Larkin nervous about his call from the Hall of Fame These days Larkin is on a high spirit, as he is expecting a call from the Hall of Fame. He is one of the leading candidates expected to make it to the Hall of Fame, as the results are soon to be announced. Larkin commented saying that, “This can be shot of immortality in the history of this game.” For him this is a big honor, as this means that, he will have his name written in the history of the game. To be elected to the Hall of Fame a player has to gain at least 75%. This target seems to be possible for this twelve time All-Star and the NL MVP in 1995, and earlier in 2010 Larkin got almost 51.6 percent votes, which was good for the first time. Even in the last year, his votes went up to 62.1 percent and he fell short only by 75 votes. In his place, Roberto Alomar and Bert Blylevel were chosen. This year, his chances seem to be more than last year, as there is a lack of best newcomers this time. In his nineteen-year career, Barry Larkin has 3 Gold Gloves in his pocket and 198 home runs. He spent most of his League career playing with Cincinnati Reds. He also has 960 RBIs, 379 stolen bases and 2,340 hits to his credit. With a good career record like this he tried to get back into the game in 2005, but he retired when the team did not agree to take him back. Even though he was confused about the retirement at that time, but now he is sure that he made the right move. Now, when he is retired, he aspires of making it to the most coveted list of baseball. He will be in another special list as well.Out of the 206 top leaguers chosen for the Hall of Fame, only 47 players had spent their careers with one league team and there are just two players in the list, who have actually played with the Reds. If Larkin get selected then he will be the third player of Reds after Bid McPhee and Johnny Bench to make it to the Hall. After his retirement, Larkin also broadcasted for MLB network in 2009 and 2010, but then he later moved on to ESPN. His association with Reds has not ended yet, as he is the spring training instructor in the team.

News makers at NBA
Coach Westphal fired and Smart is going to be the next coach. Yes, you heard it right Coach Westphal is being in the news, for wrong reasons. He has been fired as he couldn’t control De Marcus Cousins. The result is he lost his job. According top sources, slow starts and a dispute with the Cousins in the locker room led to Westphal’ soustal from the team.  It was assistant Keith Smart who signed a deal to become the team’s next coach. Now it is smart responsibility to fix the problem with Cousins which he hopes to do smoothly. Let us hope for the best for Cousins and Smart and Kings Sacramento will have a fruitful season at NBA basketball.
Bogut is again out of games for personal reasons. Milwaukee Bucks Andrew Bogut is going to miss the second season’s game against Sacramento Kings due to undisclosed personal reasons. Bogut is a player with 14.3 averages and 10 rebounds. He had been out of the games due to an elbow surgery last season.
Magic’s Davis is trying to adjust with criticism in a good manner. While Orlando Magic traded for Glen Davis, they were looking for a player with Boston culture. After Orlando’ swin over Washington, coach Stan Van Gundy criticized Davis for diving for loose balls and setting screens. Then there was another reason, Davis made 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 29.5 minutes. But after signing a deal with Magic, his points slumped to 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 22.3 minutes in first seven games. According to van Gundy, Davis was never a player who was “looking for offense .Hearing this Davis says that he has taken Van Gundy’ s words into his heart and will work over it.

Warriors have signed Nate Robinson as a point guard. So here is another flashy player along with Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry. The Warriors made this announcement Wednesday night just before the game. The 9 time slam dunk champion is going to be a guard at depth as Curry is suffering from sprained ankle.
Another episode of injury as Kings Chuck Hayes dislocates his shoulders. Sacramento kings are in for another disappointment. Their player Chucks   dislocated his shoulders. So he is going to be out indefinitely. It was at the game with Milwaukee, chucks dislocated his arm. According to sources, Chuck Hayes lay on the floor screaming with pain.
Heat stars Lebron James and Wade were out of the game against Atlanta Hawks due to injuries. Wade had a sore left foot, while James had a sprained left ankle. Let us hope that both of them become well soon.