Coley Harvey
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ESPN - National Reporter, SportsCenter | ATLien | Tips? Story ideas? coley.harvey@espn. com IG: @coleyharvey
Joined January 2008
Sometimes you have to remind yourself your dreams aren’t too big. From the time I was 9 years old, one of my goals was to have the job I have RIGHT NOW. Don’t stop dreaming. Don’t diminish your dreams for anyone; not even yourself.
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Just chatted with Damar Hamlin’s family friend @jordonr. Per Jordon and Damar’s family, doctors overnight got promising readings that they had been hoping to see by this morning. Jordon couldn’t go into specifics, but progress appears to be made.
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Sha’Carri Richardson is officially a first-time Olympic medalist.
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott says that when the Bills were told today that coaches had a surprise for them, they could see the look in their eyes of some level of excitement . .
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Exactly one week after she turned 100, Rachel Robinson — with help from son David — cut the ribbon during the ceremonial opening of her late husband’s museum in Manhattan. The Jackie Robinson Museum is finally open.
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Can confirm Damar Hamlin has been gripping the hands of his family members. Also told we will hear nothing from the family at the moment as they are still processing these developments.
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Just spoke to a rep from University of Cincinnati Medical Center who says the hospital does NOT anticipate giving an update tonight on Damar Hamlin’s status.
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This is Andrew. A Bills fan from Western New York. He came to Cincinnati to attend last night’s game. He’s about to get on the road to drive back home. Said he had to come, kneel and pray. He told me he’s currently feeling “lost and shocked” as he awaits news on Damar Hamlin.
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Noah Lyles says today is his 2-year anniversary with his girlfriend, Jamaican sprinter, Junelle Bromfield. He said he was on boyfriend duty at 2am last night after winning his gold. She left her spikes at their massage therapist’s. She needed them. Lyles went and played hero.
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Then, per Sean McDermott, Damar Hamlin popped up on the screen in the team meeting room. He flexed both biceps right away and did his now famous 🫶sign. Then he said: "Love you, boys." And they got a little emotional.
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Left University of Cincinnati Medical Center a few moments ago. Very classy gesture from the @Bengals, who’ve lit Paycor Stadium in the @BuffaloBills’ blue and white for Damar Hamlin.
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Josh Naylor was a good sport re: his Yankee Stadium reception:. "That was so sick. That was honestly like a dream come true as a kid; playing in an environment like this where they've got diehard fans, it's cool . The fact I got that going thru the whole stadium, that was sick".
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UC Health doctors say that last night is when Damar Hamlin first became awake again. He responded to questions, and even asked who won the game, per doctors.
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McDermott said that as he was driving into work today he was listening to a Country station on Sirius XM and who were the hosts talking about? Denny Kellington . the Bills' assistant athletic trainer who administered CPR so quickly Monday. McDermott told Kellington about it.
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McDermott adds that this is a reminder of how real all of this players are. "They're real people dealing with real life issues and challenges . when you have to go to the hospital with a player's family, it's another reminder this player comes from a mom and his dad".
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If Clint Frazier can hit a second-deck bomb while wearing a mask, we can all wear them in our every day lives. This was just a tweet to say #wearyourmask.
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Will have much more on @espn throughout the morning/day. (We recorded an interview) But two other comments to look for from him: Damar’s father is among those calling for any criticisms of Bengals WR Tee Higgins (who was part of the play Damar was injured on) to STOP.
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Just spoke with Damar Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn. Will be sharing more on @SportsCenter shortly. He was watching the game from the family’s hometown, Pittsburgh. As soon as the family watched, they drove down to Cincinnati.
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UC Health doctors announce that Damar Hamlin has been released and returned to Buffalo. He was flown out from Cincinnati today and has landed in Buffalo.
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In describing how Bills staff was able to get the FaceTime with Damar Hamlin on the video screen in the team meeting room today, McDermott said: "He was larger than life in there for us.".
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Just referenced this on First Take, but had a chance to speak with a cardiologist (who is NOT treating Damar Hamlin) to get context on how important that “neurologically intact” phrase in the Bills’ statement is.
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Have been told University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the Bills have been working on ways for Damar Hamlin to watch today’s Bills/Patriots game. At the moment, it’s quite likely he will get to watch his teammates play from the hospital.
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Also, learned that later tonight, @TheRealJeffRuby is catering a meal at the hospital for the family. The gestures the family has received in Cincinnati reminds them of what they’ve gotten in Buffalo.
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“Don’t forget we’re humans and life is about making mistakes.”. -Jose Altuve. (. not sure I’d equate an elaborate, carefully thought-out, potentially years-operating cheating operation to a simple accident)🤔.
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He told me he would only use that term if someone was “moving their extremities with some form of purpose, and if they’re able to understand basic commands.”. The fact we now know Damar Hamlin has been gripping the hands of his loved ones appears to be a sign of that.
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Want to be sure I reiterate that although a small, hopeful step appears to have been made, Jordon did mention that Damar still has a long way to go in his recovery. But the family’s optimism remains high and steady as it’s been throughout all of this.
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Jordon also clarified (on behalf of the family) that there may have been some miscommunications in terms of the number of times Damar Hamlin was resuscitated. There was only one instance at Paycor Stadium.
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Asked if he was ready for a potential “last dance” with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal quipped with English-speaking media:. “Who say that’s last dance?”
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Moments ago, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Saw him as he was leaving. Cincinnati Enquirer photog @AlbertCesare caught this image of Taylor
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That Bills news conference made me unbelievably emotional. This is such a memorable day for those of us who consider sports our refuge. Actually, scratch that. This is a memorable day for all of us.
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The ambulance that took Damar Hamlin off the field is associated with the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma hospital that's about 2 miles from Paycor Stadium.
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One part of Brittney Griner’s release we must acknowledge: the constant efforts of WNBA players in continually pushing the Biden administration to simply get her home; from Day 1 to Day 294.
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We’re back at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where we hope today brings some positive developments for Damar Hamlin and his family.
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Damar is still sedated and in critical condition in the ICU.
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"The reason we're talking about his neurologic function is the immediate access to good CPR and good defibrillation." UC Health doctors have been heaping deserved praise on the Bills training staff for recognizing what was happening in the moment.
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I’m currently outside of University of Cincinnati Medical Center. As you can imagine, there is very little information coming out right now about Damar Hamlin other than the NFL’s statement.
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I don’t really have the proper words for this tweet, but did want to acknowledge those who have messaged me about ESPN’s coverage from Cincinnati this week. I’ve shied away from you. But know: I am humbled to see many of you felt a deep connection to this because of our work.
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Another promising update from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City … After treating 12 patients following Wednesday’s shooting, as of this morning, only 1 patient remains at the hospital. All others have been discharged.
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Name a better sporting venue ever to exist. I’ll wait.
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Gleyber Torres was the one who hit the record-setting 265th homer, sending it into the Red Sox bullpen. That homer, Torres' 24th, also means the Yankees have hit 20 homers or more from every single spot in the batting order. (They had 19 from the No. 9 spot until now).
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Good for Steve Cohen quickly firing Jared Porter, but now front offices, scouting departments, et al all across the sports world now need to do the following:. Evaluate the people you employ. Listen to women. Believe women. Harbor safer environments for women. Be better.
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Miguel Andújar just loudly banged a homer off the landing area beyond the left-field fence in BP. Shouted one fan: “That’s right. We don’t need Machado. Let’s go.”.
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As an emotional Stefon Diggs told me: “This is all so messed up … we just had to be here for our teammate.” Diggs desperately was trying to tell the officer that he was Hamlin’s teammate and needed to be inside.
Incredible scene plays out on ESPN. Bills WR Stefon Diggs walking towards the UC Medical Center to go try to see Damar Hamlin. ESPN reporter @ColeyHarvey explains Diggs was initially stopped by a cop, who let him go in after he explained who he was. Harvey had to vouch for Diggs.
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Wow. At a real loss for words. Truly humbled reading this from a Hall of Famer who wrote the book on treating athletes with humanity and class. Claire, I thank you and I love you🙏🏾.
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Andrew also ended up talking to a few reporters, and had this to say about his experience in Cincinnati.
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Luke Voit just took a 91.4 mph fastball off the chin (it glanced off his left shoulder a nanosecond before) . and, for now, HE STAYED IN THE GAME. #savageryinthebox.
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Aaron Judge on Gleyber Torres:. “He’s the star of this team. The future of this team.”.
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Some encouraging signs for Damar Hamlin and his family overnight and into today. Here’s our live shot in tonight’s 6pm @SportsCenter highlighting what felt like a slight change in mood, for the better, around the hospital.
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When she spoke with print reporters just now at Stade de France, emotion suddenly swept over 200m bronze medalist Brittany Brown. She closed her eyes, and spoke from the heart as tears flowed. You need to read these thoughts of hers. 📸Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports
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Just spoke to a member of Damar Hamlin’s family. They are all “ecstatic” by today’s wonderful development. I’m told after Damar was discharged from the hospital this morning he was on his way to his apartment here in Buffalo.
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For the first time this season, a road team has recognized CC Sabathia in his farewell tour. Fittingly, this first recognition comes just down the road from where the Vallejo, Calif. native grew up.
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Doctors are clarifying that he did not speak, but was communicating with a pen in writing. And they answered Damar: "Yes, you won. You won at the game of life".
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Yankees fans, hope you enjoy this. As the Bombers open a weekend series in St. Louis tonight, I sat down with one of your favorite mustached men to discuss his journey to the Bronx after years playing in St. Louis. Here’s Matt Carpenter:
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Demaryius Thomas wasn’t only Peyton Manning’s most-targeted Broncos WR, he was also a friend. So when his friend died last December, Manning told Thomas’ alma mater he wanted to help. Here’s our @SportsCenter piece on how he did that this 8/8 Day:
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CC Sabathia said when Gio Urshela came up in the ninth, he said on the bench: “We got this. Turn the lights off.”.
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Glenn said his nephew had to be resuscitated twice. Once on the field at Paycor Stadium, once after he arrived at the hospital. There is a concern of lung damage, Glenn said.
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Naylor said he did see Gleyber Torres' post-game "Rock the Baby" at second base. Smiled, said he had no issue with it, adding: "I mean, you do what you’ve got to do. Better win it all. Do what you’ve got to do.".
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A pregame tribute and reflection at Yankee Stadium recognizing the victims of today’s shooting in El Paso.
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We’re back at University if Cincinnati Medical Center, providing updates on Damar Hamlin’s status on @SportsCenter in moments. Let’s hope the improvements for him continue today.
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He then got back to the Olympic Village, watched his race and a few other racing-related clips, and watched some video-game live streams before finally knocking out for the night.
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Missed the brawl at the end, but long before it, that Browns-Steelers game had an uncomfortable tension that reminded me of a certain night in Cincinnati in January 2016.
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This may be the wildest “After” picture I’ve ever seen. Good on CC for getting after it in retirement💪
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According to Elias, these are the only three Yankees in franchise history to have made it to two All-Star Games before turning 23:. Joe DiMaggio.Mickey Mantle.Gleyber Torres.
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What had been a rather modest memorial outside University of Cincinnati Medical Center has started growing with more signs this morning.
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Dad got to blow out 70 candles today. So naturally, the kid had to come home and take him to a playoff game. Our first postseason game together at home since … Leyritz.
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Doctors say Damar Hamlin has "held a lot of people's hands." Even held one of theirs, they said. They also said the first person he was able to interact with was his bedside nurse.
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BIG. BIG NEWS from the Bills. “Remarkable improvement” over the last 24 hours for Damar Hamlin, per the team.
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Three physicians from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are going to address media about Damar Hamlin in a virtual call in 10 minutes. We’ll pass along updates from them. The NFL Players Association is also holding its own session with reporters later this afternoon.
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All women on Team USA’s 4x100 relay spoke in the mixed zone. Asked about her final leg, Sha’Carri Richardson said:. “I just remember trusting my third leg, trusting Gabby, and knowing that she’s going to put that stick in my hand no matter what, and to leave my best on the track”.
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The quick thinking by the Bills training staff and the well-equipped Paycor Stadium/Bengals training staff not only saved Damar Hamlin's life, UC Health doctors say, but also saved his neurologic function.
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Doctors say it's truly too early to have the conversation about Damar Hamlin's future in football. They do say the next big milestone they're pushing for is getting Damar to breathe on his own.
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Bills GM Brandon Beane on Damar Hamlin's parents: "Being around Mario and Nina these last few days,they should put a handbook together of going through a life-threatening situation with your child . I don't think I could have handled it with the same strength if it were my son".
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For this morning’s @SportsCenter:. We often latch onto THE pivotal moment certain athletes truly arrive on the scene for their teams. With his unexpected third-quarter entry to lead the Dolphins to last night’s win, Tua Tagovailoa had his Miami Moment. Here’s “Tua’s Time.”
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Bills GM Brandon Beane on what he expects the scene in Buffalo to be for Sunday's game:. "A celebration of life -- a celebration of ongoing life . Going to be a great scene. If you've got a ticket to be part of that atmosphere? The hair on the back of my neck is standing up".
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Bills asst athletic trainer Denny Kellington (who Damar Hamlin considers the "savior of my life") is the keynote speaker for commencement exercises today at his alma mater Oklahoma State. Kellington said he's shied away from speaking publicly since Jan. 2. But told grads this:.
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Glenn also was very complementary of doctors here at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and the outpouring of support his family has received from the city of Cincinnati.
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Aaron Boone on the notoriously quiet, yet capable DJ LeMahieu: “He’s out there to rip your heart out.”.
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April has arrived. Here's an updated Yankees IL tally to go with it:. --Jacoby Ellsbury.--Jordan Montgomery.--Didi Gregorius.--Luis Severino.--Ben Heller.--Dellin Betances.--CC Sabathia.--Aaron Hicks.--Giancarlo Stanton.--Miguel Andujar.
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A few dozen people have shown up outside University of Cincinnati Medical Center for a candlelight/prayer vigil to continue lifting up Damar Hamlin.
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Adam Ottavino just struck out all four batters he faced in today’s sim game (Torres, Voit, Wade-twice). This K of Gleyber Torres was incredibly filthy.
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The New York Yankees' starting rotation all showed up for Luis Severino's news conference announcing his contract extension.
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More important question: Where now does @Jomboy_ rank in the pantheon of baseball history? (and bonus: who plays him in the movie "Bang the Can?").
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Mentioned this last hour on @SportsCenter. Spoke briefly with one of Damar Hamlin’s relatives this morning. Hope to hear more later. The family is “elated” to see the progress he’s made in recent days, but is still very much remaining patient through this recovery.
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It’s truly amazing to know that even in this hour, this family is focused on making sure its larger Bills family is being taken care of, too. Great news.
Damar Hamlin’s father, Mario Hamlin, addressed the entire Bills team on a zoom call Wednesday to personally update everyone in attendance on his son, per source. Mario Hamlin informed the Bills that Damar was making progress and, in the words of one source, “the team needed it.”.
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Reporter to Aaron Hicks: “How long did it take you to get over the ALDS?”. Hicks: “I’m still not over it. I’m not over it until we win . I want to win a World Series. Im tired of losing. We’ve come so close, but I’m tired of saying we came close.”.
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Aroldis Chapman calls the report he wants to opt out of his Yankees contract after this year “completely false.” Adds: “the truth is, honestly, I feel great here.”.
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In case you were wondering, Brett Gardner did indeed leave a mark — or two.
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In the middle of the sixth inning today, the Yankees recognized the Queen of Soul.
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Couple cool items about Baker Mayfield's Heisman victory:. --First walk-on to win (there were no walk ons in the NCAA until 1950).--First player to win after directly transferring from another school since Doc Blanchard did it in 1945.--First senior-year player to win in 10 yrs.
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Good morning, you f’n savages. Make sure you TIGHTEN.👏THIS.👏(ISH).👏UP.👏and seize the day!.
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Went for a walk earlier around Cincinnati’s neighboring Clifton/Corryville neighborhood. This is the marquee outside concert venue Bogart’s. Cincinnati has turned into a Damar Hamlin town.
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On Aug. 11, the list of Yankees who’ve been on IL this season:. Ellsbury.Heller.Montgomery.Hicks.Gregorius.Severino.Betances.Sabathia.Frazier.Judge.Tulowitzki.Morales.Andújar.Sánchez.Stanton.Barrett.Hale.Bird.Voit.Paxton.Germán.Loaisiga.Gardner.Encarnación.Maybin.Holder.Tarpley.
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Did Aaron Boone think the benches-emptying chatter help motivate the Yankees tonight?. “I don’t know. Think we’re always pretty lit.”.
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“It’s a joke he’s not on that team. Gleyber Torres not an All-Star? You can kick rocks on that one . Doesn’t seem right to me he’s not on that team.”. —Aaron Boone.
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This shirt is really cool. Over at the hospital, a group has started handing out these:. (and for those unfamiliar, 513 is the area code for Cincinnati).
Bengals center Ted Karras says a company shipped these shirts to the team in honor Damar Hamlin. He says it was like air going out of balloon all week trying to play with so much unknown. When he heard good Damar news today, it made him smile for 1st time.
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Here's how the Yankees' unofficial IL looks on July 3:. --Ellsbury.--Montgomery.--Severino.--Heller.--Betances.--Tulowitzki.--Bird.--Loaisiga.--Andujar.--Barrett.--Stanton.--Maybin.--Voit.--*Hoch.--*Sterling.--*Kay. *Get better soon, fellas!.
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This was just posted to Damar Hamlin’s IG. Also in the caption, this statement:. “We brung the world back together behind this. If you know me you know this only gone make me stronger.”🫶🏾
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