Gift Ngoepe: The first African player in Major League Baseball

Gift Ngoepe: The first African player in Major League Baseball

Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born player in Major League Baseball. The 27-year-old second baseman is originally from Pietersburg, South Africa. Ngoepe spent 8 1/2 years in the minors before being called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his first at-bat, Ngoepe hits a single grounder to center field. While on base, Ngoepe said that he had to fight back the tears. In Ngoepes debut, the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5. I and #39;m from Africa, Ngoepe said after the game. Baseball is not a popular sport, but if you work hard enough and dream a little bit, anything is possible. Apr 28, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wishes he could still play

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wishes he could still play

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte described his angry encounter with a kit bag on 25 April, as Chelsea beat Southampton 4-2 in the Premier League. During the game at Stamford Bridge, Conte was seen angrily kicking the bag in the technical area during the second half in a fit passion that the Italian has been known to produce. Apr 26, 2017