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Rays’ Franco criminally responsible for sexual abuse of minor but will not be jailed

Girl’s mother sentenced to 10 years in prisonShortstop has yet to contact his teamTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence, a Dominican judge ruled on Monday.In his decision, Judge …

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Washington Nationals ban spectator over white nationalist ‘Save America’ banner

Banner was unveiled during Sunday’s gameSuspects fled the stadium after incidentThe Washington Nationals have identified at least one person who will be banned from Nationals Park after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled in the crowd during Sunday’s game.A team spokesperson…

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From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry

Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent yearsWith exorbitant ticket, travel and hotel prices making fans desperate to find an affordable way of attending this summer’s World Cup, it’s no surprise that sec…

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Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager and Atlanta Braves icon, dies at 84

Cox led team to 1995 World Series, 14 division titles in rowFourth all-time in wins as a manager and first in ejectionsBobby Cox, the Baseball Hall of Famer who led the Atlanta Braves to their 1995 World Series title and was a four-time Manager of the Year, has died at the age of 84.The Braves anno…

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John Sterling, beloved voice of Yankees for 36 seasons, dies at 87

Broadcaster called 5,420 regular-season gamesNative New Yorker won 12 Emmys for his workJohn Sterling, whose voice became synonymous with the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87.Sterling, a native New Yorker, started broadcasting Yankees games on radio in 1989 and continued until he retired…

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The world’s most expensive losers: the New York Mets are very rich … and very, very bad

The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball. They also own the worst record in the major leaguesA franchise once known as baseball’s lovable losers are, for the moment, merely baseball’s most expensive losers.The New York Mets wrapped a shocking April by losing 5-4 to the Washington Nation…

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Slumping Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of last 12 games

Thomson led team to World Series appearance in 2022Phillies are tied for worst record in majors this seasonRob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired as the team’s manager on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and b…

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Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora and five coaches with team last in AL East

Cora dismissed despite blowout win in BaltimoreBoston 10-17 after offseason roster upheavalChad Tracy named interim manager from Triple-ARed Sox manager Alex Cora, who rode a roster with Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and Chris Sale to the most successful season in franchise history a…

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San Diego Padres reportedly set for MLB-record $3.9bn sale to Chelsea co-owner

Clearlake’s José E Feliciano, wife Kwanza Jones win bidPrevious record for club was Cohen’s $2.42bn for MetsEverton owner Dan Friedkin said to be among finalistsThe San Diego Padres are nearing a sale to a group led by José E Feliciano, co-founder of private equity firm Clearlake Capital and co-own…

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How the streaming dream turned sports on TV into a costly maze

What began as a fan-friendly revolution has splintered into a confusing, expensive web of subscriptions, blackouts and adsThere was a moment, perhaps a decade ago, when it felt as if sports broadcasting nirvana was near. A world where ordinary fans could access any game on any device, any time, any…

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Boss of the Bronx: the turbulent reign of George Steinbrenner, baseball’s ultimate showman

A new book looks at how an eccentric shipping magnate ushered in a long run of success for the New York YankeesGeorge Steinbrenner could be quite the pitchman – whether selling New York to free agents or starring in Pepto-Bismol TV ads alongside Billy Martin. And now a new book remembers the late Y…

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Ichiro Suzuki statue unveiling goes awry as bronze bat snaps during ceremony

Mariners unveil Ichiro statue at Seattle ballparkBronze bat snaps as curtain drops at ceremonySuzuki laughs off mishap with Mariano jokeOh, snap.The unveiling of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki’s statue had an unforced error on Friday – a broken bat. Continue reading...

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MLB bans Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López seven games for Braves-Angels brawl

Benches and bullpens cleared in fifth inningPlayers will appeal suspensions and finesThe two had played together on the 2024 BravesLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday,…

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Angels’ Jo Adell acrobatically robs three home runs to shock Mariners

Adell stole homers from Raleigh, Naylor and CrawfordZach Neto hits solo home run for game’s only runLos Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is known for his power bat but he put on a show for the ages with his glove in the middle game of the three-game series with the visiting Seattle Mariners.Adell…

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Unhittable: are the modern era’s weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

A new book explores how technology and a host of maverick innovators have given rise to an exceptional crop of baseball playersIn a 1940 publicity stunt, the Cleveland Indians’ flamethrowing pitcher, Bob Feller, tested which was faster: One of his own blazing deliveries, or a motorcycle. Feller’s p…

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Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for millions alleging they siphoned money from his accounts

Player says parents paid for their own expensesDaniel and Lisa Bohm deny any wrongdoingPhiladelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some o…

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MLB 2026 predictions: are the Dodgers inevitable? Maybe not …

The World Series champions have somehow become even stronger. But there are a few teams who could stop them from retaining their titleA welcome introduction. Recent years have seen a tactical flattening of the game with the introduction of the universal DH, the banning of the shift…

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Former MLB umpire fears officials face humiliation by ‘computer geeks’ under ABS

Automated Ball-Strike System will start this seasonPlayers will be able to challenge calls under systemFormer major league umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot officials will have on their human counterparts.Major League Baseball has introduced the Automated Ball-Strike Chall…

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Arozarena sorry after expletive-laced comments about Mariners teammate Raleigh at WBC

Outfielder was angered by handshake snub during gameArozarena says pair are ‘brothers and teammates’Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to his Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after an incident at this month’s World Baseball Classic.Arozarena was representing Mexico against Raleigh’s USA wh…

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From bupkis to $100m blockbuster: has the World Baseball Classic finally arrived

The tournament is celebrating its 20th anniversary and some of the best players on the planet are competing for a title that means somethingFor years, while football fans salivated over Fifa World Cups, and basketball and hockey enthusiasts enjoyed an endless parade of NBA and NHL stars at the Olym…