After his daughter Penelope underwent successful open-heart surgery, Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger hit a 408-foot home run during a spring training win over the Seattle Mariners. Penelope was born with Down syndrome, and Burger will wear No. 21 this season to raise awareness about the condition. Burger, who had been at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for Penelope’s surgery, rejoined the team and hit the home run while still wearing his daughter’s hospital bracelet on his wrist.
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At the Dallas Cowboys training camp opening, owner Jerry Jones made pointed comments about players Micah Parsons, Dak Prescott, Trevon Diggs, and Terence Steele, hinting at contract concerns, particularly regarding Parsons' ongoing negotiations. His remarks drew criticism, notably from J.J. Watt, and highlighted the Cowboys' reluctance to engage with Parsons' agent, suggesting a complex and tense negotiation process ahead. Need More Context? 🔎
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