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The Sugar Land Skeeters are entering a highly refined new era. Established in 2012 as a member of the independent Atlantic League, the Skeeters are set to embark on their debut season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are one of three previously independent entities entering the
The Sugar Land Skeeters are entering a highly refined new era.
Established in 2012 as a member of the independent Atlantic League, the Skeeters are set to embark on their debut season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are one of three previously independent entities entering the affiliated ranks in 2021, along with the St. Paul Saints and Somerset Patriots. The Skeeters will compete within the 10-team Triple-A West League, operating out of the East Division.
Reebok/Courtesy Reebok s Why Not Us campaign features an animated film narrated by Allen Iverson, who reflects on the 2001 NBA All-Star Game and the 21-point comeback he and his Eastern Conference teammates led.
Twenty years have passed since the Philadelphia 76ers magical 2001 season, led by Allen Iverson at the peak of his basketball powers.
Sometimes lost in the NBA Finals appearance and Iverson s league MVP honors that year is the dazzling comeback performance A.I. led in the 2001 NBA All-Star Game.
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The game was played in Washington, D.C., way back when Kevin Garnett was on the Timberwolves and the former Seattle Supersonics were in their maroon jersey phase. Iverson, of course, played his college ball at Georgetown and grew up in the region, so he was right at home.
Location: Summerlin, Nevada (555 miles from the Oakland Coliseum)
Ballpark: Las Vegas Ballpark (opened April 6, 2019)
Established: 1983 (as the Stars; previous Las Vegas clubs dating back to 1947)
Previous league: Triple-A Pacific Coast League
Last championship: 1988
Did you know? The Las Vegas franchise twice placed back-to-back PCL MVPs: Sandy Alomar Jr. won the honor for the Stars in 1988- 89, and two decades later, J.P. Arencibia followed Randy Ruiz (2009) for the 51s.
RENO ACES
Location: Reno, Nevada (740 miles from Chase Field)
Ballpark: Greater Nevada Field (opened April 17, 2009)
Established: 2009 (previous Reno clubs dating back to 1907)
Previous league: Triple-A Pacific Coast League
Last championship: 2012
Did you know? Twitter was just gaining prominence when the Aces debuted, but the team was prepared. Brett McGinness, then the team s marketing director, had the foresight to snag the @Aces handle one that remains the most concise in Minor League Baseball.