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’42’ shows why Jackie Robinson’s accomplishments still matter decades later
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – There’s a scene in “42” in which Jackie Robinson, the first black player in Major League Baseball, endures intolerably cruel racial slurs from the Philadelphia Phillies’ manager.
Justin Verlander and Buster Posey guaranteed $347 million under new contracts
NEW YORK, N.Y. – After leading their teams to last year’s World Series, Justin Verlander and Buster Posey cashed in just hours apart Friday.
Major League Soccer rosters cover the globe represented 61 countries
TORONTO – From Algeria to Zambia, the 2013 edition of Major League Soccer features players born in 61 countries.
Puerto Rico beats two-time defending World Baseball Classic champion Japan 3-1 to reach final
SAN FRANCISCO – A beaming Alex Rios rounded the bases and reached home to a line of jubilant, jumping teammates eager to celebrate.
Former MLB star Manny Ramirez signs contract with Taiwan team
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Former MLB star Manny Ramirez said Tuesday he is “starting a new beginning” after signing a short-term contract to play with the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan’s professional baseball league.
Canada’s Votto, Lawrie are some of the players to watch for in Pool D at the WBC
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Canada opens the World Baseball Classic on March 8. Here are some players to watch in Pool D:
Video game team visit spring training to capture player likenesses
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Outfielder Moises Sierra sits motionless, his Blue Jays uniform top covered by a bib.
Catcher Russell Martin withdraws from Canada’s team at World Baseball Classic
Russell Martin has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic, leaving Canada without its starting catcher.
Australian pitcher savours baseball journey that led to the Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Rich Thompson is easy to pick out in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse.
Report: Ryan Braun’s name listed in records of Florida clinic under MLB investigation
Yahoo Sports is reporting that Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun’s name is listed in the records of the Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly providing banned substances to athletes.
MLB asks Florida newspaper for records in probe of alleged player use of banned substances
MIAMI – Major League Baseball officials have asked the Miami News Times for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story on alleged use of banned substances by several players.
A-R among players implicated in PED use through Florida clinic under investigation
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alex Rodriguez was ensnared in a doping investigation once again Tuesday when an alternative weekly newspaper reported baseball’s highest-paid star was among a half-dozen players listed in records of a Florida clinic the paper said sold performance-enhancing drugs.
Toronto Blue Jay slugger Jose Bautista to be cover athlete of video game
TORONTO – For the second year in a row, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista will be featured on the cover of the Canadian edition of the “MLB 13 The Show” video game.
Judgment day: Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, Piazza to find out Hall of Fame fates Wednesday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Judgment day has arrived for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa to find out their Hall of Fame fates.
Sports teams taking closer look at secondary ticket market in move that could lead to changes
CHICAGO – Chipper Jones was down to the final few games of his distinguished career when the Atlanta Braves opened a series at Pittsburgh last month. The Pirates, who play in one of the majors’ most picturesque ballparks, were closing out their best season in 15 years.