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Tate regrets tantrum that got him banished to practice squad

The wide receiver apologized for calling out New York on camera and then on social media in "unacceptable" display.

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Manfred booed while presenting World Series trophy to Dodgers

Manfred spoke after LA beat Tampa Bay in Game 6 to win its first World Series title since 1988.

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Turner joins celebration without mask after positive COVID test

The Dodgers infielder was removed from Game 6 in the eighth inning but returned to the field following the game.

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Dodgers' Buehler becoming generational star on national stage

Buehler shut down the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday.

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Antonio Brown rumors: Tom Brady drives WR's deal with Buccaneers

Antonio Brown will be eligible to play in Week 9.

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Rays leave Tyler Glasnow in too long in Game 1 of World Series

Manager Kevin Cash's decision to ride Glasnow assisted a Dodgers rally.

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Internal drama in Dallas?

Dak Prescott's injury and a bad loss to Arizona has Dallas on the brink of complete chaos.

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Luhnow attacks MLB punishment

Jeff Luhnow feels MLB treated him unfairly and should have gone after lower-level Houston employees.

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Rays leave Glasnow in too long in Game 1 of World Series

Manager Kevin Cash's decision to ride Glasnow assisted a Dodgers rally.

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How Gordon's DUI charge changes Broncos' backfield

Gordon faces potential discipline just as Lindsay approaches full strength.

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Thomas sends confusing tweets after fight-related suspension

Thomas spoke publicly for the first time since missing Sunday's game against the Chargers.

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Why Heat fans want Anthony Davis suspended for Game 6

The incident went unnoticed during the TV broadcast of the NBA Finals game between Miami and Los Angeles.

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Rays' Arozarena putting clubhouse gaffe behind him

The young outfielder has three straight multi-hit games against the Yankees.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. taunts Marlins

The outfielder's career numbers against Miami are staggering.

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Mike Clevinger injury update

Clevinger's velocity dropped to a worrisome level in the second inning.

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Cubs question Ross' decision-making in Marlins loss

Hendricks couldn't make it through the seventh inning, costing Chicago in Game 1.

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Marlins clinch playoff spot

Willis is glad to see his former team back in October after a long drought.

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Padres' flurry of deadline deals, explained

SN breaks down the what and why of a very active trade deadline for San Diego.

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MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays' quiet efficiency in hot market, explained

Toronto added three starters to its rotation and picked up a stopgap for the injured Bo Bichette.

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What Tommy La Stella trade means for Athletics, Angels

Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.

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Russell Wilson discusses possible NFL walkout over racial injustice

Seattle coach Pete Carroll indicated he would welcome team protests in 2020.

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Trout card breaks Wagner record

That's one expensive fish.

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Reds announcer Thom Brennaman suspended after using homophobic slur

Brennaman made his remark during a game between Cincinnati and Kansas City.

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MLB won't let Reds' Bauer wear 'Free Joe Kelly' cleats

Bauer picked another fight with MLB as part of an effort to troll the Astros.

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Astros' Alex Cintron tagged with historic suspension

Cintron instigated a fight with the A's over the weekend.

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Indians' clubhouse rocked by breach of trust

Clevinger and Plesac were sent home from the team for breaking COVID-19 protocol.

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Blue Jays' stadium in Buffalo hosts its first MLB game of 2020

The club has been forced out of Toronto by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Indians forced to send second rule-breaking pitcher home

The pitcher apparently hid his breach of COVID-19 protocol even after a teammate was caught.

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A's bench coach didn't intend Nazi salute

"I did it but it was not intentional," Christenson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don’t know what more to say.”

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Bryson DeChambeau accidentally snaps his driver like a twig

DeChambeau's equipment was no match for his hulking frame.

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Gruden told Raiders players he had COVID-19 to teach them a lesson

Players were stunned to hear Gruden had been hospitalized, only to learn the news was false.

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Joe Kelly's face while mocking Astros goes viral on social media

Kelly escalated already high tensions between the Dodgers and Astros.

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NFL rumours: Packers could pounce on Vikings turmoil by signing Pro Bowl defender

As Green Bay tries to gain an edge in the NFC, it is apparently setting its sights on a longtime Minnesota edge rusher.

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Fauci's first pitch was awful, but the jokes were pretty good

Just a bit outside.

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MLB players explain sudden choice to kneel for anthem

There's been a shift in tone from MLB regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Why the Padres, A's and Mets could surprise in 60-game MLB season

Teams often stay hot for a couple of months. In 2020, that surge would represent an entire campaign.

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Nationals pick Fauci to throw out first pitch

Dr. Fauci has helped lead the U.S. coronavirus response.

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What to know about the Redskins scandal

At least six former employees of Washington's NFL team were accused of participating in an abusive culture that preyed on female workers inside the organization.

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The Mahomes effect: Who will be next to get paid?

Who will be next to get paid after Patrick Mahomes signed a record extension with the Chiefs?

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NFL slashes preseason schedule

The league wants to let players get more conditioning in outside of game settings while limiting travel.

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Cubs fans beg team to fix Sosa relationship

Sosa was one of the most exciting hitters Cubs fans have seen in their lifetimes. They want him back at Wrigley Field.

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Red Sox admit racism in Boston is a problem

The club released a statement in response to recent comments from former MLB outfielder Torii Hunter.

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NASCAR driver quits after Confederate flag ban: 'All you are doing is f***ing one group'

Truck Series competitor Ray Ciccarelli left NASCAR with an angry outburst.

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What Gurley's physical could mean for Falcons

Gurley passed his physical Tuesday.

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Cardinals owner tries to convince fans that team executives are victims

"The industry isn't very profitable, to be quite honest," Bill DeWitt Jr. said.

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Cardinals owner tries to convince fans that team executives are victims

"The industry isn't very profitable, to be quite honest," Bill DeWitt Jr. said.

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MLB salary proposal explained

As MLB tries to figure out a return to action, owners are asking a lot of players.

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Strawberry calls out Dodgers fans, laments 'biggest mistake'

Strawberry looked back on his up-and-down career this week, focusing on the free-agent move that spelled the end of his reign as an elite player.

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Thomas clashes with Parker in heated Instagram exchange

Thomas is no stranger to online fights.

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Joe Buck says NFL TV broadcasts could use fake crowd noise

It's hard to tell whether this will come off as natural or not.

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Watkins says he drank 'every night' while with Bills

The fourth overall draft pick in 2014 found inspiration to turn his life and career around after a destructive lifestyle nearly pushed him out of the NFL.

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Michael Wilbon apologises for 'dead wrong' report on Isiah Thomas and the 'Dream Team'

Wilbon said he misrepresented a key detail of how Thomas was perceived by his peers in 1992.

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'NCAA Football' video game made unlikely by NIL recommendation, source says

Hopes for the popular EA franchise coming back might have been dashed.

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Rodriguez reportedly wants to buy the Mets; deal faces major hurdle

Could the former Yankees slugger really purchase the Mets?

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NASCAR driver gets kicked out of iRacing event while wearing giraffe onesie

We're living in the strangest timeline.

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O'Brien confuses fans in second crack at explaining Hopkins trade

Not great, BOB.

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Pearce calls Red Sox cheating allegations 'such a joke'

Pearce is ready for MLB's investigation to be released.

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Trump urges sports return, says he's 'tired of watching baseball games that are 14 years old'

"We have to get our sports back," Trump said.

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Kyle Larson appears to use racial slur on NASCAR iRacing live stream

Others on the stream reacted to the remark after a momentary pause.

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Indians' Carlos Carrasco warns parents of little kids with big swings

"BE CAREFUL PLEASE."

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LaMelo Ball reportedly purchases Hawks

The youngest Ball brother will remain a key figure in the NBL as he transitions focus to the 2020 NBA Draft.

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Social media reacts to Brady signing with Buccaneers

The quarterback has reportedly agreed in principle to a $30 million deal.

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DeAndre Hopkins takes high road in response to trade

Hopkins showed love to the Texans just hours after they shipped him to Arizona.

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Trent Williams trade rumours

Williams is one of the most decorated lineman in the NFL, but his relationship with Washington has apparently deteriorated to a point of no return.

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Christian Yelich just signed on to become part of Brewers history

The outfielder could craft a special legacy in Milwaukee.

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Yankees' Gardner receives restraining order against fan

The woman is convinced Gardner is in love with her. Gardner wants her to stay away.

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Rodgers, Wilson oppose NFL CBA deal

Even though the quarterbacks voted against the proposed labor deal and panned it on social media, it is reportedly likely to pass in the near future.

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Giants' Jones inexplicably put on hot seat: 'No one’s got a spot'

New York's belief in its young quarterback has seemed shaky this offseason.

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Chaka Khan's long national anthem at NBA All-Star Game draws Fergie comparisons

Khan sounded shaky throughout the performance.

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Why MLB's proposed playoff expansion won't encourage teams to spend

The claim has little evidence to back it up.

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Chiefs pull off comeback win in Superbowl LIV

The Kansas City Chiefs have scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to claim a 31-20 Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Superb Owl 2020: The story about owls and Super Bowl 54 you didn't know you wanted until now

How 'bout them owls?

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Antonio Brown arrest warrant updates: Brown turns himself in

An altercation with a moving truck driver outside Antonio Brown's Florida home has led to felony battery charges against the embattled NFL free agent and his trainer. Here's the latest as the situation unfolds.

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Five playoff upsets that define Eli Manning's career

Eli Manning's playoff heroics eliminated some of the most talented teams of his era while leading the Giants to two Super Bowl victories.

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Antonio Brown issued arrest warrant

Police were called to the residence of Antonio Brown on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of his trainer on battery charges. Brown was issued an arrest warrant Wednesday night.

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Antonio Brown: What to know about police investigation into alleged Florida house disturbance

A disturbance Tuesday outside the home of Antonio Brown led to the arrest of his trainer, Glen Holt. Here are the details about what allegedly happened as the story develops.

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Larry Walker, MLB players have emotional reaction to Hall of Fame vote

In Larry Walker's last year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, he earned 76.6 percent of the vote — barely above the requisite 75 percent threshold.

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Odell Beckham Jr: What to know about simple battery charge

Beckham was issued an arrest warrant Thursday for his alleged actions after the College Football Playoff championship game.

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Odell Beckham Jr. video: What to know about simple battery charge for LSU locker room butt slap

Beckham was issued an arrest warrant Thursday for his actions after the College Football Playoff championship game.

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What Donaldson's Twins deal means for Braves, Nationals, Indians

A big free agent splash will have ripple effects around MLB.

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NFL players react to Kuechly's abrupt retirement

The seven-time Pro Bowler was a beloved member of the Panthers' defense since he was drafted in 2012, but also struggled with concussions and said the physical toll of football contributed to his decision.

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Lynch signs off with advice for younger NFL players

Lynch stressed the importance of having a long-term vision for the sake of self-preservation.

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LSU's Joe Burrow caps storybook season with national championship

Joe Burrow cemented his 2019 season as an all-time great one Monday with his six-touchdown effort to lead LSU to a 42-25 College Football Playoff championship game victory.

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Don Larsen, who threw only World Series perfect game, dies at 90

Larsen had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

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Garrett explains pulling Cooper before season-altering play

The Dallas coach's squad on Sunday blew a chance to win the NFC East and make the playoffs.

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Jaguars end Tom Coughlin era in shambles

The longtime NFL coach and executive was dismissed Wednesday after two seasons overseeing the Jaguars' football operations.

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What we know about NFL's investigation into Patriots

A New England staffer had his film confiscated by the NFL after the Patriots failed to alert the Bengals and the league about a film crew in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Dodgers, Angels enter scramble mode after Cole miss

The biggest free-agent pitcher has come off the market. What now?

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Astros could trade Carlos Correa, report says

While no deal is close, the news still represents another fracture in Houston's exoskeleton.

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Yankees sign Cole to nine-year deal, reports

New York gets the staff ace it craved.

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MLB's marijuana, opioid policies reportedly set to change

The agreement has not been finalised, but a resolution is expected to be close.

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Colts fuming over non-review of apparent Watson fumble

"That was a fumble. I had it," Indy's Darius Leonard told reporters.

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Trump campaign considering Super Bowl ad, report

As his 2020 re-election bid draws closer, Donald Trump's campaign is trying to use sports to burnish his image.

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'That's assault': NFL players react to Garrett's helmet-swing

"That is the most trash BS I have ever seen," one player typed.

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Players respond to Myles Garrett's actions in Steelers-Browns melee

"That is the most trash BS I have ever seen," one player typed.

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MLB awards 2019

Baseball's top performers will be crowned this week. Follow along for the latest updates in the award voting.

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Juan Soto gets payback on Alex Bregman with bat-holding celebration

Perfect response.

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MLB's domestic violence platitudes ring hollow amid Astros debacle

The league appeared weak in another turning point in its handling of domestic violence matters.

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Yankees vs. Astros result: Jose Altuve sends Houston to World Series with walk-off homer

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 6 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Astros.

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How the Nationals went from punchline to pennant winner in 15 days

So much has happened for Washington this October. We recount all of the moments that led to a World Series bid.

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Astros have eight reasons for Game 5 optimism in ALDS decider vs. Rays

Try not to overthink this.

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Nationals win despite manager accidentally shaving playoff beard

Close call.

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Rangers intentionally drop pop fly to help Mike Minor reach 200-strikeout milestone

Ronald Guzman's controversial play was appreciated by the Rangers.

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Syndergaard says he needs 'Dr. Phil or something'

Thor doesn't know the root of his continued frustration on the mound.

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Orioles' Dylan Bundy doesn't cover home on passed ball, allowing two runs to score

The play marked another low point for the last-place team.

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Cubs' bizarre error allows Padres runner to jog home in another bad loss

Chicago is slipping with just a few more weeks left in the season, and this error by pitcher Brad Wieck didn't help matters.

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Buccaneers’ Mike Evans, Chris Godwin deserve a far better QB than Jameis Winston

Tampa Bay has the tools to find vast offensive success, but probably not the right mechanic to get that done.

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Angels expose oddity in MLB replay review rules amid count confusion

Apparently managers have a sure-fire path to delaying games now.

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Mets gut fans again with seven-run collapse

New York got Zuked.

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Rays' Pham 'wanted to kill' Orioles pitcher, then delivered walk-off single

Pham does not like right-hander Dillon Tate.

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Torres says video board reaction not directed at marriage proposal

Torres' post-proposal reaction received mean-spirited applause from the Yankee Stadium crowd, but it turns out he was just joking with A's catcher Josh Phegley.

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Nationals' Juan Soto is one of the best young hitters in MLB history

Bryce Harper is not missed right now in Washington, thanks in part to Juan Soto's scorching start to his career.

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Mets fans steal fly ball from Oscar Mercado

Time for Phillies fans to step up.

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Aaron Sanchez has no quick fix, but pitching for Astros affords him time to find groove

He finished his Thursday start against the A's angry at himself, even though Houston still had an opportunity to win.

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Five details from Antonio Brown's reported helmet fuss

There's a lot to unpack here.

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Here are all 17 Yankees players to homer off the Orioles in 2019

New York has made home run history against Baltimore this year.

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Pirates' Kela issues bizarre responses regarding suspension

Few details were conveyed by the reliever.

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Rangers' catcher-turned-reliever might have thrown the worst pitch in MLB history

The pitch was too slow to be recorded by the stadium radar gun.

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Aussie A's closer Hendriks accidentally befriended Astros at All-Star Game

"There are some good blokes on that side."

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Mets' Alonso launches epic dingers, rocks Cleveland in Derby win

The Mets' rookie's power was on display all night as he became the third rookie to win the Home Run Derby.

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What's going on with the Mets? Don't ask manager Mickey Callaway

General manager Brodie Van Wagenen relayed in-game pitching decisions to Callaway, according to multiple reports.

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Red Sox, Giants among baseball’s most interesting potential dealmakers

An early look at the big moves that might be made over the next couple of months.

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Diamondbacks look like early 2019 MLB Draft winner

Arizona had more picks than any other team on the first day of the 2019 MLB Draft, and it put those selections to good use.

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Gleyber Torres could break single-season record for home runs vs. one team

Lou Gehrig has held the record for 83 years.

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Justin Verlander has next in chase to 3,000 strikeouts

The Astros star should clear the mark by a considerable margin.

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Todd Frazier separated from Adam Eaton in Mets-Nationals skirmish

It was not immediately clear what led to the argument.

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Noah Syndergaard blows by Nationals, gets back to basics

Syndergaard has now lasted at least eight innings in two of his past three starts.

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Chris Sale strikes out 31 combined in back-to-back starts, nears Kerry Wood's record

His 17 strikeouts against the Rockies were a career-high total.

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Dee Gordon rips Yankees' J.A. Happ after hit by pitch forces exit: 'You can't throw that'

The Mariners infielder said he was "pissed off" and questioned Happ's fastball control.

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Kris Bryant's quiet improvements amplified by walk-off home run

Bryant now has three long balls in his past three games.

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Mike Fiers' no-hitter will be forever linked to Ramon Laureano's outfield brilliance

The A's center fielder's sixth-inning catch kept the bid alive.

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Yankees can't afford to lose James Paxton given Luis Severino's absence

The result of Paxton's impending MRI has major implications for New York's regular-season success.

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Yankees' CC Sabathia becomes 17th pitcher in MLB history to strike out 3,000

Sabathia accomplished the historic feat against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

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Bryce Harper charges umpire after being ejected from dugout

He became the first Phillies player to be ejected since 2015.

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Yasiel Puig seizes moment again with homer vs. LA — but can he keep it up?

Moments of brilliance are common for Puig. But he needs to be more consistent for the Reds to contend.

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White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez demolishes first two career home runs vs. Yankees

The long balls left the park in deep center field.

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Chris Davis contract: How much do Orioles owe struggling first baseman?

Baltimore is in a tough spot as Davis continues to regress at the plate.

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Whit Merrifield breaks Royals' hitting streak record, passing George Brett

Merrifield was 0 for 3 before the seventh-inning breakthrough.

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Craig Kimbrel will get his money soon as MLB clubs face pressure to improve

The Red Sox, Braves and Cubs are among the teams in need of bullpen help. Soon enough, a club will turn to Kimbrel.

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Spygate revisited: Patriots scandal, false Rams connections and impact on legacies

The Spygate scandal that is embedded in the Patriots dynasty has been tied to the Rams due to a false report and, therefore, is often misunderstood. To clear things up ahead of Super Bowl 53, SN revisits the details of Spygate.

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Super Bowl prop bets 2019: National anthem, halftime show, coin toss and more obscurities

From the national anthem to the halftime show, from Tony Romo to Donald Trump, Vegas sportsbooks are known for dreaming up bizarre prop bets for the Super Bowl. Sporting News went on a search to find the funniest and most obscure ways you can win money beyond the Super Bowl 53 betting line.

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How many Super Bowls have the Rams won?

The Rams have not reached the Super Bowl in more than a decade, but they are not new to the big game. Here is the Rams' Super Bowl history.

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2019 NFL Draft order: Picks for non-playoff teams set; Cardinals get No. 1 overall

The Arizona Cardinals own the first-overall pick at the 2019 NFL Draft, their first time at No. 1 since 1958.

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Kareem Hunt video: What we know about alleged assault by former Chiefs running back

A video released Friday by TMZ shows Kareem Hunt attempting to shove and kick woman during an altercation in February 2018.

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'My heart hurts for you': NFL players react to Dez Bryant's injury on social media

The newly signed Saints receiver reportedly tore his Achilles on the final play at practice Friday.

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Red Sox did not invite Curt Schilling to World Series ceremony

Boston celebrated its 2004 world championship squad without the former pitcher.

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Astros' A.J. Hinch says fan interference call not the difference in ALCS Game 4 loss to Red Sox

A controversial ruling goes against the Astros early in Game 4, but Houston's manager says it didn't cost his team the game.

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Ron Rivera calls Eric Reid signing 'pure football decision' for Panthers

Ron Rivera said acquiring Eric Reid was the organization’s top priority after Panthers safety Da’Norris Searcy was placed on injured reserve.

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