Matt Kemp of the L.A. Dodgers is doing what he can and more to help Oklahoma tornado victims in his home state, pledging $250,000 and then some. The quarter-million pledge comes after Kemp, inexplicably, received backlash when he promised to give $1,000 for every home run he hit this spring. Kemp, of course, has hit only two so far this year in what has been a disappointing campaign, leading to the obligatory jokes and childish criticism. Until the Oklahoma native, announced plans to go far beyond that initial pledge. Far, far beyond it. The baseball star said in a statement Wednesday: “Dear Families of OKC, on Monday, out of concern and emotion I committed $1,000.00 for every home run I hit until the All-Star Break.” “It was a quick and small gesture in advance of what I knew would be my greater contribution through your rebuilding process.” “I am keeping my pledge and in addition, donating $250,000.00. May God bless you through this and the many generous donations coming to your aid. “Sincerely, Matt Kemp #PrayforOklahoma” Cynics, of course, will say that public sniping got to him, but the 28-year-old seems like a man of his word who would absolutely do what he can. Did you see what Matt Kemp did for that fan just this month? Enough said. He’s a standup guy, people, even if he is only hitting .265 in 2013.
Nintendo’s main man moonlights as a go-kart racer, pro golfer, baseball star, a bare glove-knuckled brawler and even an unlicensed pharmacist, but the world’s most famous Italian plumber is somewhat lacking in small home repair skills. An upcoming platformer dynamic duo may have Mario beat in that regard. The Other Brothers takes its inspiration from the gaming … Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Android Community Discovery Date : 28/05/2012 17:29 Number of articles : 2
Rihanna has confirmed that she is dating US baseball star Matt Kemp , according to reports. After months of speculation, the 22-year-old “Umbrella” singer confessed that the LA Dodgers star, 25, is her boyfriend during an interview with Ryan Seacrest on his US radio show this morning. But she was keen to shoot down rumors that wedding bells are just around the corner and described their romance as “nothing too serious.” “It’s new and it’s fun and it’s nothing too serious. I don’t want anything that’s going to take up too much of my energy or time right now. I just want to have fun and that’s what it’s about.” The “Rude Boy” singer’s new relationship comes just over a year after she was beaten up by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown .
Mark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball’s home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.
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