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FILE - In this Sunday, May 2, 2021, file photo, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino pitches against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. When the Brooklyn-based 78 Youth Sports program was struggling, it put out a call to its most famous alum. Ottavino helped the organization that started him off in baseball raise as much as $20,000 so far to rebuild from a post-pandemic hole that almost drove it to bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Ottavino helps out Brooklyn league that made him a pro

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 03, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2021, file photo, dignitaries gather for a ribbon-cutting at Austin FC's new stadium under construction which has been named Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Austin FC is MLS's newest expansion team and had to build the $260-million facility and a team roster amid the global pandemic. Austin FC opens the 2021 season Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Los Angeles FC. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
MLS 2021: Austin FC built in pandemic and ready to play

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 16, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Thursday, April 1, the 91st day of 2021. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day. ...

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Monday, March 29, the 88th day of 2021. There are 277 days left in the year. Today’s...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2021. There are 283 days left in the year. Today’s...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST
Today in History Today is Friday, March 12, the 71st day of 2021. There are 294 days left in the year. Today’s...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Feb. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST
Today in History Today is Friday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2021. There are 322 days left in the year. Today’s...

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, ESPN analyst Jalen Rose looks on prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. In a week in which racial injustice took center stage following the events in Wisconsin, Black sports media personalities came to the forefront with their views and drove dialogue not seen on many other platforms. While Chris Webber and Rose said the conversations were meaningful, it wasn't the first time. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2020 02:54 AM EDT

The Kansas City Royals play against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

By David Brandt Aug. 28, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, left, adjusts his face mask during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues

By The Associated Press Aug. 15, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Brendan Hunt, left, and Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso,” premiering globally on Friday, August 14. (Apple TV Plus via AP)
New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 10:52 AM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Erick Mejia hits a sacrifice bunt in the 10th inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Cleveland. Royals' Brett Phillips advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holland fans side in new-rule 10th, Royals trim Indians 3-2

By Tom Withers Jul. 25, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

Jul. 25, 2020 12:07 PM EDT
MLB-NEWS Nationals catcher Tres Barrera banned 80 games for drug test UNDATED (AP) — Washington Nationals catcher Tres...

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By Oscar Wells Gabriel Ii Jul. 21, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
AMBER HEARD ON STAND FOR SECOND DAY OF JOHNNY DEPP'S LIBEL TRIAL LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard is denying that she made...

This cover image released by CN Records/Thirty Tigers shows "The Balladeer" by Lori McKenna. (CN Records/Thirty Tigers via AP)
New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 18, 2020 12:49 AM EDT
KOBE-BRYANT-CRASH Report: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fog LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal investigators...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Athletics fans drape the bleachers with messages for the team during the A's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif. Baseball players and owners are currently caught in a bitter dispute over how to start amid the coronavirus pandemic. Both sides occasionally mention fans, talking about doing right by them. But apart from taking sides, how do the fans feel -- would they consider a severely shortened schedule as legit? "I think any rate-based stat record -- batting average, ERA -- would have to be considered an anomaly," Oakland fan Adam Brooks said. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?

By Ben Walker Jun. 17, 2020 02:18 AM EDT

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Apr. 29, 2020 03:10 PM EDT
MOVIE ACADEMY TWEAKS ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR NEXT YEAR LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usually, after a movie is nominated for an Oscar, some fans will...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner, left, celebrates with teammate Ian Happ after Happ hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. When the coronavirus pandemic stopped spring training last month, Ian Happ offered Nico Hoerner, Zack Short and Dakota Mekkes a place to stay if they wanted to remain in Arizona. That's how “The Compound” was born. (AP Photo/Scott Kane, File)
Cubs foursome sharing house, experiences awaiting baseball

By Jay Cohen Apr. 23, 2020 02:35 AM EDT