Tag: Athlete health
`Crazy’ Canadiens familiar with staring down adversity
MONTREAL — During a season that has been anything but normal for Dominique Ducharme, the Montreal Canadiens interim coach finds it somehow apt his...
LEADING OFF: All-Stars Ohtani, deGrom on tap for starts
A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:
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Brazil tops Peru to reach final to defend Copa America title
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal on Monday and will attempt to successfully defend its title on...
Brewers acquire Tellez from Blue Jays for Richards, Francis
NEW YORK — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays for right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis.
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Angels’ Maddon: Ohtani to pitch and hit in All-Star Game
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani plans to be a pitcher and a hitter in his first All-Star Game next week, his Los Angeles Angels...
Alonso’s tiebreaking double sends Mets past Brewers 4-2
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double off All-Star Brandon Woodruff, and the New York Mets beat the...
Transgender athlete to make history in Olympic weightlifting
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: China led the way with five gold medals and world records were broken in five different events. Sarah Robles won bronze...
UCLA’s Chris Smith won’t return to basketball team
LOS ANGELES — Chris Smith, who injured his knee in January and was out the rest of his senior season, won’t be returning to...
Alfaro homers in 8th, Marlins end Dodgers’ 9-game streak
MIAMI — Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins ended the Los Angeles Dodgers' nine-game winning streak...
Gamel hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs; Pirates rip Braves 11-1
PITTSBURGH — Ben Gamel homered twice and drove in six runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Atlanta Braves 11-1 on Monday night.
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