Shohei Ohtani took visiting fans on a thrill ride Tuesday by hitting a homer during his Cactus League debut in Arizona.
After striking out and grounding out during his previous at bats, the designated hitter clobbered a two-run home run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the White Sox 9-6.
“It’s remarkable,” manager Dave Roberts said after the game. “There’s been so many huge moments for him in his career. And he always seems to rise to those moments. I have a good feeling there is more to come.”
The Sho Is Here. pic.twitter.com/dXJCEjApsN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 27, 2024
Through a translator, Ohtani reflected on his Cactus League debut and how it felt helping the Dodgers triumph in Phoenix.
“It was definitely a big first step,” he said. The biggest thing was I was able to finish off the game without any problems … I...
After striking out and grounding out during his previous at bats, the designated hitter clobbered a two-run home run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the White Sox 9-6.
“It’s remarkable,” manager Dave Roberts said after the game. “There’s been so many huge moments for him in his career. And he always seems to rise to those moments. I have a good feeling there is more to come.”
The Sho Is Here. pic.twitter.com/dXJCEjApsN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 27, 2024
Through a translator, Ohtani reflected on his Cactus League debut and how it felt helping the Dodgers triumph in Phoenix.
“It was definitely a big first step,” he said. The biggest thing was I was able to finish off the game without any problems … I...
- 2/28/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment and AimForKnowledge are teaming up to produce a documentary based around What to Say When You Talk to Your Self, the bestselling self-help book from Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D.
Published in over 74 countries worldwide, with millions of copies sold since 1986, Helmstetter’s book introduced the concept of self-talk, and how our words and thoughts rewire our brain for success or failure, to millions of readers. Newly revised and updated, it’s in its 56th printing in the U.S. and was released in audiobook format in 2022.
The author of 26 books, Helmstetter has also been behind titles like Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It, The Secret Words of Success, Self-Talk for Self-Esteem and The Power of Neuroplasticity. His most recent, Having Meaning, Finding Purpose, was released last fall. Additionally, he’s the founder of The Self-Talk Institute, which studies the neuroscience of self-talk and trains and certifies self-talk trainers.
Published in over 74 countries worldwide, with millions of copies sold since 1986, Helmstetter’s book introduced the concept of self-talk, and how our words and thoughts rewire our brain for success or failure, to millions of readers. Newly revised and updated, it’s in its 56th printing in the U.S. and was released in audiobook format in 2022.
The author of 26 books, Helmstetter has also been behind titles like Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It, The Secret Words of Success, Self-Talk for Self-Esteem and The Power of Neuroplasticity. His most recent, Having Meaning, Finding Purpose, was released last fall. Additionally, he’s the founder of The Self-Talk Institute, which studies the neuroscience of self-talk and trains and certifies self-talk trainers.
- 2/21/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment has wrapped production on Purple People Eaters, a new feature doc on the Minnesota Vikings’ famed defensive line of 1968-1977.
Co-directors are Solomon Shields, son of NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields, and Nick Hagen. The pair also produced alongside Willie and Angela Roaf, Marv Dauer, and Hamid and Camille Torabpour of Winter State Entertainment.
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page and Gary Larsen made up the core four on defense who helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections. (Doug Sutherland was another key member after Larsen retired.)
One of the most iconic front fours in the history of the NFL, these men had great battles in Super Bowl VIII against the Miami Dolphins, in Super Bowl IX against the “Steel Curtain,” Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in Super...
Co-directors are Solomon Shields, son of NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields, and Nick Hagen. The pair also produced alongside Willie and Angela Roaf, Marv Dauer, and Hamid and Camille Torabpour of Winter State Entertainment.
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page and Gary Larsen made up the core four on defense who helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections. (Doug Sutherland was another key member after Larsen retired.)
One of the most iconic front fours in the history of the NFL, these men had great battles in Super Bowl VIII against the Miami Dolphins, in Super Bowl IX against the “Steel Curtain,” Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in Super...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Leslie Small has been set to direct the buddy comedy Happy V-Day and actioner The Raid, under a two-picture deal with Winter State Entertainment. Prep on both titles is underway, with production dates to be set upon the resolution of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The deal speaks to the move back into narrative features that Winter State has undertaken, after pivoting to docs during the pandemic.
Written by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Happy V-Day tells the story of two best friends who look to get vasectomies, at the behest of their wives, together confronting the horrors of “the snip.”
In the modern-day Western The Raid, news of Jesse James’ legendary treasure being found spreads quickly. In grand fashion, the treasure will be returned and displayed during the Jesse James Days festival in Northfield, Mn. However, Austin and his bandits have other plans, making off with...
The deal speaks to the move back into narrative features that Winter State has undertaken, after pivoting to docs during the pandemic.
Written by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Happy V-Day tells the story of two best friends who look to get vasectomies, at the behest of their wives, together confronting the horrors of “the snip.”
In the modern-day Western The Raid, news of Jesse James’ legendary treasure being found spreads quickly. In grand fashion, the treasure will be returned and displayed during the Jesse James Days festival in Northfield, Mn. However, Austin and his bandits have other plans, making off with...
- 9/11/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a ligament tear in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.
It might also be the last time Ohtani pitches for the franchise. He is set to become a free agent this winter, and even with the injury, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players by other MLB teams.
Ohtani already had Tommy John surgery in 2018 on his Ucl ligament. Whether he will undergo surgery for this new injury is still uncertain.
But Ohtani is still an asset even if he doesn’t pitch, as he leads the major leagues in home runs with 44. That’s in addition to his 10 pitching victories. He is still expected to be a designated hitter for the Angels, although his workload may be lessened as the team fades from playoff contention.
If...
It might also be the last time Ohtani pitches for the franchise. He is set to become a free agent this winter, and even with the injury, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players by other MLB teams.
Ohtani already had Tommy John surgery in 2018 on his Ucl ligament. Whether he will undergo surgery for this new injury is still uncertain.
But Ohtani is still an asset even if he doesn’t pitch, as he leads the major leagues in home runs with 44. That’s in addition to his 10 pitching victories. He is still expected to be a designated hitter for the Angels, although his workload may be lessened as the team fades from playoff contention.
If...
- 8/25/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After announcing new docs on NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount and MLB icon Tommy John in Whatever It Takes and The Bionic Man, respectively, Winter State Entertainment has unveiled The Hitman: A Tommy Hearns Story as its latest sports documentary.
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
The boxing pic directed by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, which wrapped production prior to the strikes, spotlights Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, the legendary Detroit fighter who, between 1977 and 2006, won titles in five different weight divisions.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the summer of 2012, Hearns is known for displaying one of the most devastating punches in the history of the sport and for not being afraid to mix it up, sometimes to his own detriment. The film from the Torabpours will look in depth at both his illustrious boxing career and his broader life journey, including his initial decision to enter the...
- 8/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The biggest names in sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night to honor the year’s best, most influential and inspiring athletes at the 2023 Espy Awards.
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes and Mikaela Shiffrin are among the nominees for the 2023 Espy Awards, which recognize the best of the year in sports.
James and Shiffrin are both nominated for best record-breaking performance, with Los Angeles Lakers star James cited for passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record and alpine skier Shiffrin nominated for breaking the record for the most World Cup victories with her 87th win.
Shiffrin also is nominated for best athlete, women’s sports, marking her third career nom in the category.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes, who led his team to a Super Bowl victory this year, is up for best NFL player and best athlete, men’s sports.
Elsewhere, Candace Parker landed her sixth consecutive nomination for best WNBA player. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, the lowest-drafted player (41st overall in the second round in 2014) to win the NBA Finals Mvp, landed three Espy nominations: best athlete,...
James and Shiffrin are both nominated for best record-breaking performance, with Los Angeles Lakers star James cited for passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record and alpine skier Shiffrin nominated for breaking the record for the most World Cup victories with her 87th win.
Shiffrin also is nominated for best athlete, women’s sports, marking her third career nom in the category.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes, who led his team to a Super Bowl victory this year, is up for best NFL player and best athlete, men’s sports.
Elsewhere, Candace Parker landed her sixth consecutive nomination for best WNBA player. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, the lowest-drafted player (41st overall in the second round in 2014) to win the NBA Finals Mvp, landed three Espy nominations: best athlete,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Every blockbuster actor needs a way to survive those dizzying publicity tours, and that likely includes Star-Lord Chris Pratt. The Guardians of the Galaxy star recently revealed his favorite underwear for staying comfortable during never-ending press junkets — and you can shop them on Amazon.
While the Marvel film franchise does, in fact, have its own cozy underwear collection with MeUndies, Pratt happened to throw on a different (yet equally breathable) pair during a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. In a shout-out that’s every celebrity marketing person’s dream, Pratt showed off the waistband of Tommy John’s Second Skin mid-length boxer brief when asked about the perks of being a Marvel superhero.
Though Pom Klementieff (who plays Mantis) marveled at becoming a Funko figurine, Pratt quipped,...
Every blockbuster actor needs a way to survive those dizzying publicity tours, and that likely includes Star-Lord Chris Pratt. The Guardians of the Galaxy star recently revealed his favorite underwear for staying comfortable during never-ending press junkets — and you can shop them on Amazon.
While the Marvel film franchise does, in fact, have its own cozy underwear collection with MeUndies, Pratt happened to throw on a different (yet equally breathable) pair during a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. In a shout-out that’s every celebrity marketing person’s dream, Pratt showed off the waistband of Tommy John’s Second Skin mid-length boxer brief when asked about the perks of being a Marvel superhero.
Though Pom Klementieff (who plays Mantis) marveled at becoming a Funko figurine, Pratt quipped,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If it were up to David Eckstein, there would be no debate over how his former team should handle Shohei Ohtani -- telling TMZ Sports Shohei should still pitch and hit even if he has arm surgery!! There's been a huge debate in baseball over what the Angels should do with their rookie phenom, whose pitching elbow is now so jacked up ... it requires Tommy John. David says if it were his body and his...
- 9/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Dodgers can still win the World Series -- even without star player Corey Seager ... so says W.S. champ and Dodgers analyst Jerry Hairston Jr. On Monday the team announced that Seager -- the 2016 Rookie of the Year and 2x All-Star -- needed Tommy John surgery ... ending his season. We called a guy who knows a thing about winning a ring ... Hairston Jr. won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009. Rest easy L.A.
- 5/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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