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MLB ump Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As a big league umpire, Dale Scott saw maybe 1…
Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Shohei Ohtani has decided he’s on the side of the Angels. The…
Orioles pitcher Gausman changes number to honour Halladay
BALTIMORE – Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman will wear No. 34 next season as a tribute…
Supreme Court refuses to hear lawsuit by minor leaguers
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit filed by minor league baseball…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Dec. 4 ——— CANADA, CHINA DELAY LAUNCH OF…
Former baseball analyst Zaun apologizes after being fired for inappropriate comments
TORONTO – Former Sportsnet broadcaster Gregg Zaun is apologizing for “any harm or distress” his…
Blue Jays decline to tender contracts on Goins, Koehler; acquire Diaz from Cards
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays declined to tender contracts to infielder Ryan Goins and…
Sportsnet women felt they were expected to ‘deal with’ Zaun’s offensive comments
TORONTO – Sportsnet’s firing of baseball analyst Gregg Zaun came as no surprise to some…
Gregg Zaun’s flameout follows Sportsnet career filled with controversy
TORONTO – The sudden flameout of Sportsnet broadcaster Gregg Zaun caps a controversy-laced career for…
Analyst Gregg Zaun fired from Sportsnet for “inappropriate behaviour”
TORONTO – Gregg Zaun has been fired from Sportsnet due to “inappropriate behaviour and comments”…
Quickfacts about Sportsnet analyst Gregg Zaun
Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Gregg Zaun was fired due to “inappropriate behaviour and comments” toward…
Christie’s fight for sports betting heads to Supreme Court
NEWARK, N.J. – Five years after being sued by the four major pro sports leagues…
US sports leagues are hedging their bets on legal gambling
WASHINGTON – In court, all four major U.S. sports leagues are fighting New Jersey’s challenge…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2017. There are…
Jays conducting investigation after six minor leaguers get doping suspensions
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say they are conducting an internal investigation after six…
Mexican baseball league to get first female umpire
MEXICO CITY – The Mexican baseball league is on track to get its first female…
Braves stripped of 13 prospects, Coppolella banned for life
ATLANTA – The Braves lost 13 prospects and former general manager John Coppolella was banned…
Rare Jackie Robinson jersey sold for $2.05 million
NEW YORK – A rare jersey from Jackie Robinson’s historic rookie season with the Brooklyn…
Astros’ Altuve wins AL MVP, Marlins’ Stanton earns NL honour
NEW YORK – Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros have grown together, enduring an arduous…
Canadian Joey Votto falls short of National League MVP award in close vote
When Canada’s Joey Votto heard that he had narrowly lost out on the National League…
Manfred: MLB pace changes will happen with or without union
ORLANDO, Fla. – Major League Baseball will change rules to speed games next year with…
Scherzer, Kluber win Cy Young Awards by wide margins
Max Scherzer heard his name and thrust his arms in the air, shouting and smiling…
Diamondbacks’ Lovullo picked as NL Manager of the Year
Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks has won the NL Manager of the Year award…
Judge, Bellinger unanimous picks as Rookies of the Year
The only major question was whether it would be unanimous — and it was. Aaron…