Fidel Castro and sports

Fidel Castro, who announced his resignation as president of Cuba and commander in chief of Cuba's military on Tuesday, has a long connection with sports, especially baseball. Here, we offer some memorable sporting images involving Castro.

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, right, joined Castro and Orioles owner Peter Angelos, left, when the Orioles played in Havana against a Cuban all-star team in March 1999. ''It was a fascinating experience,'' said Selig. ''He talked about his career but in all honesty he didn't build himself up."