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This Date in Baseball
June 18
1938 — The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Babe Ruth to...
Spin rate down, Cole struggles with grip on windy night
BUFFALO, N.Y. — His spin rate down, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had difficulty gripping baseballs on a windy night as he beat...
NHL semifinals full of ‘hunger’ for first Stanley Cup title
When the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup last year, it was the first time most of their players and coaches had ever...
Detroit Mercy names Gilbert as interim women’s hoops coach
DETROIT — Detroit Mercy has named LaTanya Collins as it's interim women’s basketball coach to replace AnnMarie Gilbert.
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Browns QB Mayfield in ‘no rush’ with contract extension
BEREA, Ohio — Along with everything else, Baker Mayfield is practicing patience this summer.
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Ducks replace 2 assistant coaches, hiring Stothers, Ward
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have hired Geoff Ward and Mike Stothers to replace assistant coaches Mark Morrison and Marty Wilford.
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Verdugo, Devers power Red Sox past Braves in 10-8 win
ATLANTA — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Chris Martin in the eighth inning, Rafael Devers added a three-run homer and drove...
Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protestor
MUNICH — Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protestor parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game...
NFL loosening many COVID restrictions for vaccinated players
The NFL and NFL Players Association have updated COVID-19 protocols to loosen restrictions for fully vaccinated players and to encourage others to get the...
Real Madrid announces exit of Sergio Ramos after 16 years
MADRID — Sergio Ramos is officially leaving Real Madrid after 16 years and four Champions League titles.
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