Tag: Sports business
MLB steps up ball monitoring to suppress foreign substances
<p>NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is increasing its monitoring of baseballs in an attempt to suppress any use of foreign substances by pitchers.</p>
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MLS sets new stadium opening dates in full 2021 schedule
<p>NEW YORK — Major League Soccer confirmed the opening dates for its three new stadiums while releasing the full 34-game schedule for its 26th...
Blatter banned by FIFA a 2nd time for financial wrongdoing
ZURICH — Sepp Blatter was banned for a second time by FIFA on Wednesday for financial wrongdoing, seven months before the 85-year-old former president's...
Pats’ defensive newcomers arrive with ‘something to prove’
BOSTON — A smile hugging his face, Davon Godchaux had no trouble pinpointing the source of his joy as he spoke to reporters about...
Betting sites offer software blocks for compulsive gamblers
<p>ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Some sports betting companies are offering tools that allow compulsive gamblers to block themselves from most online sites.</p>
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McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26
<p>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros have agreed to an $85 million, five-year contract covering 2022-26, a...
LB Elandon Roberts signs up for 2nd season with Dolphins
MIAMI — Linebacker Elandon Roberts re-signed with the Miami Dolphins after testing the free agent market.
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Lions sign LB Alex Anzalone and WR Damion Ratley
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Alex Anzalone and receiver Damion Ratley.
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Tigers’ Hinch says Teheran, Skubal have made the team
<p>LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers selected the contract of right-hander Julio Teheran to the major league roster on Wednesday, solidifying his spot on...
Rangers exercise 2022 option on manager Woodward’s contract
<p>SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers have exercised their 2022 option on manager Chris Woodward's contract even before he begins his third season with...