Tag: Sports
On the rise: Tatis, Guerrero among young stars lifting game
DENVER — The gold-plated necklace Fernando Tatis Jr. wore for the All-Star festivities was both flashy and eye-catching — just like his game.
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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Zoo tigers assist in virus studies
This editorial was originally published July 3 in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Two city residents are helping scientists learn more about COVID-19.
The residents aren’t...
NY pitcher becomes 1st known drafted practicing Orthodox Jew
Jacob Steinmetz's blazing fastball helped make him a baseball draft trailblazer.
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Nigeria impresses again, tops Argentina 94-71 in tuneup game
LAS VEGAS — Nigeria followed up its win over the United States with another impressive statement.
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Muncyball A’s: Oakland drafts another Max Muncy
DENVER — The Oakland Athletics are getting a Max Muncy do-over.
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Suns’ Booker seeks to bounce back from Game 3 struggles
MILWAUKEE — Devin Booker’s impressive postseason run has hit one of its first real speed bumps.
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Davis, Leiter, Jobe lead top 10 picks at MLB draft
DENVER — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Sunday night as part of All-Star weekend festitivies. Here’s a capsule look at the first 10...
Penny Hardaway sees Larry Brown helping make Memphis better
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Penny Hardaway has wanted Larry Brown to coach with him ever since he took over at his alma mater. Three years...
Fletcher has 4 hits, streak at 24 games; Angels drop M’s 7-1
SEATTLE — David Fletcher had four hits and four RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, and the Los Angeles Angels beat...
Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy slugged a three-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4...