National Sports

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremonies

(AP) COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Ichiro Suzuki might be the ideal candidate for your upcoming celebrity roast. The first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the ...

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Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league

Mo’ne Davis is not done playing baseball. The former Little League phenom who at 13 became the first girl to pitch a victory — ...

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Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in ...

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Texas picked to win SEC championship with Arch Manning at QB

Texas, with Heisman Trophy candidate Arch Manning set to take over as starting quarterback, is the preseason pick to win the Southeastern Conference championship. ...

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Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini is convicted of murder in the 2021 shootings of his wife’s parents

AUBURN, Calif. (AP) — Retired MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini has been convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shootings of his wife’s ...

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WNBA ready for the spotlight with All-Star Game in Indiana this weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, ...

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World’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died ...

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With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby ...

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Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals’ front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft

The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to baseball relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League ...

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Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal

On Tuesday, ESPN and the Big East Conference signed a six-year agreement for digital media rights. “The agreement gives all 22 of our sports, ...

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