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Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully turns 93
LOS ANGELES – Retired Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully turned 93 on Sunday…
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people…
A pandemic atlas: USA by the numbers, telling and horrifying
Month after dismal month, Americans have been inundated by an ever-rising tide of devastating numbers.…
Twins’ Morse given Fishel Award for PR excellence by MLB
Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for…
Down by the Bay: Could be tough to generate Raptors buzz in temporary Tampa home
The Toronto Blue Jays were able to fill a baseball void and pique additional team…
La Russa resolves DUI case, feels ‘deep remorse and regret’
CHICAGO – White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn’t have a drinking problem.…
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Derek Aucoin dies at 50 from brain cancer
MONTREAL – Canadian pitcher Derek Aucoin, who played two games for the Montreal Expos in…
Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs
CHICAGO – San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in…
Hammon’s head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport
TORONTO – There was no celebration when Becky Hammon took over as San Antonio Spurs…
Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93
LOS ANGELES – Growing more and more frail, Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite…
Blue Jays reportedly sign right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood
The Toronto Blue Jays added another arm to their roster on Monday. The Blue Jays…
Mets fire GM after he sent explicit texts to female reporter
NEW YORK – Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired Tuesday after sending graphic, uninvited…
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, dies at 75
LOS ANGELES – Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who was a stalwart of…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Biden marks nation’s Covid grief before inauguration pomp WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours from inauguration, President-elect…
Taillon excited to reunite with Cole, push for playoffs
NEW YORK – Jameson Taillon’s trade from Pittsburgh to the New York Yankees started to…
Baseball gathers behind home plate to honour Hammerin’ Hank
ATLANTA – Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron’s affection for those…
AP source: Semien, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year contract
TORONTO – Shortstop Marcus Semien agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Toronto…
AP source: Liriano gets minor league deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO – Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano has agreed to a minor league contract with the…
Catcher Josh Phegley retires after 8 major league seasons
Catcher Josh Phegley is retiring from baseball after eight major league seasons, a week shy…
NL Cy Young winner Bauer joins World Series champion Dodgers
LOS ANGELES – Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion…
Baseball Hall cancels traditional ceremony, moves indoors
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Baseball’s Hall of Fame has cancelled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for…
AP source: Canadian Paxton returns to Mariners for $8.5M, 1-year deal
NEW YORK – Left-hander James Paxton is returning to the Seattle Mariners after an injury…
Curling Fashion: Colourful retro look is in at Canadian women’s curling championship
Part retro, part modern, all with new colourful hooks and a dash of pizzazz. Uniforms…
That 70s Show: Loss by loss, a unique era of baseball fades
The affection engulfs Clint Hurdle’s voice as he appraises the list of those recently gone…