Friday, July 9

Fans of the Knicks, Nets & Bulls might be disappointed that mega-star Lebron James is taking his basketball talents to Miami but in Cleveland
they are downright furious that the Ohio native has spurned them for South Florida. James made his announcement on national television last night and Cavaliers fans reacted with outrage and tears…one fan even burned James’
#23 jersey. Meanwhile the owner of Lebron’s former team ripped him to shreds publically and vowed to do everything possible to win a championship in Cleveland before the self-titled former “King” wins one.
Dan Gilbert called James’ decision “a shocking act of disloyalty from our home-grown chosen one.” The city has not won a major sports title since 1964 and it does not appear that streak will end anytime soon.

It was a homecoming of sorts for former Toms River East baseball standout T.J. Baxter Thursday night. The 24-year old designated hitter plays for the Delmarva Shorebirds, who opened a 5-game series at FirstEnergy Park by beating the BlueClaws 5-1. Baxter went 0-4 with a pair of strikeouts in his first game since being hit on the shoulder by a pitch on June 20th. He is in his third season with the Orioles organization after being drafted out of the University of New Orleans. Baxter is hitting .254 this season with 24 stolen bases.

By the way if you would like to play golf with the BlueClaws then mark August 11th on your calendar. BlueClaws Charities will host their first Nine and Dine Charity Outing at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. There will be a 9-hole scramble, player meet-and-greet and reception afterwards with all proceeds going to the team’s non-profit foundation. For information
call (732) 901-7000 x170.

Lakewood High School basketball standout Jarrod Davis appears headed to Seton Hall. The 6’6 swingman was a guest on our “Shore Sports Report”
Thursday and indicated it’s just a matter of coming up with a time to formally announce his plans to play for the new Pirates coach Kevin Willard.