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Rays’ Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate
NEW YORK. (AP) — Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League…
Royals unveil proposed ballpark and entertainment district plans for 2 locations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals unveiled plans for two dramatically different…
FACT FOCUS: Is Dodger Stadium flooded? No, it was just an illusion
A viral aerial video of Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium has many social media users convinced…
WWE’s WrestleMania 40 ticket sales show strength of the brand months before 2-day event
WWE is flexing its branding muscle, selling more than 90,000 tickets to next year’s WrestleMania…
Belt hits 2 of Blue Jays’ 5 home runs off Hunter Greene in 10-3 rout of Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Belt had his second multihomer game this season, Hyun Jin Ryu…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023
Saturday’s scoreboard FIFA Women’s World Cup Third-Place Game Sweden 2 Australia 0 — CFL Montreal…
Schneider hits tiebreaking solo homer as Blue Jays edge Reds 4-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Davis Schneider hit a tiebreaking solo homer and closer Jordan Romano worked…
Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper wants to get to Cooperstown. Sure, what baseball player, especially…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard CFL Winnipeg 19 Calgary 18 — MLB Interleague Kansas City 4 Chicago Cubs…
Encarnacion-Strand homers in 9th as Cincinnati Reds beat Toronto Blue Jays 1-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat…
Cavan Biggio’s new philosophy gets results at the plate for Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO – Conversations with Victor Martinez and Hunter Mense have changed Cavan Biggio’s thought process…
Dominican investigation of Rays’ Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors division
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says the investigation…
Music Review: On ‘My Love of Country,’ Teddy Thompson shows affection for Nashville classics
“My Love of Country,” Teddy Thompson (Chalky Sounds) Teddy Thompson began a recent concert by…
Astros’ Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner
HOUSTON (AP) — In 2018, Jon Singleton requested his release from the Houston Astros after…
Seven Proline players cash in on NFL preseason pool selections
TORONTO – It was a good start to the NFL pre-season for seven Proline players.…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay Rays…
Man sentenced for abandoning baby after MLB pitcher Dennis Eckersley’s daughter gave birth in woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A 45-year-old New Hampshire man will spend at least a year…
Toronto Blue Jays enjoy day off after injury bug bites hard during 17-in-17 stretch
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays finally got some rest and, hopefully, did some healing…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Quarterfinals Sweden 2 Japan 1 — MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP…
Jose Bautista signs one-day contract to officially retire with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO – As far as Jose Bautista is concerned, he retired with the Toronto Blue…
Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays
CLEVELAND (AP) — Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan…
Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise history
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Lorenzen walked to the mound to start the ninth inning —…