good fastball hitter so I threw a bad fastball and he still hit it a mile.” – Former 1B turned pitcher for an inning Mark Grace (Diamondbacks) on the homer he gave up to David Ross (Dodgers). Dodgers won in a blowout.
“Anyone who has a kid trying out for his High School football team needs to read this book. Torosian has taken his 20 some years of reporting on Prep sports, mixed a healthy dose of San Gabriel Valley insider references and created a very readable first effort.”
“A page turner…I’m sorry it’s over! Is a sequel in the works?”
“Torosian does for high school football what Hemingway did for the Spanish Civil War…compelling look beyond the scoreboard and into the lives of players…”
“A truly great story unfolds in the pages of Joe Torosian’s first novel. With high school football at its core, the story of Dale Andrade shows how a young man grows in all aspects of his life thanks to being a part of a team and a football community.”
“This is a great read for everyone: from those who love high school football to those who have no idea about the game.”
“This book brings you onto the field and into the locker room…”
Joe Torosian’s high school football novel is available through Amazon.com –click pic–
(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)
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