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An investigation into Bucco Bricks' removal shows the Pirates tossed fan-funded keepsakes alone and without warning
PITTSBURGH — A last-place baseball team already under siege from its fans is now also being scrutinized by its landlord — the government agency that is responsible for the publicly funded ballpark in which it plays.
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Can trainer Bob Baffert win yet another Preakness with Goal Oriented?
BALTIMORE — Trainer Bob Baffert loves to come to the Preakness. He loves the fact that all the top horses are in the same barn, so he can kibitz with his fellow trainers, such as an extended conversation with Mark Casse ...Read more
Tyreek Hill responds to Colts' video mocking him: 'Should've left it up, this was funny'
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is an NFL lightning rod — even when he’s minding his own business.
The Indianapolis Colts, who host the Dolphins in the 2025 season opener, deleted their 2025 schedule release video ...Read more
He hasn't contended at a major in a decade, but Luke Donald in the hunt at PGA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luke Donald is turning the Queen City into Redeem City.
Heading into the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow this week, even considering the 47-year-old Englishman a long shot to contend might have been ...Read more
Patriots DL Christian Barmore expects to play Week 1, opens up about blood clots
FOXBORO, Mass. — It had been five months since Christian Barmore last surfaced.
Five months of silence, as he worked quietly to return to the football field and everyone else wondered if he would ever play NFL football ...Read more
NFL to consider whether to allow players to compete in flag football at LA Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Super Bowl champion and Olympic gold medalist? Some NFL players could be at the center of the Venn diagram in 2028.
NFL team owners could vote next week at the league's meetings on whether to allow NFL ...Read more
John Clay: Kentucky basketball looks good for 2025-26, but the key will be the mesh
LEXINGTON, Ky. — I don’t know how good Kentucky basketball will be next season. Neither do you. Neither do the so-called experts churning out their way-too-early Top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 campaign, which doesn’...Read more
Ken Sugiura: One Michael Penix Jr. pass explains so much of the Falcons' belief in him
ATLANTA — It happened four months ago, so you may not remember it. For that matter, you might not have even seen it.
It was a throw by Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. early in the team’s home game against the ...Read more
Jim Alexander: New Sparks star Kelsey Plum understands it's time to catch up
Kelsey Plum gets it.
Ideally, the management of her new team will get it as well.
Plum, 30, is a former No. 1 draft pick, a three-time All-Star, a two-time WNBA champion, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (in 3-on-3 ...Read more
Marcus Hayes: Chronically nepotistic Flyers hire Rick Tocchet to join alumni Danny Brière and Keith Jones. Rebuild over.
PHILADELPHIA — Well, that was fast. Just like that, the Flyers are finished rebuilding.
Two years ago, the club announced a “New Era of Orange,” finally admitting that both its foundation of personnel and ...Read more
Mike Bianchi: Even if it means trading Franz Wagner (and Jalen Suggs), here's why the Magic should go all-in on pairing Paolo with Giannis
ORLANDO, Fla. — There are moments in the life cycle of every NBA franchise when courage must overcome comfort and when boldness must break the bonds of the slow, careful grind of development.
For the Orlando Magic, that...Read more
Bill Shaikin: Pete Rose is a sure thing for the Baseball Hall of Fame now, right? Not so fast.
LOS ANGELES — When Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that a dead man can no longer be banned from baseball, my first thought was this: If Pete Rose is going into the Hall of Fame, then Barry Bonds is too.
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Knights' season ends with OT loss to Oilers in Game 5 of 2nd round
The Golden Knights played a nearly perfect defensive game.
They didn’t give up many dangerous looks. The Edmonton Oilers had to work for whatever chances they had.
Perhaps it was fitting that the game’s only goal ...Read more
Bullpen back to normal, as Padres take series from Angels
Things went according to plan Wednesday night in the Padres’ 5-1 victory over the Angels.
Things were at least back to normal with the bullpen. And the Padres got what might be the new normal from Randy Vásquez.
The ...Read more
How it happened: Timberwolves eliminate Warriors, advance to Western Conference finals
For the first time in the Anthony Edwards era, the Timberwolves had an opportunity to close out a playoff series in Target Center.
The pressure and the emotion of the moment in games like this can weigh on a team, ...Read more
Mookie Betts and Max Muncy power Dodgers' late surge in win over Athletics
Mookie Betts flexed his arms and began to shout. Max Muncy simply looked to the sky and strolled slowly out of the batter’s box.
In the eighth inning Wednesday night, both hitters erased some recent frustrations in the ...Read more
Three things we learned from the Royals' frustrating series vs. the Astros
HOUSTON — The Kansas City Royals have a clear winning formula.
Much is predicated on their starting rotation, which remains flawless this season, and their stagnant offense being able to scratch across a few runs. The ...Read more
Rockies strike out 14 times in 8-3 loss to Rangers
What do Hunter Goodman and Clarence Geoghan “Kid” Baldwin have in common?
You’re officially a hardball geek if you answered that they played for two of the most infamous teams in baseball history.
Goodman is a ...Read more
Rams open season at home vs. Texans, will play Eagles on the road in Week 3
LOS ANGELES — The Rams last played the Houston Texans in 2021, a season that ended with the Rams winning Super Bowl LVI.
The Rams will open their 2025 season on Sept. 7 against the Texans at SoFi Stadium, a presumably ...Read more
Chargers 2025 schedule: Team will travel most miles in the NFL this season
LOS ANGELES — As Jim Harbaugh said last year in preparation for an extended road trip: Bring the board games and snacks.
This will be a long ride.
The Chargers will cover the most air miles of any NFL team in 2025, ...Read more
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