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Indians' Ramirez, Reyes isolated after COVID-19 violations

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes isolated after COVID-19 violations

  • By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
  • 14 min ago
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

+2
Embiid, Simmons to miss All-Star Game over contact tracing

Embiid, Simmons to miss All-Star Game over contact tracing

  • By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
  • Updated 5 min ago
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Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have been ruled out of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta because of a coronavirus contact tracing issue, the league announced about eight hours before tipoff.

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AP Was There: Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century

AP Was There: Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century

  • By ED SCHUYLER JR. AP Boxing Writer
  • Updated 35 min ago
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NEW YORK (AP) — They called it the Fight of the Century, and when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met for the first time a lot more was at stake than just the heavyweight title. Fifty years later, the fight still reigns undefeated not just as an event but as an iconic moment in time. As part of…

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Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later

Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later

  • By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 35 min ago
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The money was huge — a cool $2.5 million apiece — and so was the stage for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Their first fight at Madison Square Garden was so epic it was billed as the Fight of the Century, and 50 years later it reigns undefeated.

March Madness? Pitino's whole 1st season at Iona maddening

March Madness? Pitino's whole 1st season at Iona maddening

  • By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
  • Updated 52 min ago
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — By the time Rick Pitino got to town, the coronavirus was already there.

+3
Bruins coach: Carlo 'feeling better,' week-to-week after hit

Bruins coach: Carlo 'feeling better,' week-to-week after hit

  • By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo “is feeling better” but remains week-to-week from the head hit that earned Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson a seven-game suspension, coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday.

+10
Shiffrin left fuming over start delay after Vlhova home win

Shiffrin left fuming over start delay after Vlhova home win

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JASNA, Slovakia (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin slammed Slovakian race organizers after a women's World Cup giant slalom Sunday, calling them “unprofessional” for making her wait in the start gate before her final run for what she felt was too long.

+4
Rangers' 1st Scottish title in 10 years is world record 55th

Rangers' 1st Scottish title in 10 years is world record 55th

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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Rangers won its first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years on Sunday to complete its recovery from financial implosion and being forced to start again in the fourth division.

+3
A push to teach gamblers which sport betting sites are legal

A push to teach gamblers which sport betting sites are legal

  • By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A gambling industry group wants to teach consumers how to tell if a particular sports betting or online casino site is legal or not.

Blachowicz, Nunes keep belts at UFC 259; Sterling wins on DQ

  • By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 9 hrs ago
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Israel Adesanya learned that holding two UFC title belts simultaneously is not nearly as easy as Amanda Nunes makes it look.

+6
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

  • By The Associated Press
  • Updated 12 hrs ago
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What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kids — keep your eye on the ball, right?

+2
Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games

Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games

  • Updated 13 hrs ago
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo was released from the hospital Saturday after spending the night following a head hit from Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, who was suspended seven games.

+3
Creighton players express hurt over McDermott words in video

Creighton players express hurt over McDermott words in video

  • By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 14 hrs ago
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Five Creighton basketball players explained in a short pregame video Saturday why they were hurt by coach Greg McDermott's remarks in his locker room talk following a loss last weekend.

+7
Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State

Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State

  • By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 16 hrs ago
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries, Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu returned Saturday wearing a protective mask he chose because it makes him look a little like a superhero.

No. 21 Virginia tops Louisville 68-58 to claim ACC title

  • By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 16 hrs ago
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Virginia's clutch baskets alone were cause enough for players to leap off the bench in celebration.

+7
Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot lead

Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot lead

  • By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
  • Updated 16 hrs ago
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lee Westwood isn't just killing time waiting to become old enough to compete against guys his own age.

+8
Cunane, No. 3 NC State avoid upset, reach ACC title game

Cunane, No. 3 NC State avoid upset, reach ACC title game

  • By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 16 hrs ago
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Wes Moore is thrilled to be back in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game as the Wolfpack looks to defend their title.

+4
Kupcho eagles 18th to cut Ernst’s LPGA Tour lead to stroke

Kupcho eagles 18th to cut Ernst’s LPGA Tour lead to stroke

  • Updated 17 hrs ago
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OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s Drive On Championship.

+10
Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

  • By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 17 hrs ago
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No. 10 Villanova is limping into the postseason with a third-string point guard and a bit of a road slump.

+4
Yankees' Boone back on bench 3 days after pacemaker inserted

Yankees' Boone back on bench 3 days after pacemaker inserted

  • By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer
  • Updated 18 hrs ago
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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned to the dugout Saturday, three days after surgery to have a pacemaker inserted.

+2
Silver: NBA may return to normal in '21-22, virus permitting

Silver: NBA may return to normal in '21-22, virus permitting

  • By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
  • Updated 18 hrs ago
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The NBA is expecting arenas to be filled again next season and a return to its normal calendar, Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday, while cautioning again that every plan is contingent on continued progress in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus.

+10
Without Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State beats No. 6 WVU

Without Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State beats No. 6 WVU

  • By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 18 hrs ago
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Minus star freshman Cade Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State still found some welcome momentum going into the postseason.

+4
Bold approach proves costly for Arsenal in latest slipup

Bold approach proves costly for Arsenal in latest slipup

  • By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer
  • 18 hrs ago
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Arsenal’s bold approach of playing the ball out from the back since the arrival of Mikel Arteta in December 2019 has drawn plenty of praise and led to a number of wonderfully constructed goals.

+2
At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage

At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage

  • By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
  • Updated 18 hrs ago
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Mo Williams played for the Eastern Conference in the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, and he fully understands the enormity of the event’s platform.

+9
Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time

Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time

  • By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 18 hrs ago
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey got a crash course in the Indiana-Purdue rivalry when he was held scoreless in January.

+6
Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win

Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win

  • By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press
  • Updated 19 hrs ago
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UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Mathew Barzal and Scott Mayfield each had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

+8
Evans, Cochran lead No. 5 Louisville into ACC finals, 72-59

Evans, Cochran lead No. 5 Louisville into ACC finals, 72-59

  • By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 19 hrs ago
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Louisville guard Dana Evans is learning she doesn't have to score 20 points a game anymore for her team to win.

SAmerica soccer body postpones World Cup qualifiers in March

  • By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer
  • Updated 21 hrs ago
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Two rounds of South American World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March were postponed on Saturday following opposition from European clubs about allowing their players to travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic sidelined by knee strain

Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic sidelined by knee strain

  • Updated 22 hrs ago
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PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.

+8
Pandemic forces route change, other precautions for Iditarod

Pandemic forces route change, other precautions for Iditarod

  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Pess
  • Updated 19 hrs ago
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Traveling across the rugged, unforgiving and roadless Alaska terrain is already hard enough, but whatever comforts mushers previously had in the world’s most famous sled dog race will be cast aside this year due to the pandemic.

+4
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

  • By The Associated Press
  • Updated Mar 6, 2021
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Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasons.

+2
Kansas places Miles on administrative leave after LSU report

Kansas places Miles on administrative leave after LSU report

  • By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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Kansas placed coach Les Miles on administrative leave Friday night, hours after a report released by LSU revealed school officials there considered firing him in 2013 because of his behavior with female student workers.

+2
Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces

Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces

  • By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend because of a mild sprain in his left knee, opening up space for Utah's Mike Conley to make his first All-Star appearance.

+5
California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen

California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen

  • By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball's opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.

+8
Column: With DH shelved, another year of hapless NL swings

Column: With DH shelved, another year of hapless NL swings

  • By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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ATLANTA (AP) — Get ready for another season — hopefully, the last — of the most hapless act in sports.

+2
'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich dies at treatment home

'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich dies at treatment home

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Pavelich, the speedy center from the Iron Range who played on the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team, has died at a treatment center for mental illness. He was 63.

+3
Affidavit: Man found Tiger Woods unconscious after SUV crash

Affidavit: Man found Tiger Woods unconscious after SUV crash

  • By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods was unconscious in a mangled SUV after he crashed the vehicle in Southern California last week, according to a court document that also revealed a nearby resident and not a sheriff’s deputy was first on the scene.

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Conners builds 1-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy lurks

Conners builds 1-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy lurks

  • By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Corey Conners spent more time grinding out pars than chasing birdies, and that proved to be the right recipe Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Bay Hill began to bake under a warm sun.

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Kupcho, Ernst share lead in LPGA's Drive On Championship.

Kupcho, Ernst share lead in LPGA's Drive On Championship.

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho and Austin Ernst each shot their second straight 5-under 67 to share the second-round lead Friday in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

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Paul McMullen, '96 US Olympic runner, dies in ski accident

Paul McMullen, '96 US Olympic runner, dies in ski accident

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Paul McMullen, a runner who was a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, died in a ski accident in northern Michigan, Eastern Michigan University said Friday. He was 49.

+7
Blackhawks' Seabrook calls it a career because of injury

Blackhawks' Seabrook calls it a career because of injury

  • By JAY COHEN and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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Brent Seabrook gutted out injuries and played through pain to win the Stanley Cup three times for the Chicago Blackhawks and take home an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada.

California to allow Major League Baseball, parks like Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California to allow Major League Baseball, parks like Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1.

Yanks' Germán pitches 2 innings in 1st game since suspension

Yanks' Germán pitches 2 innings in 1st game since suspension

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Domingo Germán pitched two scoreless innings for the New York Yankees in his spring training debut Friday, a week after publicly apologizing for actions that led to his 2019 suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.

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Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout

Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout

  • By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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DETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin's time in Detroit is over, another significant step in a rebuilding process that has the Pistons at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

+10
Brandon Marshall hosts mini combine for draft prospects

Brandon Marshall hosts mini combine for draft prospects

  • By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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MIAMI (AP) — Fifteen years ago, Brandon Marshall barely made the cut for the NFL's Indianapolis combine.

Analysis: NFL's very rich owners about to get much more rich

Analysis: NFL's very rich owners about to get much more rich

  • By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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There are some very rich people about to get a whole lot richer. Who else but NFL owners?

Pitcher Sam Dyson banned 1 yr under domestic violence policy

  • Mar 5, 2021
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Sam Dyson was suspended for the 2021 season by Major League Baseball on Friday under the domestic violence policy of the league and the players' association.

Adesanya fights Blachowicz for 2nd title belt at UFC 259

Adesanya fights Blachowicz for 2nd title belt at UFC 259

  • By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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Israel Adesanya stepped onto the UFC 259 scale in a mask and sweatpants. After weighing in at several pounds below the limit for his light heavyweight title fight, he gestured to his cornerman, who handed him a pizza box.

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Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols

Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols

  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros are minus eight pitchers because of COVID-19 protocols, but general manager James Click said there were no plans to pause activity at the team’s spring training camp.

NFL, NFLPA seek alternatives to opioids for pain management

NFL, NFLPA seek alternatives to opioids for pain management

  • By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
  • Updated Mar 5, 2021
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The NFL is taking steps to learn more about different ways to help players manage pain.

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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

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  • Updated Mar 6, 2021
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Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasons.

AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers
AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers
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AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers

  • By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Mar 4, 2021
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to the parameters of a $24 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
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Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery

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  • Updated Mar 4, 2021
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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone took a leave of absence from the team to get a pacemaker and intends to return to work in a few days.

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
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Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

  • By The Associated Press
  • Updated Mar 3, 2021
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Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J.A. Happ needed to slow down before throwing a single pitch for the Minnesota Twins.

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
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Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

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  • Updated Mar 1, 2021
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Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better.

Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
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Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

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  • Updated Feb 28, 2021
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Nolan Arenado in his new Cardinal red, Mookie Betts back in Dodger blue. October breakout star Randy Arozarena with a hit in his first February at-bat, Buster Posey returning from an opt-out year.

Black MLB players, executives strive to diversify baseball
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Black MLB players, executives strive to diversify baseball

  • By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Feb 16, 2021
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Michele Meyer-Shipp doesn't have to travel far to realize the challenge of growing the sport of baseball in the Black community.

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