WHITE SOX’S “HAWK” HARRELSON WORKS LAST GAME IN BOOTH
CHICAGO» Longtime Chicago White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson worked his final game Sunday, closing out a colorful TV career after threeplus decades in the booth. The White Sox paid tribute to Harrelson with a couple different videos, and he fought back tears throughout the ninth inning of a 61 loss to the crosstown Cubs.
“I’ve enjoyed it. Very much, I have enjoyed it,” Harrelson said moments after Matt Davidson struck out swinging for the final out. “I’ve loved it. I will never forget it.”
With some family members standing behind him, Harrelson then stood up, tapped his heart and waved as players and coaches from each side pointed toward the booth, waved and applauded in the direction of the former bigleague slugger. “Oh man, oh man,” Harrelson said.
The 77yearold Harrelson, who played in the majors for nine seasons with four teams and served as Chicago’s general manager for a short time, will be a team ambassador for the 2019 season.
He isn’t sure about his future plans beyond that job, and it sounds as if he is still getting used to the idea of a more relaxed lifestyle.
“Last week was the first time that popped in my mind, and I told my wife, ‘Honey, this retirement issue might be overrated,’” Harrelson said before the game. “All I’ve been doing is watching ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and turning a lot of Smirnoff into urine.”
Wake Forest fires defensive coordinator after ND loss.
WINSTON-SALEM,
» Wake Forest has fired defensive N.C. coordinator Jay Sawvel.
Coach Dave Clawson announced the move Sunday, a day after the Demon Deacons’ 5627 loss to No. 8 Notre Dame , while saying it was “not a spur of the moment decision.”
Wake Forest (22) has allowed 97 points in its past two games, and in four games has given up 10 touchdowns covering at least 20 yards. The Demon Deacons rank 114th in the nation, allowing 484 yards per game, and give up an average of nearly 314 yards passing to rank 121st in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Stricker wins Sanford International in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS,
Steve Stricker won the inaugural Sanford International on Sunday for his third PGA Tour Champions title of the year, closing with a 3under 67 for a fourstroke victory.
The 51yearold Stricker birdied three of the first four holes and offset bogeys on 13 and 18 with birdies on 15 and 16. He shared the lead after each of the first two rounds, shooting 6367 at Minnehaha Country Club.
Stricker also won in Arizona and Mississippi in consecutive starts in May for his first senior victories. Next week in France, he will be one of U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk’s assistants.
Stewart, Wilson propel US to 10088 win over China.
SANTA CRUZ DE
SPAIN» Breanna Stewart TENERIFE, scored 21 of her 23 points in the second half and A’ja Wilson added 20 to help the United States beat China 10088 in the second day of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
China trailed only 3635 midway through the second quarter as the U.S. was still trying to figure out a lineup that worked on offense and defense.
Hamilton Bulldogs coach collapses on bench.
ONTARIO» The BARRIE,
Hamilton Bulldogs say head coach Dave Matsos is “resting comfortably” at a hospital a day after collapsing on the team bench during a game.
The 44yearold Matsos collapsed in the final seconds of Saturday’s Ontario Hockey League game between the Bulldogs and Barrie Colts. He was attended to by onsite paramedics and taken to hospital to undergo tests.
Hamilton was leading 42 when the game was called Saturday night. The Bulldogs were awarded the victory.