Today: October 06, 2024
Today: October 06, 2024

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Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the best

Shohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history

Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the best
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MLB's season turns to October competition, where legacies and fortunes can be made

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has put up some of the best regular season numbers in baseball history over the past six months

MLB's season turns to October competition, where legacies and fortunes can be made
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet among the coveted players ahead of MLB's trade deadline

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is on Tuesday and the deals have already started

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Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of a stretch that most big-league clubs can only dream about, winners of six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break and 30 of 40 since late June

Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
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The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury

The combo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has become the face of the Phoenix Mercury over a dozen seasons

The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury
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MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday

The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs

MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday
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MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday

The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs

MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday
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MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday

The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs

MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday
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An improbable late-season surge from the Detroit Tigers has them fighting for a playoff spot

The Detroit Tigers were sellers at MLB's trade deadline on July 30

An improbable late-season surge from the Detroit Tigers has them fighting for a playoff spot
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Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it's the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB's best offense

Aaron Judge is mashing homers at an astounding pace for the New York Yankees

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it's the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB's best offense
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Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
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National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season

The National League playoff race is getting very interesting with three weeks remaining in the regular season

National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season
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Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
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Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.

Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.
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Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA

Cheryl Miller will coach the WNBA All-Stars against Team USA during All-Star weekend

Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA
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WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

The last time the U.S. Women's National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the court

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again
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New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency

Pete Alonso’s disappointing performance in this year’s Home Run Derby wasn’t a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league career

New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency
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Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds

Major League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours

Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds
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MLB draft rolls into second day, Royals take pitcher Drew Beam from CWS-winning Tennessee

Drew Beam was a key cog of Tennessee’s pitching staff on its road to a College World Series title

MLB draft rolls into second day, Royals take pitcher Drew Beam from CWS-winning Tennessee
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Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts

Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher given the honor

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts
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Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past

José Berríos turned 30 years old on Monday, giving up an obscure crown in the process

Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past
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Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns

Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
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The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark

The NFL schedule has been released

The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark
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Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006

The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting up zeros

Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006
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Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

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