#Derek Jeter
# derek-jeter - Sunday 28 September, 2014
A farewell to Derek Jeter and Big Dunc's disorder; it's the week's best sportswriting
Also included is an astute take on the Bill Simmons’ suspension from ESPN and the on-going suspicion of female coaches.
# derek-jeter - Friday 26 September, 2014
The legendary Derek Jeter hit the winning run for his perfect Yankee Stadium finale
A sell-out crowd of nearly 49,000 turned out for Jeter’s Bronx farewell last night.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 24 September, 2014
Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium is in danger of never happening
It’ll be the end of the longest NYC goodbye for the Yankees captain. If it happens.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 3 September, 2014
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 16 July, 2014
Derek Jeter gets groove on in final all-star game
The New York Yankees shortstop is playing in the final season of his brilliant 20-year career.
# derek-jeter - Tuesday 15 July, 2014
Jay-Z, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan tip their hat to Yankees legend Derek Jeter
That old City Slicker, Billy Crystal also features in Nike’s evocative 90-second video.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
Treat 'em right: Derek Jeter sends his women home with baseballs... signed by him
The New York Yankees captain has a novel way of letting the ladies know he’s enjoyed their company.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
MLB wildcard race too close to call
As the baseball season enters its final day, the fates of a handful of teams, from both the National and American leagues, hang in the balance.
# derek-jeter - Friday 26 August, 2011
Watch: the Yankees make MLB history
The New York Yankees became the first team to hit three grand slams in a single MLB game last night, as they cruised to a 22-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
# derek-jeter - Thursday 14 July, 2011
Fan who returned Jeter's record-breaking ball gets his own baseball card
He gave back the ball that would’ve made him a little richer – but he’s been rewarded in a unique way.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 13 July, 2011
View from New York: Jeter in the spotlight for better or worse
The Yankees short-stop skippered his side to a win thanks to a record-breaking at-bat.. and then just skipped the All-Star game.
# derek-jeter - Tuesday 12 July, 2011
Foul ball: Good deed ain't worth it for one Yankees fan
So he hands back a recording-breaking ball to his hero. The Yankees acknowledge his gesture and the taxman screws him. God bless America.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 6 July, 2011
Jeter edges closer to New York history books
Yankees’ skipper is within four runs of the magic 3,000 figure he’s been chasing.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 8 June, 2011
View from New York: Jeter hotting up, just like the Bronx
The temperature is rising in the Big Apple as the Yankees’ skipper heads towards a famous milestone.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 18 May, 2011
View from the US: no way, Jorge
The New York Yankees veteran Jorge Posada withdrew from the batting line-up this weekend in a strop. It’s the beginning of the end for the former catcher.
# derek-jeter - Thursday 24 February, 2011
The Morning Score: Thursday
United are held to a scoreless draw against Marseille, Poulter crashes out of the World Matchplay Championship, and Mike Tyson previews the Oscars.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 23 February, 2011
View from New York: like father, like son as Jeter feels Steinbrenner ire once again
John Riordan has a front row seat in New York as the soap opera continues at the Yankees’ spring training.
# derek-jeter - Wednesday 24 November, 2010
The King is dead, long live the King: who'll take Jeter's crown if Yankees call his bluff
Derek Jeter is on the verge of losing his crown in the Bronx as an all-too public contract wrangle with Yankees chiefs drags on, John Riordan in New York writes.