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Exclusive: October is Jim “Kitty” Kaat’s time of year. Not only did the southpaw pitch in the World Series three times – winning a ring with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 – but he became a great broadcaster, covering the MLB playoffs for ESPN, as well as serving as an announcer for the Yankees and later the Minnesota Twins.

This October, there’s more news about the 85-year-old Hall of Famer. A documentary about him, Kitty to Cooperstown, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, a deal covering U.S. and Canadian distribution rights.

Kitty to Cooperstown, directed by Nick Hagen, “delves deep into the career and personal journey of Jim Kaat, capturing his path to Cooperstown, the challenges he faced, and his enduring legacy in the sport of baseball,” according to a release. “Kaat, who has left an indelible mark on the game, is celebrated not only for his remarkable pitching...

Presidential nominees, they’re just like us … sort of. That’s what “The Daily Show” occasional host and senior correspondent Michael Kosta discovered when Republican nominee Donald Trump posted on Truth Social rather than paying attention to his own vice president pick’s debate.

“The Great Pete Rose just died. He was one of the most magnificent baseball players ever to play the game,” Trump posted on Truth Social during Jd Vance’s debate with Tim Walz. “He paid the price! Major League Baseball should have allowed him into the Hall of Fame many years ago. Do it now, before his funeral!”

“Look, I want to rag on Trump, but this is why he’s so relatable. Even when it’s his vice president, he can’t watch the VP debate without looking at his phone like, ‘Let me see what’s on ESPN,'” Kosta said during Wednesday’s opening monologue.

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

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The Hobi Gang welcomes spooky season back as they talk scary toys growing up, the week in celeb deaths (and there are a lot), how history will remember Pete Rose, and review the Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon!

Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, died of natural causes this week at the age of 83. He was one of the greatest baseball players in history, and his stats back that up: three World Series titles, 17 All-Star appearances, and a record-breaking 4,256 hits. His moniker on the field was Charlie Hustle, and he was one of the most well-known and recognizable players in the history of the sport. But Rose is perhaps best known by the public for what he did off the field: He bet on baseball, including on his own team.

Updated, writethru: Overall, the lone 2024 Vice Presidential debate Tuesday was a polite affair, as both candidates suggested that there was common ground.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-Mn), running mate of Dem candidate Kamala Harris, drove home the civility of the debate when, as the event neared its conclusion, he admitted, “I’ve enjoyed tonight’s debate, and there was a lot of commonalities here, and I’m sympathetic to misspeaking on things, and I think I might have with the senator.”

“Me too, man,” Sen. J.D. Vance (R-oh), Donald Trump’s running mate. interjected.

It’s hard to think of such a moment in last month’s Harris-Trump match up, and it is perhaps a function of Walz’s and Vance’s backgrounds in the Midwest.

At a point earlier in the debate, during a discussion about gun violence, Walz noted that his 17-year-old son had witnessed a shooting at...

Pete Rose, famously nicknamed ‘Charlie Hustle,’ had a remarkable career as a baseball player and manager. He etched a legendary place for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) and played professionally from 1963 to 1986. He was a key player for the Cincinnati Reds and also played for the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the Montreal Expos.

Pete Rose via ESPN MLB | Credits: YouTube

After his playing days, Rose transitioned his role to that of a manager and continued from 1984 to 1989. The player held several records to his name, but this illustrious career of his was also marked by a huge scandal. This led to him being banned from baseball permanently, and his image faced a major blow.

The legendary player recently passed away, and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at his career trajectory, his baseball records, as well as the controversies surrounding his life.

What Kept Pete...

Major League Baseball star Pete Rose died in his Las Vegas home on Monday at 83. The cause of death remains unknown.

“Major League Baseball extends its deepest condolences to Pete Rose’s family, his friends across the game, and fans of his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Montreal and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace,” Major League Baseball wrote in a social media statement.

Rose attended a Fiterman Sports Group meet-and-greet in Nashville just one day before his passing. The baseball legend was in a wheelchair due to back pain, though attendees said he appeared in good spirits.

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Rose’s career was marked by 17 All-Star Game nods, three World Series wins and the 1973 World Series Mvp title. He had 4,256 hits over his 24-season career,...

The controversial baseball star Pete Rose passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. His demise has sparked numerous discussions not only about his iconic yet tumultuous career, marked by a gambling scandal but also about his personal life, including his relationship with Playboy model Kiana Kim.

Pete Rose passed away at 83 | Credit: Paula R. Lively/Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Following his separation from his second wife, the sports star began dating Kim, who is 40 years his junior. The couple remained together, got engaged, and even starred in their own show, sharing glimpses into their relationship. Rose is survived by his children and his fiancée.

Pete Rose’s Relationship with Fiancée Kiana Kim

Pete Rose was married twice, to Karolyn Englehardt and Carol J. Woliung, sharing four children, two daughters and two sons. After filing for divorce from his second wife, he began a public relationship with Kiana Kim.

Pete Rose...

Former American Pickers presenter Frank Fritz died Monday at the age of 60, TVLine has confirmed.

His former co-star Mike Wolfe announced the death Tuesday on Instagram. “It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night,” Wolfe wrote. “I’ve know Frank for more then half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.

Pete Rose may have been Major League Baseball’s career hits leader but he’ll never make the game’s Hall of Fame. Rose, who died yesterday at 83, blew that chance by gambling on the game he loved. Many believed that if Rose were more contrite, if he’d taken the allegations more seriously, then the sport could have eventually forgiven him. But that wasn’t Rose, who spent his golden years signing autographs outside of Las Vegas casinos and joking about gambling with David Letterman.

On his 2006 appearance on Late Show, Rose claimed he still watched three games a day. With all that knowledge, Letterman said, perhaps the Hit King could provide insights into the upcoming playoff matchups. “Who do you like?”

“You sound like you're betting on baseball,” Rose replied with a devilish grin. The crowd applauded as Rose thumbed his nose at his own sullied reputation.

Pretty funny joke,...

Pete Rose is known for his exploits on the baseball field, having played in the MLB for over two decades. In the process, he became the MLB’s all-time leader in hits. Rose sadly passed away in September 2024, at the age of 83, leaving behind a lasting legacy that extends beyond the baseball field and touches the wrestling mat.

Pete Rose is known for his baseball career (Credit: DJ Vlad | YouTube).

Following the MLB legend’s passing, it is worth reflecting upon his brief but impactful presence in the WWE, which was marked by a feud with wrestler Kane. The feud remains iconic even today and led to Rose being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here is everything you need to know about Rose’s feud with Kane and Hall of Fame induction.

Pete Rose’s Feud With Kane in WWE Gained Recognition

Pete Rose is a three-time MLB World Series Champion,...

Broadway actor Ken Page has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

The beloved musical theatre actor was best known for playing the roles of Lion in the musical The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, as well as voicing Oogie Boogie in the classic animated movie The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The news was confirmed on Monday (September 30) by Ken‘s friend, producer Dorian Hannaway.

“Ken Page has passed onto the next show. My heart is broken,” she posted on Facebook.

Shari Belafonte shared, “Ken Page. One of the sweetest, most talented guys on the planet. Dorian Hannaway just posted that he’s left us. And, I couldn’t believe it… but it’s true. It feels like it’s coming just a bit too fast and a tad too furiously now… James Earl, Dame Maggie, Kris, Pete Rose, Dikembe, Officer Taggert/John Ashton, Drake H… and now Ken. Rip All of you.

One of baseball’s most legendary yet equally controversial figures, Pete Rose, recently passed away. Leaving behind a legacy marked by both remarkable achievements and scandals, Rose was 83. An all-time Major League Baseball hits leader, the prolific sportsman’s career was cut short when he was accused of gambling, landing him a lifetime ban from the sport.

Pete Rose dead at 83 | Credit: Charlie Hustle and the Matter of Pete Rose / HBO

While his financial success was considerable at the time of his ban, there have been estimates that the star baseball player could have earned a lot more if he hadn’t been banned from a game he dominated. From his net worth to his fall from grace, here is a look at his life.

Pete Rose’s Net Worth Earning

Pete Rose or Peter Edward Rose Sr, also known by his nickname Charlie Hustle was an American professional baseball...

“Life is a journey, not a destination”, the author Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, and if anyone embodied a journey full of swings, misses, and grand slams, it was Pete Rose. The legendary baseball player passed away at the age of 83 on September 30, 2024.

Pete Rose | Credit: VladTV/YouTube

At the time of his death, he was situated in a surprising personal backdrop—engaged to Kiana Kim, a Korean-American model who is nearly 40 years his junior. Their unconventional love story, strewn with age gaps, reality TV fame, and almost a decade-long engagement, was as alluring as one of Rose’s iconic home runs.

The Truth About Pete Rose’s First Marriage

Pete Rose, who tied the knot with Karolyn Englehardt on January 25, 1964, had two children with her before the marriage hit the skids and ended in divorce in 1980. He admitted in his memoir, My Prison Without Walls (via NY Times):...

According to TMZ, Major League Baseball (MLB) icon, Pete Rose has passed away at the age of 83. Rose’s agent, Fiterman Sports’ Ryan Fiterman confirmed his client’s death, which occurred earlier on Monday, September 29 at his home in Las Vegas.

Fiterman noted in a statement that Rose’s family is requesting privacy at this time.

MLB Legend Pete Rose’s Legacy

Known as the MLB’s hit king, his nickname was “Charlie Hustle” thanks to his persistency during the game. He was one of the greatest and well-known baseball players in history, earning 17 All-Star Game nods and scoring three World Series wins, as well as the National League Mvp in 1973.

Moreover, Pete had the most hits in the MLB’s 100+ history, with 4,256 hits during his 24-season baseball career. Rose also led the Major League Baseball pack when it came to games played, which was 3,562; at-bats, which was at 15,890, as well as plate appearances,...

Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose has died. Jeffrey Lenkov, the baseball legend’s attorney, confirmed Rose’s death to Rolling Stone Monday, coincidentally the last night of the 2024 MLB regular season. Rose was 83.

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office also confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, adding that “his cause of death was determined as Hypertensive and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease with a significant condition of Diabetes Mellitus. The manner of death was natural.”

Rose, whose nickname was “Charlie Hustle,” spent 23 years in the MLB, playing a total of 3,562 games,...

Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.

Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said his cause and manner of death had not yet been determined.

For fans who came of age in the 1960s and ‘70s, no player was more exciting than the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 14, “Charlie Hustle,” the brash superstar with the shaggy hair, puggish nose and muscular forearms. At the dawn of artificial surfaces, divisional play and free agency, Rose was old school, a conscious throwback to baseball’s early days. Millions could never forget him crouched and scowling at the plate, running full speed to first even after drawing a walk, or sprinting for the...

Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s legendary all-time hits leader who was shunned by the Hall of Fame over a gambling scandal during his coaching career, died Monday in Clark County, Nv. He was 83.

ABC News confirmed his death with the local medical examiner’s oifice.

Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his tenacity and competitiveness on the diamond, Rose had an unmatched 23-year career, amassing an MLB-record 4,256 hits — or “knocks,” as he called them — and also playing in more games than any other player. He also holds career records for singles, at-bats and plate appearances.

A member of MLB’s All Century Team, Rose was a seventeen-time All-Star and a three-time battling champion. He won three World Series titles — two back-to-back with the “Big Red Machine” Cincinnati Reds in 1975, when he was named Series Mvp, and 1976 and another with the stacked 1980 Philadelphia Phillies. He also was the National League Mvp...

Pete Rose, regarded as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history but banned permanently from the Baseball Hall of Fame over gambling, died Monday. He was 83.

Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” a moniker originally meant as an insult that he adopted proudly, he was at the time of his death still the all-time MLB leader in hits with 4,256, games played with 3,562, at-bats with 14,053, singles with 3,215 and outs with 10,328. He also won the league’s Gold Glove award twice (in 1969 and 1970), and put in 17 All-Star appearances in five different positions, another league record.

The Cincinnati native, born April 14, 1941, showed talent in multiple sports, focusing on baseball when his small height and build kept him out of varsity football. He started playing minor league baseball while still in high school — he repeated his senior year — and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1963, where he would go on to spend the majority of his career.

Baseball great Pete Rose, who still holds the record for the most hits in Major League Baseball history, has died at the age of 83, Sports Illustrated has confirmed. (TMZ first reported the news.)

Rose died Monday at his Las Vegas home, his agent Ryan Fiterman told TMZ, adding that “the family is asking for privacy at this time.” No official cause of death has yet been announced.

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Pete Rose, a Major League Baseball legend, has died. He was 83. Rose died on September 30 in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to TMZ. “The family is asking for privacy at this time,” Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman of Fiterman Sports, said when confirming his death. The MLB player and manager played first and second bases as well as the outfield during his career, which spanned 24 seasons. He holds the MLB record for most career hits, with a total of 4,256, has a career batting average of .303, and was an 18-time All Star, the Mvp for the 1975 World Series, and the leader of a two-championship dynasty. He hit a career-high 16 home runs in 1966. Rose was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14, 1941, and he broke into baseball in his hometown with the Cincinnati Reds in 1963. He was given the nickname “Charlie Hustle” after sprinting to first ...

Former baseball player Pete Rose has sadly died at the age of 83.

The baseball legend, known by fans as “Charlie Hustle,” passed away on Monday (September 30) at his home in Las Vegas, his agent confirmed to TMZ.

Keep reading to find out more…

Not much is known about the loss as of this time. “The family is asking for privacy at this time,” his agent said in a statement.

Pete played in the MLB for 24 seasons and still holds the record for most hits in baseball history with 4,256 hits across his career. The player to get the closest to that record in recent years was Derek Jeter at 3,465 hits, so it’s likely that he’ll hold the record forever.

Throughout his career, Pete most notably played for the Cincinnati Reds and he also continued his career as a manager for the team. He was deemed permanently ineligible from baseball...

Gavin Creel, a staple of modern musical theater whose career included a Tony Award win for Hello, Dolly!, has passed away. He was 48.

Creel’s partner, Alex Temple Ward, confirmed his death to the New York Times on Monday via a publicist. Creel had been diagnosed with a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma, known as metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, in July.

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Pete Rose was a baseball legend unlike any other. He still holds the record for most career hits of any player in Major League Baseball history, an astonishing 4,256 over 24 seasons. But Rose’s story involved both dazzling success on the field and a dramatic fall from grace. After years of speculation, Rose was ultimately banned for life in 1989 for betting on baseball while both a player and manager, making him the only star ever exiled permanently from the sport for gambling.

The four-part documentary series Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose aims to capture the entire scope of Rose’s epic tale. Using interviews with the man himself as well as former teammates, analysts delve into Rose’s playing career highlights and what drove him to become the consummate winner with a relentless work ethic. But the series also traces Rose’s well-known addictions to gambling and his denials...

Documentarian Mark Monroe shared his experience as director of the new Pete Rose documentary, Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose in his new uInterview.

Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose traces the ascent and subsequent downfall that defined Rose, a star baseball player. In 1989, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader, Rose, was issued a lifetime ban for his involvement in betting on the sport.

The documentary draws from candid interviews and insightful commentary provided by Rose himself, who desires redemption, although is seemingly hesitant to fully confront the gravity of his transgressions. The series examination of Rose’s life and career serves as a cautionary tale for the audience.

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Monroe examined the question of what make Rose such a great liar.

“I’m not a psychologist,” Monroe told uInterview founder Erik Meers.

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on Max and on HBO since July 24th.

Television Rating: 5.0/5.0

The theme of this thorough four-part documentary is basically, should baseball’s all-time hits leader have his ban lifted and be in the Hall of Fame? Given his first denial in that late 1980s gambling scandal, then confessing to it much later, and his proclivity for seemingly not knowing how to tell the truth, the jury on the reinstatement and Hall of Fame question … his colleagues and the baseball media … are given ample space to debate the issue, including the 83-year-old still-living legend himself.

Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose...

I hope you’ve stretched and are well hydrated, because you’re going to need it for the marathon of TV that lies ahead. Friday marks the official beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which means we’ve got more than two weeks of impressive physical feats across 32 sports and 45 disciplines that will inspire you while putting your athletic prowess to shame.

It all begins with the opening ceremony, which for the first time in history is taking place outside of a stadium. The parade of athletes that is the centerpiece of the event will occur on the Seine, with each nation’s delegates having their own boat. It is unclear whether the size of the watercraft is determined by the size of the delegation, but it would probably be funnier that way. LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the flag bearers for the United States.

Hosting the Summer Games is a lot of work,...

On Thursday July 25 2024, HBO broadcasts Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose!

One of One Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose” titled “One of One,” viewers will witness the rise and fall of baseball legend Pete Rose. Pete Rose starts off by becoming the highest paid player in baseball, showcasing his exceptional talent on the field. In 1985, he achieves a remarkable milestone by breaking Ty Cobb’s record to become MLB’s all-time career hits leader, solidifying his place in baseball history.

However, the story takes a dramatic turn when a gambling scandal rocks Pete Rose’s world. Despite his achievements on the field, the scandal leads to a prison sentence and a lifetime banishment from the game he loves. The episode delves into the complexities of Rose’s life, exploring the consequences of his actions and the impact it...

On the baseball field, he was famous… and off it, he was infamous. All-time MLB hit leader, Pete Rose, has had a rocky relationship with the game since his lifetime ban from the sport. And now, the four-part documentary series, “Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose” will explore that relationship using candid footage and interviews with the man himself, along with conversations with teammates, family, friends, and journalists who watched the heroic rise and historic fall first hand. You can watch all four episodes of “Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose” on Wednesday, July 24 at 9 p.m. Et on HBO and Max. The Streamable’s recommendation is to stream the docuseries with a Subscription to Max.

How to Watch “Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose” When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9 p.m. Et Where: HBO Streaming: Watch with a Subscription to Max. Sign Up $9.99+ / month...

Conventional wisdom has always said that if Pete Rose had just been more candid and contrite when allegations of sports betting surfaced, his punishment would have been less severe and, after a few years of public penance and “recovery” from his addiction, he would have been reinstated to general eligibility, added to the Hall of Fame ballot and voted into Cooperstown. National nightmare concluded.

That is not who Pete Rose is, nor who he’s ever been.

As it stands, bringing up the all-time hit king’s name and Hall of Fame candidacy with a passionate baseball fan of a certain age — my own introduction to baseball fandom coincided directly with Rose’s quest to pass Ty Cobb’s hallowed record — is a good way to start a fight. (I go back and forth between, “Yes, he belongs in Cooperstown, but with the biggest disclaimer imaginable on his plaque” and “Nope,...

HBO presents a four-part documentary series, Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose, premiering on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The series examines the life and controversial career of baseball legend Pete Rose, the sport’s all-time hits leader. Across the four episodes, the series explores the complex story of Rose, who received a lifetime ban […]

Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose: A Four-Part Documentary Series...

Tune in this Thursday at 10:00 Pm on HBO for an insightful episode of “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose.” In the fourth installment titled “One Last Record,” viewers are taken deep into the tumultuous journey of baseball legend Pete Rose. The episode chronicles a pivotal moment in 2004 when Rose, after years of denial, publicly acknowledges his past gambling on baseball games. This admission sparks a profound reflection on Rose’s legacy and his enduring quest for redemption.

The narrative unfolds as Rose grapples with the consequences of his actions and strives to confront his public image head-on. With determination and sincerity, he makes a final plea for reinstatement into Major League Baseball and induction into the prestigious National Baseball Hall of Fame. As emotions run high, the episode offers a candid portrayal of Rose’s personal and professional challenges, shedding light on the complexities of fame, regret,...

Tune in for a compelling episode of “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose” titled “One of One,” airing at 9:00 Pm Thursday 25 July 2024 on HBO. This episode delves deep into the remarkable and controversial career of Pete Rose, a baseball legend who rose to fame as the highest paid player in the sport. In 1985, Rose achieved a monumental milestone by surpassing Ty Cobb’s record to become Major League Baseball’s all-time career hits leader, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greatest players.

However, Rose’s career took a dramatic turn when he became embroiled in a gambling scandal that shook the baseball world. Despite his achievements on the field, Rose’s involvement in gambling led to serious consequences, including a prison sentence and a lifetime banishment from the sport he cherished. This episode of “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose” explores the...

Step back into the tumultuous world of baseball legend Pete Rose in the premiere episode of “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” airing Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on HBO. Titled “The Longshot,” this episode chronicles Pete Rose’s enduring journey, marked by his relentless pursuit of reinstatement into Major League Baseball at the age of 81. Despite a lifetime ban stemming from gambling controversies more than three decades ago, Rose remains a figure of controversy and fascination in the sports world.

Viewers will delve into Rose’s storied career, from his gritty playing style that earned him the nickname “Charlie Hustle” to his pivotal role in transforming the Cincinnati Reds into a powerhouse team during the 1970s. The episode promises an intimate portrayal of Rose’s life on and off the field, offering insights into his personal challenges and the complexities of his relationship with the sport that defined him.

Dive into the compelling story of baseball legend Pete Rose with “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” Season 1, Episode 2, airing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on HBO. This episode, titled “The Dirty Work,” delves into Pete Rose’s iconic career and the impact he made on the sport.

Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his relentless work ethic, Pete Rose became synonymous with dedication and passion on the baseball diamond. Rising to fame as a key player for the Cincinnati Reds, Rose played a pivotal role in transforming the team into the formidable “Big Red Machine,” leading them to consecutive World Series victories in the 1970s.

Viewers can expect a captivating narrative that explores Rose’s journey from a determined young player to a baseball icon. The episode showcases his unparalleled achievements on the field and the controversies that surrounded his career, including his banishment from baseball due to allegations of gambling.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred claims his sport didn’t want sports betting outside of Nevada.

In an interview with The Dallas Morning News ahead of the All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Manfred said pro baseball opposed the overturning of the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that restricted legalized wagering to Nevada.

Baseball has long been wary of gambling affecting the game’s integrity. The sport suffered gambling incidents as far back as 1919, when players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing World Series games. More recently, the sport saw gambling incidents result in a lifetime ban of all-time hits leader Pete Rose, and a murky scandal involving Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his interpreter.

“Once you had the Supreme Court decision, I don’t see it going backward,” said Manfred.

Now, 38 states and Washington, D.C. have regulated sports betting.

Major League Baseball icon Pete Rose, focus of a new HBO documentary series, says the gambling scandal that got him banned from the game cost him dearly.

“You have to understand one thing, ladies and gentlemen,” Rose said at a Q&A after the premiere of episode 1 of Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose, “gambling cost me a hundred million [dollars]. That’s what I’d have made in baseball if I hadn’t got suspended.”

In 1989, Rose was managing the Cincinnati Reds when Major League Baseball investigated claims he had wagered bets on MLB games, including his own team’s. Bart Giamatti (father of actor Paul Giamatti), then-Baseball Commissioner, issued a lifetime ban from baseball on Rose. That has kept Rose out of the Hall of Fame, even though he is baseball’s all-time hit leader and holder of many other MLB records, including games played and plate appearances.

"I was wrong by not coming clean originally, but I played the game right." HBO has launched the trailer for a documentary series called Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose, a 4-episode event about baseball's Pete Rose. It chronicles baseball legend Pete Rose's career, rise to fame, scandals and bid for reinstatement, with archival footage & interviews exploring his contradictory persona as both a tenacious hustler and a fallen icon tainted by gambling. Extensive archival footage + interviews from teammates, family, friends, and journalists detail Rose’s heroic rise and subsequent banishment from the game. Brash & cocky, Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his do-or-die tenacity, going on to win three World Series titles and breaking Ty Cobb's record for the most career hits. However, his troubles off of the field would eventually put him in prison for tax evasion and get him expelled from baseball for gambling leading...

It’s summertime, and Max is ready to ride the wave! This July marks the long-awaited return of Discovery’s Shark Week, which will be hosted this year by John Cena. Starting Sunday, July 7, you’ll be able to watch all of this year’s specials, including “Big Shark Energy,” “Belly of the Beast Pt. 2,” and “Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood” with your Max subscription. If you still haven’t made the dive in, you can sign up for an ad-supported plan beginning at $9.99 per month or an ad-free plan beginning at $16.99 per month.

Beyond shark-related content, HBO and Max are preparing for a big month, with the streaming debut of the recent A24 hit “Love Lies Bleeding,” Cannes and Tribeca festival documentaries including “Quad Gods” and “Faye,” and many HBO and Max Originals like a new season of “Hard Knocks” focused on the New York Giants offseason...

In what could have easily been the next season of “American Crime Story,” Lionsgate Television is diving into the gambling scandal that’s rocked Major League Baseball since March.

Lionsgate is developing a scripted series about how Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels, became the subject of massive fraud and theft at the hands of his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Just days ago, Mizuhara agreed to plead guilty to accusations he stole almost $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.

Scott Delman (“Station Eleven”) will produce along with Albert Chen, a former senior editor with Sports Illustrated, MLB Network contributor, and the writer of “Billion Dollar Fantasy” about the battle between gambling apps DraftKings and FanDuel. No platform or creative talent is being announced at this stage. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television.

“With a strong track record of creating daring,...

The gambling scandal surrounding LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is already getting the TV series treatment.

Lionsgate Television is in early development on a series focused on the scandal. No writer or network is currently attached to the project, but Scott Delman and Albert Chen are both attached to produce. Executive Max Elins is overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television, while Bryan Weiser negotiated the deal.

Ohtani made headlines the world over when he signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The star pitcher and designated hitter had for years been working with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, but just one day into the 2024 MLB season, it was revealed that Mizuhara had stolen nearly $17 million from Ohtani to cover gambling debts. He was immediately fired and later turned himself in to federal authorities. It was just reported that he has plead guilty to bank and tax fraud charges.

The WWE Hall of Fame has inducted many personalities who were in the WWE and wrestling industries and beyond. It began in 1993 with André the Giant being its sole inductee, after he passed away a few months earlier. More than 200 inductees have been added to the Hall of Fame since then, with many two-time inductees included as well.

Apart from WWE superstars, the Hall is known to have inducted many celebrities who have supported the promotion as well. Be it politicians, singers, or baseball players, everyone has a spot in the ‘celebrity wing’ of the promotion. Here are ten of the fourteen celebrities that have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger | Credits: WWE

The action star of the ‘80s, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been associated with the WWE for a long time as he was good friends with wrestler Bruno Sammartino. The actor also reportedly...

Major League Baseball has the precise problem it doesn’t want to have right now. Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese two-way superstar who is the most interesting baseball player in modern memory, is at the center of a gambling scandal. The gist of what’s known: someone wired $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account to a sports betting operation run by Matthew Bowyer, an Orange County bookmaker whose operations have attracted the attention of the FBI.

From here, it gets murky. Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s longtime friend and now-former translator, claimed...

Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment on Tuesday announced two feature docs on NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount and MLB icon Tommy John that will lead its forthcoming slate, having wrapped principal photography on each right before the launch of the WGA strike.

The first film, Mel Blount: Whatever It Takes, on longtime Pittsburgh Steeler Blount, will offer a deep dive into his life journey, from his arduous beginning in a segregated Vidalia, Georgia to getting drafted in the 3rd round by the struggling Steelers, to the next 14 years, where he won four championships and cemented himself as the best at his position as cornerback. Upon retirement, Blount shifted his focus towards kids who were stuck in the system, opening two youth homes to give them a chance to turn their lives around, even when the community and KKK pushed back against him. Now, 40 years later, Blount has afforded this opportunity to hundreds.

Greg Gutfeld and the guests of his namesake Fox News late night show took to the woodshed an opinion piece published Sunday in USA Today, spending the entire 13-minute “Gutfeld!” opening segment Tuesday night shredding sports writer Nancy Armour’s 800-word column about transgender athletes.

Armour’s piece called the views of ESPN reporter and “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Sam Ponder on transgender women and girls in sports “bigotry.” Ponder had recently publicly sided with Riley Gaines, the former college swimmer leading a campaign against transgender women and girls’ participation in sports at all levels.

Gutfeld himself kicked off the kicking, calling Armour “ghastly,” “godawful,” “riding in on her broomstick” and a “hack,” and suggested that USA Today is “the official doormat for Americans staying at low-priced hotels.”

Then things got mean.

Icymi If ESPN’s Sam Ponder was truly concerned about women’s sports, she’s had ample opportunity...

"I wasn't liked because I'm the truth - and the truth is painful." Amazon has revealed an official trailer for a sports documentary titled Reggie, a profile of the iconic baseball superstar Reggie Jackson. This will be streaming on Prime Video at the end of March to watch. It follows the story of baseball megastar Reggie as he contemplates his legacy as one of the first iconic black athletes, a pioneer in the fight for dignity, respect, and a seat at the table. From director Alex Stapleton, Reggie is an intimate and revealing documentary that examines the career and legacy of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and activist Reggie Jackson. Reggie is the definitive, firsthand account of five-time World Series Champion, beloved New York icon, and one of baseball's most influential superstars. Featuring footage with Derek Jeter, Bill Russell, Julius Erving, Hank Aaron, Pete Rose, and many more. I...

Tom Sizemore, the talented, but troubled, actor who brought a tough guy bravado to films like Heat, Natural Born Killers and Saving Private Ryan, has died at the age of 61, Rolling Stone confirmed.

The actor died Friday after his family made the decision to remove him from life support at a Los Angeles-based hospital.

“It is with great sadness and sorrow I have to announce that actor Thomas Edward Sizemore (‘Tom Sizemore’) aged 61 passed away peacefully in his sleep today at St Joseph’s Hospital Burbank,” his manager Charles Lago...

“Home Alone” and “Better Call Saul” actor Devin Ratray, who is already facing domestic assault charges in Oklahoma, has been accused of raping a woman in his New York City apartment in 2017.

According to CNN, a woman named Lisa Smith has come forward with the accusation — and to complain that New York Police Department detectives spent time gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses five years ago — and then abandoned the case without action or explanation.

The NYPD repeatedly declined to comment to TheWrap on whether there is an active investigation into Ratray.

Ratray, who played Macaulay Culkin’s “bully” older brother in the first two “Home Alone” movies, has never been charged in the New York case. He did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment, but denied the rape allegation in a phone call to CNN.

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Pete Rose declined to answer two reporters’ questions today about his relationship with an alleged underage girl in his first return to Philadelphia since August 1989.

Rose was present as the team celebrated the Phillies’ 1980 World Series championship team and other former players.

The incidents in question first surfaced in 2017. A woman who has remained unidentified said Rose, then a member of the Cincinnati Reds, initiated a relationship with her in 1973, when she was age 14 and 15. They later allegedly had sexual encounters in Cincinnati that lasted several years. She also alleged Rose met her in locations outside Ohio for sex.

At the time, Rose was in his mid-30s and was married with two children.

Rose’s lawyer had said the woman’s claims are unverified. Rose said in 2017 that he did have a relationship with the woman, but he said it started when she was 16. He also said they never had sex outside Ohio,...

Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment has wrapped production on Kitty to Cooperstown—a new feature doc on MLB great Jim “Kitty” Kaat, who just this past Sunday was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.

The film will explore the 83-year-old’s life via exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, examining his legacy in light of his 25 years as a pro baseball player, as well as his 35 years as a seven-time Emmy-winning commentator.

Kaat’s story can be connected from the beginning of baseball to the present day, accompanied by baseball lore and legend at every turn. From his 1950s pitching with the Washington Senators against Yankee greats like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, to facing off with Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers in the 1965 World Series as a Minnesota Twin, to winning the 1982 World Series Championship with the St. Louis Cardinals and teammates Ozzie Smith and Keith Hernandez.

In his...