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Mat Matters: Gibby’s wrestling love

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 11, 2023 | Opinion, The Sporting Connection

As the Toronto Blue Jays home opener approaches in the revamped Rogers Centre tonight, I know...

Card Exam: Heading to Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 22, 2022 | Classics, Event Reports, Events

It’s induction weekend in Cooperstown, New York, for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. If...

Jarrett: ‘Surreal’ to be wrestling again, praises Effy

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 30, 2022 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

Ever since he left his producer’s role in WWE, Jeff Jarrett has been thinking about...

Jays’ Granderson talks wrestling, Johnny Impact talks pitching

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 23, 2018 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

Baseball and professional wrestling make interesting bedfellows, as evidenced Sunday night, as...

In Memoriam: J Michael Kenyon, Master of Mat History

Posted by Steven Johnson | May 8, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

If you combined Falstaff, Hemingway, and Gus the Wrestling Bear, you might just start to capture...

ROH’s Ian Riccaboni has the World in front of him

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 7, 2017 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

Over the past few months, Ian Riccaboni has been moved up into the role of the lead announcer for...

First pitch scared ROH champ Lethal

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 13, 2016 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

Ring of Honor World champion Jay Lethal is usually a confident man. But not last Friday, when he...

Remembering Joe Garagiola, wrestling announcer

Posted by Steven Johnson | Mar 27, 2016 | Interviews, Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

In his 90 years on Earth, Joe Garagiola hit .316 in a winning World Series, called some of...

Ryback hungry for action — and baseball

Posted by Pat Laprade | Apr 30, 2015 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

Ryback usually lets his physique and his strength speak for him, but when you talk to him about...

Pete Rose has fond memories of WWE days

Posted by Caleb Smith | Mar 29, 2014 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection, WrestleMania

Pete Rose has accomplished many great things in the world of sport. As a Major League Baseball...

From ump to ref: Larry Young at Wrestlemania 11

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Mar 17, 2010 | Interviews, WrestleMania, WrestleMania Features

One of the most celebrity-packed Wrestlemanias was Wrestlemania 11. People remember that year for...

Art ‘The Great’ Shires: Ballplayer turned rassler

Posted by Andy McNamara | Apr 9, 2008 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

The crack of a bat, the sound of ball meeting leather, and the cheering of fans. Yes, ladies and...

Mat Matters: Wrestling with the Fall Classic

Posted by Nick Tylwalk | Oct 23, 2006 | Opinion, The Sporting Connection

It’s funny what connections our brains make sometimes. With the World Series in full swing,...

Pete Rose reflects on his WWE experiences

Posted by Jon Waldman | Jun 6, 2006 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

For most people across North America, Pete Rose is best remembered as one of the best baseball...

Foley turns to baseball for new book

Posted by Ryan Nation | Sep 6, 2005 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews, The Sporting Connection

With the World Series around the corner, Mick Foley’s new novel, Scooter, should hit a home...

Competitive spirit keeps Diamond shining

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Mar 17, 2004 | Interviews, The Sporting Connection

PHILADELPHIA – Within the realm of professional wrestling, having a competitive drive to...

Tag: baseball

Mat Matters: Gibby’s wrestling love

Card Exam: Heading to Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend

Jarrett: ‘Surreal’ to be wrestling again, praises Effy

Jays’ Granderson talks wrestling, Johnny Impact talks pitching

In Memoriam: J Michael Kenyon, Master of Mat History

ROH’s Ian Riccaboni has the World in front of him

First pitch scared ROH champ Lethal

Remembering Joe Garagiola, wrestling announcer

Ryback hungry for action — and baseball

Pete Rose has fond memories of WWE days

From ump to ref: Larry Young at Wrestlemania 11

Art ‘The Great’ Shires: Ballplayer turned rassler

Mat Matters: Wrestling with the Fall Classic

Pete Rose reflects on his WWE experiences

Foley turns to baseball for new book

Competitive spirit keeps Diamond shining

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