Curt Schilling, who last pitched for the Boston Red Sox, has retired from baseball. Schilling announced his retirement on his blog.
The 42-year-old who broke into Major League Baseball in 1988 played for five teams. He began his career with the Baltimore Orioles before moving on to the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks and ultimately the Red Sox. He won a total of three World Series championships while with the Diamondbacks (1) and the Red Sox (2).
A pitcher who was known for his clutch ability and toughness in big games, Schilling finished his career with a record of 216-146 and …read more

That would be a great boxing match-up, wouldn’t it? Though Schilling might pack a harder punch, Kobe would stick and move all over the ring. Eventually, Schilling would keel over in exhaustion.

It’s hardly a boxing match, more like playground name calling really. Schilling took a few stabs at Kobe after game two of the Finals. He was sitting courtside with his Larry Bird jersey and his gawdy championship ring. And he was paying attention, but not to the game, to Kobe’s antics.
Being the famous blogger that he is, Schilling wrote about it on his website, 38 Pitches:

Kobe. This …read more