- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Ode to NBA Finals: Cubs to don track suits on trip
- Updated: June 4, 2016
3:24 PM ET
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs next theme trip is an ode to the NBA Finals as pitcher Jon Lester and strength coach Tim Buss handed out track suits to the entire team for their three-city tour through the NL East which begins in Philadelphia on Monday.
“In Philly you have to wear it on the bus,” manager Joe Maddon said as he sported his track suit jacket Saturday morning. “Very NBA. It’s the Jon Lester tribute to the NBA Finals road trip.”
Maddon approved of the idea as he enjoys when his players take ownership of team bonding experiences. Each player had their outfit hanging in their locker stalls on Saturday with nicknames on the back of their jackets.
“I like Snake (for Jake Arrieta),” reliever Trevor Cahill said. “I remember always having to wear a suit and …
continue reading in source espn.go.com
