Dein erstes Forum » Cashner, who was scratched because of a fi

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant admitted to watching a few games during the first week of the NBA season. But playing again? Not a chance. He doesnt miss it.Not even a little bit, Bryant said Tuesday morning at the launch of his latest signature Nike shoe, the Kobe A.D.Its strange to think a couple years ago, to be in this emotional space would be unfathomable. But I mean not even a smidge, which Im very thankful for, because its made my transition seamless and I can really just watch and just enjoy the games.Bryant said he has thrown himself into his new business ventures during the first six months of his retirement from the NBA, while at the same time embracing the reality of his death as a basketball player. He decided to launch this latest shoe on Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, in recognition of the transition stage he finds himself in, at age 38.What it means to me is the balance of both things, Bryant said of the Mexican holiday, which is also celebrated in Los Angeles. You gotta be able to have the balance between the light and the dark. Youve got to be able to have death in order to have life. Its finding the balance of both things and finding the beauty in both of those things.Asked how closely he has followed the NBA -- in particular the incredible individual performances by Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard -- in the first week of the new season, Bryant said, Ive been following it. I wouldnt say closely, but if Im home and I have a chance to put the game on, and Im home, Ill put the game on. I kind of know generally who is winning and who is losing.Players have been playing phenomenally well, which is rare. Normally at the start of the season you kind of have to work yourself into a rhythm. This year they just came out of the gates smoking. Thats rare.He also has followed the efforts by NBA players like Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, to use their platform to promote social justice.I think its great. What Ive tried to do on the back end of that is help the youth understand what those issues are, Bryant said. What is the system that can help you understand what those issues are? Its one thing to say we need change, but what does that actually look like? What are the issues that we need to vote on and understand?When pressed on whether he would endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming election, Bryant said, I think we dont all have to randomly guess the side of the fence that Im on. For those that support the opposite of what you believe my point of view should be -- and if youve known me for many years, I think you know which candidate Im supporting -- then God bless you man. Thats your point of view. Stitched Cowboys Jerseys . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Cowboys Jerseys China . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. https://www.cowboysjerseysale.com/ . Meanwhile, there were huge victories for Sunderland and West Ham over fellow relegation rivals, leaving the battle to avoid the drop up for grabs with the bottom 11 teams separated by just six points. Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres scored second-half goals to seal a fourth straight victory for Chelsea, which climbed above Arsenal and Manchester City in the standings ahead of their games on Monday and Sunday respectively. Cowboys Jerseys 2021 .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Dallas Cowboys Gear . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. MIAMI -- Rookie Luis Perdomo got 12 outs with six pitches, which took him a long way toward his first complete game, and the first this year for the San Diego Padres.Perdomo benefited from a team record six double plays and needed only 99 pitches to throw a six-hitter Sunday, helping San Diego win the rubber game of their series against the sputtering Miami Marlins, 3-1.Perdomo (7-7) allowed the leadoff batter to reach in five innings, and each time the runner was erased on a double play grounder. Padres manager Andy Green credited his 23-year-old right-handers rapidly improving sinker.He varies it in speed from 91 to 97 mph, and it has serious movement, Green said. He still hasnt completely harnessed it yet. Sometimes it runs horizontally instead of diving, but he is getting closer and closer to understanding how to move it the way he wants.The most novel DP came in the seventh inning, when Perdomo gave up a one-out single before Ichiro Suzuki lined out to the pitcher, who trotted to first base to double off the runner.A little bit of luck in there, Miami manager Don Mattingly said. There were some balls that were hit firm.Five Marlins hit into double plays, and they went 6-4-3, 4-6-3, 6-4-3, 6-3, 1, and 5-4-3. The six DPs were a nine-inning team record for the Padres defensively, and a Marlins batting record.Perdomo lowered his ERA from 6.24 to 5.84 and beat Miami for the second time this year.He commanded his sinker well and got us to ground out, said the Marlins Dee Gordon, who was erased twice on the bases by double plays and hit into a DP. Hats off to him. He pitched a great game and kept us off balance.Perdomo walked three, struck out three and retired the final five batters in order for the Padres first complete game since Tyson Ross threw one June 20, 2015. He didnt realize until after the game that the Padres had turned six double plays.It was a big help, the Dominican said in Spanish.Ryan Schimpf hit an RBI triple, singled and scored for the Padres and finnished 7 for 10 in the series.ddddddddddddThe Marlins hurt their wild-card chances by going 2-4 on their homestand while scoring only 13 runs. Seeking their first playoff berth since 2003, they begin a seven-game trip Monday at the Mets.As bad as it looks right now in this storm were in, its still doable, Mattingly said. Weve got to grow up, have an approach and be ready to play Monday. We cant go into New York dragging our heads. We have to continue to play. These are things were going to learn about this club. If were going to move forward as an organization, these are the things we have to do.Justin Nicolino (2-6) allowed three runs in six innings in his first start since July 6. He was called up from Triple-A to replace Andrew Cashner, who was scratched because of a finger blister.The Padres rallied from a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the fourth. Alex Dickerson, a late entry in the lineup when Wil Myers was scratched because of a stomach virus, doubled to start the comeback. Schimpf tripled off the center field wall, and Luis Sardinas hit a two-out RBI double.Schimpf scored in the sixth when he was hit by a pitch, took second on a wild pitch and came home on a two-out single by Adam Rosales.Doubles by J.T. Realmuto and Xavier Scruggs in the second scored the Marlins run.TRAINERS ROOMSS Sardinas rolled his left wrist diving for a hit in the seventh. He stayed in the game after consulting with a trainer.I had a little scare, but Im OK, he said.UP NEXTMarlins: RHP Jose Fernandez (13-7, 2.91) is scheduled to start Monday at the Mets against RHP Rafael Montero (0-0, 11.57) to begin a four-game series. Fernandez is 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA on the road this year, but hes 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA in seven career starts against the Mets.Padres: RHP Edwin Jackson (3-4, 5.71) is scheduled to start when San Diego opens a three-game series Tuesday at Atlanta. ' ' '