Today: November 19, 2024
Today: November 19, 2024

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Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. There have been injuries. There was a break for mental health. There were travel issues, including being confronted by a ‘provocateur’ at a Dallas airport. Her team — the Phoenix Mercury — hasn’t been very good, and their coach was fired less than halfway through the season. But there have also been many moments of joy. She was welcomed by adoring crowds at nearly every WNBA arena. Individually, she played well, and was selected to play in

Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury

Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
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For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise
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Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year’s postseason

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty
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Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize

Money from name, image and likeness deals has changed what it means to be an NCAA athlete for some college players

Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
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Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late

Justin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity season championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway, making a stunning comeback after falling a lap down midway through the race

Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late
Crime|Sports

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team
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Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible

Shohei Ohtani gave his first interview at Camelback Ranch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a chilly Friday morning, surrounded by more than 50 reporters who asked questions of baseball’s first and only $700 million man

Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
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Theegala closes with 5 birdies on back 9 in second round, takes 1-shot lead at Phoenix Open

Sahith Theegala used five birdies on the back nine at TPC Scottsdale to shoot a 7-under 64 and take a one-shot lead into the third round of the waterlogged Phoenix Open

Theegala closes with 5 birdies on back 9 in second round, takes 1-shot lead at Phoenix Open
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Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?

Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion

Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
Sports|US

Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for '25, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran slugger Randal Grichuk have agreed on a $2 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for '25, AP source says
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Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll

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Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll
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Playing for the Oakland A's hasn't been glamorous for years. In 2024, it could be downright weird

The Oakland Athletics probably won't be in Oakland a whole lot longer

Playing for the Oakland A's hasn't been glamorous for years. In 2024, it could be downright weird
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Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry

There are still some premium free agents available in baseball as the calendar nears March

Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry
Entertainment|Sports

MLB players miffed at sport's new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league

MLB’s new uniform reveal hasn’t gone very well

MLB players miffed at sport's new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league
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Jaylen Wells has late 4-point play to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74

Jaylen Wells had a 4-point play in the final minute and scored 27 points to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory

Jaylen Wells has late 4-point play to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74
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MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers

Major League Baseball’s move to slice two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon, according to the head of the players’ union

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut on Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become an ace in the big leagues

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers
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NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game

The Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise

NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
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Antelope Valley was the college basketball team without a college. Its season has come to an end

The Antelope Valley men's basketball team is done after one of the stranger seasons in recent memory

Antelope Valley was the college basketball team without a college. Its season has come to an end
Sports|US

Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source

The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal

Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source
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Diamondbacks score 14 runs in 3rd inning, cruise to 16-1 victory over Rockies

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had five RBIs and three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a franchise-record 14-run third inning to cruise over the Colorado Rockies 16-1 on Thursday night

Diamondbacks score 14 runs in 3rd inning, cruise to 16-1 victory over Rockies
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Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and Diamondbacks finalize $25 million, 1-year contract

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $25 million, one-year deal

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and Diamondbacks finalize $25 million, 1-year contract
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Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flying

In the 15 minutes before Alabama makes its first Final Four appearance in school history, there probably won’t be many warm and fuzzy moments in the locker room

Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flying
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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

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