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Cooperstown welcomed three new baseball legends. Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent were inducted into the Hall of Fame in a ceremony before 12,000 fans and 57 current Hall of Fame members.

Jones: the first Curacao native in the Hall

The Atlanta Braves outfielder, winner of 10 Gold Gloves, dedicated his speech to his native Curaçao. “There is no easy way to get here from the small island… But today Cooperstown and Curaçao are united forever,” he said.

Jones is the first player from that island to enter. He thanked his late father, Henry Jones, who taught him to follow the ball by hitting fly balls from foul pole to foul pole.

“Dad, we did it,” she said through tears.

Beltrán and the echo of Puerto Rico

Chants of “Puerto Rico” accompanied every mention of their island. Beltrán, Rookie of the Year in 1999 and 20 seasons in MLB, reviewed his time with each team. The Mets received the highest praise: “New York shaped my life.”

He did not mention the 2017 title with Houston, embroiled in the sign-stealing scandal. He did thank voters, even those who did not support him. He won 84.2% of the vote in his fourth year of eligibility. Jones scored 78.4% in his ninth.

Kent: from the deal to the truck

The second baseman with the most home runs in history (351) and NL MVP in 2000 with San Francisco, showed a sensitive side. Before speaking, he cried when he saw his parents. He remembered the deal with his father: if he got a college scholarship, he would receive a pickup truck. Today he keeps it in his garage.

“Some of the simplest things can completely change the direction of your life,” reflected Kent, chosen by the Contemporary Era Committee.

Coach Kyle Shanahan took to the 49ers’ practice field Sunday, just two weeks after a car accident that left him with a concussion and other injuries. He remained with general manager John Lynch for about 30 minutes, observing his players.

“I know he can’t stay away,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “That guy is obsessed with football.”

Shanahan, wearing a cast on his left hand and sunglasses to cover his black eye, interacted with Warner, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian McCaffrey and Dre Greenlaw before leaving. His new mustache led Warner to joke about his “disguise.”

Temporary command for Foerster

Assistant coach Chris Foerster took over the reins of the team while Shanahan recovers. Foerster, with more than three decades in the NFL, runs the camp with support from coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer.

“It’s like a perfect fit,” tackle Trent Williams said. “Seeing him in that position fills me with pride.”

Foerster worked with the Shanahans in Washington and joined the 49ers in 2019. His record includes a resignation in Miami in 2017 after a controversial video, but he received a new opportunity.

Bosa advances in his return

Defensive end Nick Bosa participated in individual drills following a torn ACL suffered in Week 3 of last season. He worked separately during team practices.

“Bosa looks better than he did before he got injured,” Williams said, highlighting the player’s apparent full recovery.

With a veteran roster and several experienced coaches, the team operates on “autopilot” despite Shanahan’s absence. The first practice of camp went without a hitch.

The road to the title

América Femenil beat Tigres in the penalty shootout to win the Champion of Champions of the Liga MX Femenil. The match, played at Toyota Field in San Antonio, ended 1-1 in regulation time. Goalkeeper Itzel Velasco was decisive by stopping two shots in the definition, which ended 4-3 in favor of the Águilas.

Ángel Villacampa’s team dominated from the beginning. Irene Guerrero opened the scoring in the 11th minute, assisted by Geyse da Silva. América maintained control and had opportunities to extend the lead, although Tigres’ lack of precision and defense prevented this.

When the title seemed assured, Diana Ordóñez equalized in the 89th minute, sending the match to penalties. In the shootout, Velasco stopped two of the Amazonas’ charges, while the América players converted their shots, securing the championship.

This is the first Champion of Champions that América Femenil obtains, marking the beginning of the new season of Mexican women’s soccer.