News about Dave Roberts

MATT BARLOW: Bromley were once so bad they inspired a feature film. It was based on a delightful book by Dave Roberts, called 'The Bromley Boys: The True Story of Supporting the Worst Team in Britain'. Published in 2008, the story revolves around the campaign of 1969/70 when they were relegated from the Isthmian League and the simple charms of following a club generally mired in misery, flirting with extinction as crowds dipped under a hundred, while growing up. Yesterday, Bromley beat Solihull Moors on penalties in front of more than 23,000 at Wembley Stadium to secure promotion from the National League and next season they will compete in the EFL for the first time in their 132-year history.

'He said he wanted a car and I'm glad he was happy that he got a car,' Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton after Saturday's 11-2 win. Roberts interrupted Ohtani's postgame interview to show off the gift and also congratulate Ohtani for surpassing the mark. 'This is my car,' Roberts said proudly as he showed it to reporters.

It's not easy to find gifts for millionaires, but Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa apparently hit a home run with Los Angeles Dodgers players this week. On the eighth anniversary of Bryant's last NBA game, Vanessa gave members of the Dodgers exclusive sneakers in a team color scheme from the late basketball star's signature Nike line. The club posted a thank you message to Vanessa Bryant with photos of the sneakers on the social media platform X, and shared video on Instagram of players opening their new Nike Kobe 6 LA Dodgers PE shoes. Mookie Betts said he was going to wear them every day, and manager Dave Roberts said: 'These are ridiculous. I'm going to rock these with Mamba pride.'

Shohei Ohtani's continuing gambling fiasco was exactly what Dodgers fans were looking for by manager Dave Roberts in Anaheim on Tuesday. "I would say that it will improve internal communications," Roberts said before his team's final spring training game against Ohtani's former club, the Angels, 'Actually, I would say that it will help improve internal relations.'

Shohei Ohtani will not answer questions from the media later Monday, with the $700 million Dodgers star instead reading a note on the bombshell $4.5 million gambling investigation engulfing him. According to several outlets on Monday afternoon, the Japan actor is only going to read his letter. On Sunday, Dodgers boss Dave Roberts maintained that the gambling investigation involving Ohtani and his fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara had not been a distraction for Los Angeles, but that he was delighted that Ohtani would be speaking out.

Dave Roberts, the Dodgers' general, insists that the gambling probe into Shohei Ohtani and his fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has not caused no distraction for Los Angeles. On Monday, the Japanese actor will break his silence, with Roberts believing it would be 'good' for the $700 million actor to discuss the situation. Ohtani hasn't spoken since the team fired Mizuhara, who is accused of using $4.5 million of Ohtani's money to pay off gambling debts. Officials for the baseball star have described the activities as a'massive robbery' after initially claiming that Ohtani gave him the money to resolve his situation.

Shohei Ohtani's marriage announcement on Thursday stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers - and many around the world - so manager Dave Roberts said the most of the funds in his deal would be worth more than the money in his contract: deferred. Roberts said, "I'm so proud for him and his bride." "We were surprised and didn't have time to worry about it as wedding gifts, and we didn't have much time to consider it." I'm positive it's en route." On Thursday, Ohtani, the two-way Japanese actor, revealed that he was married on Instagram. The bulk of the relationship is shrouded in secrecy.

Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 after elbow surgery, but the game's most ardent left-handed hitter is perfectly healthy enough to swing the bat. In his first batting session of the spring, the Dodgers released a video showing their new $700 million acquisition homering on Monday. Ohtani will not participate in the Dodgers' Cactus League opener against San Diego on Thursday, according to Dodgers boss Dave Roberts. Roberts, on the other hand, has been inspired by Ohtani's physical growth. 'He's a lot further forward than I think any of us - perhaps not named Shohei - would have expected,' Roberts said on Saturday. He's been really hard and efficient at his jobs, so he's ahead of schedule.'

After his plane started sputtering and then started to nosedive, a pilot was admitted to the hospital before collapsing into a back garden. The Mona Airfield in Anglesey is said to have taken off yesterday. The plane had crashed into a residential area in Bodffordd's village at 1.44 p.m., according to Police. According to a witness, the engine began to sputter and the plane nose-dive. The male pilot was then airlifted to the hospital. He did not suffer from life-threatening injuries, according to Wales Air Ambulance. Thankfully, no one else was hurt in the potentially fatal crash.

The incident occurred on the Cae Bach Aur estate in Bodffordd, Anglesey, about 1.30 p.m. After recovering from the wreckage, witnesses said the pilot seemed to be unharmed. The engine had been alleged to have died before the prang, according to the reports.

Dave Roberts, the Los Angeles Dodgers' general, said Tuesday afternoon that the team worked with free agent Shohei Ohtani a few days ago for 'two to three hours.' 'Clearly, Shohei is our top priority,' Roberts said at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville.

Urias is on indefinite administrative leave after being arrested earlier this month on suspicion of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant. Since 2016, the left-hander has been with the Dodgers since 2016. When asked Monday if the Dodgers' latest moves indicate that the team is moving ahead from the pitcher who pitched the final out of their World Series victory in 2020, manager Dave Roberts replied: "I think so." Here's a look at where we are at. There's nothing for me to write about. It's just like I said on the first day. It's just a very sad, sad situation.'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached the new chapter in the Julio Urias saga, and have cancelled plans to hold a bobblehead night for the tumultuous starting pitcher. Urias was put on administrative leave by MLB after being arrested over the weekend for criminal domestic assault. The Dodgers were supposed to release tens of thousands of bobble heads of the 27-year-old pitcher before Urias was arrested in downtown LA after being identified as one of the many celebrities scheduled to attend Inter Miami's match against LAFC.

After the starter was arrested on felony domestic violence charges on Sunday night, Los Angeles Dodgers boss Dave Roberts spoke out about his detention of pitcher Julio Urias. 'Now it's day to day for us,' Dodgers boss Dave Roberts said before Tuesday's game.' I don't want to get too far ahead of stuff.' If time has passed on with particular items, you will find that simplifying, day to day, is the best way to approach it.' Uras did not travel with the Dodgers to Miami, where they begin a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday night. He was expected to start his next Monday.

According to TMZ, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested on Sunday for criminal domestic violence. Urias was released after being released in the early hours of Monday night after paying a $50,000 bond. In the 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday, the 27-year-old last pitched for Dodgers on Friday, September 1 in the 6-3 loss.

In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary's severe weather forecasts, Major League Baseball has postponed three Sunday games in California. MLB reported the change as the storm churned off the coast of Mexico as a strong Category 4 storm on Friday. Both of the league's games that were decided to change, the Arizona Diamond Backs at the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays at the Los Angeles Padres, and Miami Marlins at the Los Angeles Dodgers, will now be played on Saturday as doubleheaders.

Roberts said there was no timetable for when Kershaw would throw in the bullpen or face live hitters, although Los Angeles' manager said his star pitcher would start pitching last week. Because of left shoulder pain, the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner and 10-time All-Star hasn't played in a game since June 27.

Adrian Bayford, a retired postal man, won £148 million with now ex-wife Gillian in 2015 and used his winnings to buy a plush Cambridgeshire estate. However, the announcement that 2,000 revellers would set up camp in his 90 acres in Linton, Cambridgeshire, enraged locals. Even though supporters of the Cambridge Rock Festival are forbidden from getting too alcoholic, they fear "noise and chaos." According to one source, "Adrian has erupted opposition; not everybody approves this." He believes it's his property, it's properly organized, and far enough away from anyone else, so there shouldn't be a problem.'

After suffering a torn ACL in his right knee, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux is expected to miss the 2023 season. 'Gavin is obviously distraught.' It's a huge blow,' Dodgers boss Dave Roberts said Tuesday. All of our hearts go out to him.' Since Trea Turner left in free agency, Lux was expected to be the team's starting shortstop this season. Per Roberts, veteran Miguel Rojas will likely get the majority of playing time at the position, with Chris Taylor getting some playing time.

During a spring training game on Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux sustained a bad knee injury running from second to third base. According to boss Dave Roberts, he was carted off the field after getting hurt and was scheduled for an MRI exam on his right knee. Lux singled and advanced to second base when Steven Duggar walked in the sixth inning of a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Peoria, Ariz.

The bracket has been drafted and the new expanded MLB playoffs are set for their first appearance, with 12 teams competing to win the Commissioner's Trophy in what might be the best postseason in baseball history. The reformed playoffs did not only reward the top two teams in each league with first-round byes, but also the Houston Astros and New York Yankees, which all happened to be popular with fans at the end of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The World Series picture, as well as an 111-win team, the Dodgers, and three other 100-win clubs: the Astros, Braves, and the New York Mets. So even if an underdog makes it to the Divisional round, several of the best regular-season clubs in recent memory will all be around to compete for the pennant.

Maury Wills, a Los Angeles Dodgers legend, died at the age of 89. The Los Angeles Dodgers are mourning the loss of Dodger legend Maury Wills,' according to a team statement released on Tuesday.' Our thoughts are with Wills' family, colleagues, and relatives.' There is no reason given as to why someone died. Wills retired with 586 steals, making him the best base runners in baseball history, which is still good enough for 20th all-time. More importantly, the seven-time All-Star shortstop won three World Series with the Dodgers before being named the 1962 National League MVP over legends, including Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, and teammates Tommy Davis and Don Drysdale.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have still 23 games remaining in the regular season, and they have already clinched their 10th consecutive National League playoff spot. With a 11-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, the Dodgers (96-43) claimed their new position as the host. They are just the third team in the division to make more than 100 consecutive appearances, joining the Atlanta Braves (14 from 1991-2005) and the New York Yankees (13 from 1995-2007). 'It's a big achievement,' Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's game. 'For me, it's just making sure guys know that entering the postseason isn't a right of passage, and that a lot of work remains to be done.'

There's no doubt that any in the game of football would have been ecstatic to see Tuchel leave his position. But in a 19-month stint as the Blues' manager, he had a 63% win rate in 100 games and led the club to only their second Champions League crown. Sportsmail identifies the winners and losers of Tuchel's firing following Graham Potter's appointment as the new man in the Stamford Bridge dugout.