Sunday, July 31, 2022

Central-leading Twins lose Kepler, Sano to IL

The AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler and infielder Miguel Sanó on the 10-day injured list Saturday, a big setback for a team with playoff hopes.

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Rockies keep Bard, give closer two-year extension

Colorado veteran closer Daniel Bard, 37, the subject of trade rumors ahead of Tuesday's deadline, agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Rockies on Saturday, before his team hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field.

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Guardians' Naylor sits out game with ankle issue

Guardians breakout slugger Josh Naylor was held out of Cleveland's game Saturday after experiencing numbness in the same right ankle he severely injured in June 2021.

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Sources: Rays acquire OF Peralta from D-backs

The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring veteran lefty hitting outfielder David Peralta from the Arizona Diamondbacks for catching prospect Christian Cerda, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Blue Jays ace Manoah hit by ball, leaves game

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah left Friday's start against Detroit in the sixth inning after he was hit on the right elbow by Jonathan Schoop's comebacker.

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Bell: Everything you need to know about Mike Trout's latest injury

How a spinal condition might affect the future of MLB's best player.

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The New York Islanders could be sharing a $1.28 billion-plus Mega Millions jackpot with fans

The team has bought $50,000 worth of Mega Millions tickets and could be sharing certain prizes with holders of full-season tickets or suites, staff, and the Islanders Children's Foundation charity.

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Friday, July 29, 2022

Making whisky in golf country



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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Shanahan, Holmgren, Kraft among HOF finalists

Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 24 seniors, coaches and contributors selected as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.

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Kraken sign Donato after initially not offering deal

The Seattle Kraken re-signed forward Ryan Donato to a one-year, $1.2 million deal on Wednesday after initially choosing not to offer him a contract as a restricted free agent.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Royals' Perez (thumb) set to begin rehab stint

The Royals say All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha.

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Lundestrom, 22, secures 2-year deal from Ducks

Center Isac Lundestrom, a restricted free agent selected by Anaheim in the 2018 NHL Draft, has agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Ducks, who will most likely slot him on the third line next season.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Vogelbach celebrates reunion with Lindor on Mets

Daniel Vogelbach was happy to be leaping up the standings and to reunite with Francisco Lindor, his travel teammate during high school days in Florida.

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Brewers agree to 5-year Ashby deal, add McGee

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a five-year contract with left-hander Aaron Ashby on Saturday, and they made a short-term addition in former San Francisco reliever Jake McGee.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Palou: Wasn't lying about being happy at Ganassi

IndyCar champion Alex Palou insisted Friday he wasn't lying last month when he told The Associated Press he was happy driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, wasn't talking to any other teams, and was set to return to the No. 10 next season.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Hamilton: One F1 team stalling on diversity charter

One team is stalling on Lewis Hamilton's diversity charter for Formula One, the seven-times world champion revealed on Thursday.

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Perez calls for lifetime bans for abusive F1 spectators

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has joined calls to issue lifetime bans to spectators responsible for discriminatory abusive behavior at Formula One races.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

MLB All-Star Game viewership down from 2021

The MLB All-Star Game remains the most-watched all-star game in the major professional sports, even though it drew record lows in viewership for the fifth time since 2015.

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Pitcher projections for the next 10 days

A rolling, 10-day outlook of every team's probable starters, with game score projections.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Minor leaguers make 'a living wage,' Manfred says

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday he "reject(s) the premise" that minor league players are not paid a living wage, prompting a barrage of criticism a day after the Senate Judiciary Committee in a letter inquired about treatment of minor leaguers.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Olczyk leaving Blackhawks booth after 16 years

Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks after 16 years as a color commentator on their television broadcasts. He's expected to work Seattle Kraken games next season.

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Red Sox's Sale has surgery on broken left pinkie

Red Sox ace Chris Sale, who broke his left pinkie against the Yankees, had surgery on the finger on Monday, the team said.

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Sharks re-sign Kahkonen, see 'potential' in goalie

Kaapo Kahkonen, 25, acquired last season from the Minnesota Wild, re-signed with the San Jose Sharks Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal with a team that believes he has to "potential to be a number one goaltender."

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Angels place Trout (ribcage) on 10-day injured list

Scratched from the Angels' lineup moments before Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Dodgers, and a day after deciding to skip Tuesday's All-Star Game, Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with left ribcage inflammation.

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

USAC champion driver Bobby East dies at 37

Bobby East, a three-time USAC national champion driver, has died.

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Herta grabs pole for Grand Prix of Toronto

Colton Herta has qualified first for Sunday's Grand Prix of Toronto, becoming IndyCar's first two-time pole winner this season.

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Surprising O's own top pick, draw '89 comparison

When Baltimore took Ben McDonald with the top choice in the 1989 draft, it was just one small part of a thrilling season for the Orioles.

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Devils 'continue to build,' snare Marino from Pens

The New Jersey Devils, looking for a veteran presence who can play on the right side, acquired defenseman John Marino, 25, from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Ty Smith, 22, and a draft choice.

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Saturday, July 16, 2022

Jeter on baseball future: 'Sure I'll do something'

Nearly five months after stepping down as CEO of the Marlins, Derek Jeter said in an interview with ESPN that he can still see himself staying involved with the sport of baseball.

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Maple Leafs sign Jarnkrok to 4-year, $8.4M deal

The Maple Leafs have signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a four-year, $8.4 million contract. The forward had 12 goals and 16 assists while playing for the Kraken and Flames last season.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Nats closer Rainey to 60-day IL with UCL sprain

Nationals closer Tanner Rainey was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with a UCL sprain.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Guerin, Wild deal away disgruntled goalie Talbot

The Wild traded Cam Talbot to the Ottawa Senators Tuesday for Filip Gustavsson, days after tensions between Talbot and the Wild came to the surface at the NHL Draft, following Minnesota's decision to sign Marc-Andre Fleury to a new deal.

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Bowman leaves Hawks after 'uncomfortable year'

Scotty Bowman, 82, has left the Chicago Blackhawks after what he called "a pretty uncomfortable year," announcing Tuesday he no longer works for the club as of July 1, saying it was time to move on after 14 years as the senior hockey operations adviser.

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Rodon, Martinez, Cooper added to ASG rosters

Giants starter Carlos Rodon, and designated hitters J.D. Martinez of the Red Sox and Garrett Cooper of the Marlins have been named as injury replacements for next Tuesday's All-Star Game.

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Eyeing F1 seat, American Herta has McLaren test

Colton Herta took his biggest leap yet in his attempt to return an American to a seat in Formula One when the 22-year-old IndyCar driver finished two days of testing with McLaren on Tuesday over the Portuguese circuit at Portminao.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

MLB All-Star Home Run Derby: Can anyone take down HR king Pete Alonso?

The back-to-back long-ball champ will attempt to defend his crown in L.A. How will the rest of the field stack up against the Mets slugger?

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Merrifield's games-played streak ends at 553

The Royals' Whit Merrifield didn't play in the opener of a split doubleheader against the Tigers on Monday, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553.

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Rays' Franco to undergo surgery, out 5-8 weeks

Rays shortstop Wander Franco will undergo surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for five to eight weeks.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Rangers radio engineer dies after collapsing

Ted Nichols-Payne, the Texas Rangers' radio network engineer for nearly 30 years, collapsed in the parking lot of Globe Life Field before Sunday's game against Minnesota and died at a hospital. He was 56.

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O's win 8 straight in a year for 1st time since '05

The Orioles used consecutive four-run innings to top the Angels and win their eighth straight. Baltimore is riding its first eight-game, single-season winning streak since 2005.

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Sunday, July 10, 2022

Novak Djokovic wins fourth straight Wimbledon title, 21st grand slam title overall

Novak Djokovic won his fourth straight Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday, and his 21st grand slam title overall.

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F1 condemns 'unacceptable' fan abuse at Austrian GP

Formula One will discuss "unacceptable" reports of fan harassment with the organisers of the Austrian GP.

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Rangers' Garver slated for season-ending surgery

Texas veteran catcher Mitch Garver, 31, who had 10 home runs for the Rangers this season through Friday, will miss the rest of the Rangers campaign after booking surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his throwing arm.

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

DeGrom says 2nd rehab start 'felt really good'

Jacob deGrom allowed three hits in three scoreless innings with six strikeouts and no walks in his second rehab start for Class A St. Lucie on Friday night.

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Rays: Latest suit by limited partners 'baseless'

The Rays say the latest lawsuit filed by a group of limited partners who accuse Stuart Sternberg of wrongfully taking control of the team is a continuation of a "meritless and relentless campaign" against the club and its principal owner.

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Kings add ex-goalie Rheaume to front office staff

The Los Angeles Kings have hired former goaltender Manon Rheaume as a hockey operations and prospect adviser.

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Verstappen: Good Lewis can take an apex now

Max Verstappen responded to Lewis Hamilton's dig about not being a sensible driver by saying it is reassuring that even a 37 year old can learn how to take a corner properly.

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

NHL opens season with Lighting-Rangers rematch

The Lightning and Rangers and the Kings and Golden Knights will open the NHL season on Oct. 11. The champion Avalanche will raise their banner the next day against the Blackhawks.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Andretti calls out his team for Mid-Ohio actions

Michael Andretti said Tuesday that his team's meltdown at Mid-Ohio was "unacceptable" and that his four drivers will be expected to work together as teammates.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Jets coach Bowness OK with being second choice

Rick Bowness, introduced as new coach of the Jets on Monday, spoke in his news conference about not being fazed that Winnipeg management first went after Barry Trotz to fill the position, saying he "would have done the same thing."

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White Sox cancel fireworks after parade shooting

The White Sox canceled their postgame fireworks celebration on Monday in the wake of a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago that left at least six people dead and wounded 24 others.

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Monday, July 4, 2022

McLaughlin's IndyCar win in Ohio extra special

With his parents there to watch, Scott McLaughlin picked up his second career IndyCar victory Sunday, winning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Ferrari defends Leclerc's British GP strategy

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has defended his team's strategy at the British Grand Prix after giving multiple reasons for the decision not to pit Charles Leclerc under a late Safety Car.

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Sources: Barnes, Dodgers reach 2-year extension

The Dodgers have signed catcher Austin Barnes to a two-year contract, sources told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, confirming a FanSided report.

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Schumacher ends long wait for first F1 points

Mick Schumacher finally recorded a Formula One championship point as Haas returned to form in style at the British Grand Prix.

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Nats extend GM Rizzo, manager Martinez thru '23

The Washington Nationals have extended manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo through 2023, the team announced Saturday.

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

Jets 'focusing on' Bowness as next head coach

A Jets spokesman told The Canadian Press on Friday that while nothing was finalized, Rick Bowness "is the person we're focusing on as our next head coach."

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Friday, July 1, 2022

MLB All-Star voting: Judge, Acuna earn starts

The Yankees' Aaron Judge and Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. earned All-Star Game starts as the top vote-getters in each league Thursday as the finalists at each position were named.

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Agent: 'False narrative' around Freeman deal

Agent Casey Close says the Atlanta Braves are perpetuating a "false narrative" regarding the departure of first baseman Freddie Freeman from the organization and that he "will not stand by" as allegations about his role in negotiations.

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CA agency clears way for A's $12B ballpark plan

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission has cleared the way for the Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion ballpark project in Oakland.

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Rafael Nadal overcomes Ricardas Berankis to reach Wimbledon third round

Rafael Nadal reached the third round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 against Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis on Thursday.

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