For the first time in franchise history, the New York Yankees are batting a catcher in the leadoff spot Thursday, and it did not take Austin Wells long to make an impact on Opening Day (GameTracker).

The New York Yankees' Austin Wells became the first catcher in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day.

Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.

The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.

The order directs the vice president to eliminate what he finds “improper” from the Smithsonian Institution, including its museums, education and research centers, and the National Zoo.

Football linemen are typical among the biggest athletes on a team, but former Florida defender Desmond Watson's size and strength are exceptional.

The draft starts four weeks from tonight. And one of the players selected will generate well over four spins on the scale. Via the Associated Press, 464-pound Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson could be the largest draft pick in NFL history.

The NFL could reach new numbers this year, but not in the way many expect. Desmond Watson, a 464-pound defensive lineman and a potential third-day pick in April's NFL Draft, could become the heaviest player in league history.