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Happy birthday, interleague play! These are some of the best highlights from past 23 years Sure, some sports are back. But "sports" as we know them are largely still on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today is Day 92 without sports. ⚾. On June 12, 1997, interleague play formally began in Major League Baseball after it was ratified in the ...
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New York Mets pick 2-time cancer survivor Eric Orze in MLB draft NEW YORK -- Eric Orze has already stared down much tougher challenges than the professional hitters he could soon be facing. Twice. As MLB's amateur draft was winding down, a feel-good story surfaced in the final round Thursday night when the New ...
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Large Crowd, Long Lines Expected for Chris Beaty Memorial Service on Friday INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — His many friends will tell you that watching Chris Beaty in action at a major event was a work of art. No one could work a room like he did. "Not only did everyone know Chris, but Chris knew everyone by name, too,'' longtime friend ...
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Friday 5: Work remains for NASCAR after extraordinary week When NASCAR President Steve Phelps spoke about racial injustice last weekend, as cars sat silent at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and pledged that "our sport must do better," he set NASCAR on a path toward seismic changes. Giving competitors the ability to ...
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Were the White Sox surprised Kelley was available? Shirley: "Absolutely" What may turn out to be a legendary draft for the Chicago White Sox in 2020 was predicated on one turn, a turn that was impossible to have predicted just a couple of days ago. First-round talent Jared Kelley — ranked as high as No. 7 by ESPN in predraft ...
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Expletive makes air at Colonial without crowd noise to drown it out FORT WORTH, Texas -- Even without any fans to cheer, there was quite a reaction to a birdie during the PGA Tour's return -- an audible "F-bomb" at the start of Golf Channel's telecast Thursday. The network had been on the air for only a few minutes, and the ...
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Nationals Day 2 draft tracker (updated) It's day two of the draft, and the Nationals have much more to consider than they did last night when they waited around for their one and only pick (No. 22), which they used on Oklahoma right-hander Cade Cavalli. Rizzo-with-media-sidebar.jpg Tonight, the ...
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Harry Glickman knew Portland was ready for the NBA before anyone else I wrote about the passing of the great Harry Glickman -- the father of professional sports in Oregon -- last night and I don't think I emphasized enough how difficult it was for him to bring Portland into the NBA. And how hard it was to convince ...
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5 things to know about Red Sox 5th-round draft pick Shane Drohan The Red Sox selected Shane Drohan, a pitcher out of Florida State University, in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-3-inch, 195-pound junior is the second college player and second pitcher to be drafted by the team, after they selected Hawaii's ...
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The Daily Chop: Braves add three more prospects in day two of MLB Draft Braves News. Braves select Michigan OF Jesse Franklin in the Third Round of the 2020 MLB Draft. The Braves took OF Jesse Franklin in the third round on Thursday. Here is a write-up from Matt Powers on what the Michigan product brings: One of the guys ...
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Whom could Warriors sign during NBA transaction window? The Warriors must wait four months for the NBA draft and free agency, but they could make roster changes as soon as the next couple of weeks. When the league's transaction window opens around June 22, teams can begin signing eligible free agents for the ...
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Why Sammy Sosa celebrated Mark McGwire's record-breaking home run with him Mark McGwire, standing almost a head taller than Sammy Sosa, wrapped his arms around the Cubs right fielder's shoulders. They embraced, the crowd roaring and lights flashing in the background.
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Documentary About Basketball Legend Magic Johnson's Life Coming in 2021 The new film is one of many sports documentaries coming on the heels of the Michael Jordan series, The Last Dance. By Ally Mauch. June 11, 2020 04:11 PM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. NCAA Michigan St Duke ...
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Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou says tennis may no longer be the same after the coronavirus crisis The influential coach Patrick Mouratoglou says the success of the sport in that era was due to the amount of emotion players shared. He said today's strict code of conduct means many players all have the same attitude and are difficult to identify on court.
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Alex Santos, a lifelong Yankees fan, drafted by Astros Moments after the Astros logo popped up on the screen, cheers followed — from Yankees fans. Houston might have gained some supporters from The Bronx on Thursday. At least, the Astros gave Alex Santos' friends and family members something to think ...
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So... should we start worrying about the NBA? The NBA is set to return at the end of July (it's now looking like the 30th instead of the 31st), teams are going to finish up eight regular-season games, playoffs will then begin, and the Finals will end no later on October 12. That's all easy to write out but pulling it ...
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Stefano Pioli urges AC Milan to play with passion as Italian football returns AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has urged his players to display their passion and enthusiasm for their absent supporters when Italian football returns on Friday. Milan will take on Juventus in Turin in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals, almost ...
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Alex Cora swipes at Jeff Luhnow, says 'we all did it' on sign stealing Painted by some as the mastermind of Houston's sign-stealing scheme during the 2017 season, former bench coach Alex Cora denied that the trash-can banging system was a "two-man show," specifically questioning the only public statement of former ...
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Biopic on life QB Doug Williams being planned by Los Angeles-based production company Plans to bring the life story of local legend Doug Williams to the big screen are in the works. Deadline first reported that Los Angeles-based Will Packer Productions is planning a biopic about Williams, the former Chaneyville High and Grambling star who ...
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Sarfaraz Ahmed returns, Haider Ali the new face in 29-man Pakistan squad for England Tests and T20Is Batsman Haider Ali, one of Pakistan's best performers at the Under-19 World Cup earlier this year, has earned a maiden call-up to the national team, and Sohail Khan, the 36-year-old quick, has been recalled after last playing internationally in 2017, as ...
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Olympic Hopeful US Boxer Cleared of Doping Violation Caused by Sex (Reuters) - U.S. Olympic team boxer Virginia Fuchs has been cleared of a doping violation after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) determined that banned substances in her sample had been transmitted during sex with her boyfriend.
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Beeter, Bonnin Taken on Day Two of MLB Draft LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech baseball's Clayton Beeter and Bryce Bonnin were selected on the second day of the 2020 MLB Draft on Thursday. Beeter was chosen in the Competitive Balance Round B with pick No. 66 by the Los Angeles Dodgers, while ...
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Parsons and Freiermuth Named Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior linebacker Micah Parsons and junior tight end Pat Freiermuth each earned a spot on the Walter Camp Foundation's Preseason All-American teams, presented by Marcum LLP, it was announced on Thursday.
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Liverpool crush Blackburn Rovers 6-0 in friendly as they put down marker ahead of Premier League restart Takumi Minamino was among the goalscorers as Liverpool stepped up their preparations for the Premier League restart with a 6-0 friendly win over Blackburn. The Japanese forward was in good form as Jurgen Klopp's side recorded a comprehensive victory ...
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Cardinals nab Hence with 63rd Markevian 'Tink' Hence figured he had a good shot hearing his name called at some point during this year's Major League Baseball Draft, but he confessed he was a bit shocked by what came his way Thursday. The former Watson Chapel pitcher was taken ...
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Starters Matt Feiler, Mike Hilton sign RFA tenders with Steelers A pair of starters who were tendered restricted free agent contacts by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the spring signed their deals Thursday. Offensive lineman Matt Feiler and nickel defensive back Mike Hilton each signed for $3.259 million, locking themselves up ...
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Player, three caddies on Korn Ferry Tour test positive for coronavirus While the PGA Tour did not register a single positive coronavirus test upon its return at Colonial, its developmental circuit was not as fortuitous. One player and three caddies on the Korn Ferry Tour had to withdraw from its season re-opening event due to ...
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Cork GAA to confiscate Confederate flags from fans Cork GAA chairperson Tracey Kennedy has confirmed that stewards will confiscate any Confederate flags brought to its grounds. Fans from the county commonly wave flags from other countries that include the colour red and Cork's nickname of 'The Rebels' ...
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Newton letter: "It could have been me" As an African American and Newton resident, I was extremely disappointed when I read of what happened to a fellow African American and Newton resident, Tim Duncan. I fully understand that the Newton Police have a responsibility to investigate crimes, ...
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Utd eye second bid for Barca wonderkid Manchester United are reportedly considering a second bid for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati after their opening €100-million offer was rejected. Fati, 17, has featured fairly prominently for the LaLiga champions in his debut season, making 23 appearances, ...
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