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Stephen Vogt’s final game before retiring had a storybook ending for the A’s
Stephen Vogt didn’t break into the major leagues until he was 28 years old. When he finally got his chance…
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August Louisiana Sports Betting Revenue: How Much Tax Money?
Consistent handles helped Louisiana sports betting revenue in the months leading up to the start of the NFL season. The…
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Royals oust Matheny hours after season ends
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas City Royals on…
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Vainisi, GM of 1985 Bears’ title team, dies at 80
CHICAGO — Jerry Vainisi, the Chicago Bears‘ general manager when they won their lone Super Bowl championship, has died, the…
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Joe Gaetjens, and America’s Accidental Emergence on the World Cup Stage
The Ringer’s 22 Goals: The Story of the World Cup, a podcast by Brian Phillips, tells the story of some…
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Column: Chicago White Sox end the 2022 season in fitting fashion with a 10-1 loss, saving their worst for last
Whenever the Chicago White Sox players left their clubhouse this season to enter the dugout at Guaranteed Rate Field, they…
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Ben Roethlisberger surprised Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made halftime QB change
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially made a change at the quarterback position, naming rookie Kenny Pickett as the starter under…
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2022 MLB playoffs: Schedules, postseason bracket, analysis and updates
The 2022 MLB playoffs are finally here with the debut of a new postseason format. Major League Baseball premiers its…
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Shareef O’Neal: Dad now on board with draft call
LAS VEGAS — As soon as he’d told reporters that he and his father, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, “bump heads”…
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The playoff field is set! Here’s why this could be the greatest MLB postseason since … well, maybe ever
AP Photo/Hakim Wright The regular season is officially in the books (OK, maybe there is still a game or two…
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Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen – Football Match Report – October 5, 2022 – ESPN
Erling Haaland took his goal tally to an incredible 19 in all competitions this season with another double in Manchester…
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Frick baseball broadcasting award finalists named
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Boston’s Joe Castiglione, the Mets’ Gary Cohen and former major leaguers Dave Campbell, Steve Stone, Duane Kuiper…
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No Real Madrid clause in Haaland contract – Pep
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed reports that Erling Haaland has a clause in his contract allowing him to…
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Chelsea vs. AC Milan – Football Match Report – October 5, 2022 – ESPN
Chelsea earned their first Champions League victory of the season as they cruised to a 3-0 win over AC Milan…
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With lead in batting race, McNeil sits out finale
NEW YORK — With a four-point lead in the big league batting race, Jeff McNeil was not in the New…
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Chelsea front line coming together, gives Potter a key Champions League win over AC Milan
Chelsea earned a key Champions League victory over AC Milan on Wednesday. Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images LONDON — Chelsea…
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Clemson’s Davis II, Greene sued over ’21 collision
A South Carolina postal worker who was injured in a collision involving Clemson defensive back Fred Davis II has filed…
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Sevilla fire manager Lopetegui after poor start
Julen Lopetegui has left his managerial role at Sevilla after a poor start to the season. Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty…
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Agent: Wembanyama will not shut season down
As NBA executives consider the transformative impact 7-foot-4 French prospect Victor Wembanyama’s performance on Tuesday could impose on the NBA’s…
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Fins coach not fretting outside criticism over Tua
3:21 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel isn’t ignorant of the criticism surrounding how quarterback Tua…
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Showalter says Marte unlikely for wild-card series
NEW YORK — The odds of New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte making the roster for the wild-card series are…
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Garrett back at Browns practice, first since crash
BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett returned to practice Wednesday, for the first time since crashing his car Sept. 26. The…
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LIV Golf forms strategic alliance with MENA Tour
LIV Golf is forming a strategic alliance with the little-known MENA Tour in hopes of securing Official World Golf Ranking…
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A-League Men 2022-23 kit ranking: Which club’s home jerseys are this season’s best?
Football shirts are big business. Every year, clubs around the world wheel out the latest and greatest innovation in stylistic…
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Giants’ Jones practices, making ‘lot of progress’
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Quarterback Daniel Jones‘ sprained left ankle has improved and he practiced a little as the New…
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Guard Yates kick-starts Washington’s 2023 class
1:16 PM ET Jeff Borzello Close ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of…
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Why is Casemiro not first choice at Man United?
5:45 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent When Manchester United confirmed the €70 million signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid, he was…
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New belt for Shields-Marshall to honor late queen
There will be more than the undisputed middleweight championship on the line when Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields fight at…
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Burrow on concussions: Comes with the game
CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he is very familiar with concussionlike symptoms and that head injuries are an…
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Alex Morgan E:60 interview: Helping Mana Shim, NWSL failures and more
Monday saw the release of the independent investigation commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and conducted by former U.S. deputy…
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Nunez on Liverpool struggles: ‘Difficult to adapt’
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez said he has found it “difficult to adapt” to the Premier League after scoring just once…
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They said it! The Eagles are like the mailman, plus more NFL quotes of the week
DK Metcalf has a relatable problem, and Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are an all-weather threat. We learned about that…
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The U.S. women won the basketball World Cup — what’s next?
9:45 AM ET Alexa PhilippouESPN Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut…
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USWNT vs. England: Who needs to step up? Is this the next big rivalry? Predictions?
As friendlies go, Friday’s matchup between the U.S. women’s national team and England is about as enticing as they get.…
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From star rookies to extremely good — and bad — finishes: The stats and storylines we’re watching on MLB season’s final day
Today marks the final day of the 2022 MLB regular season — yes, it falls on a Wednesday this year…
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Former Jags QB Bortles says he ‘quietly’ retired
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Quarterback Blake Bortles, who led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a division title and the AFC Championship Game…
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Whom should MMA fans follow from Season 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series?
Just like in previous seasons, Season 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series brought in MMA prospects from around the world,…
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The state of Texas A&M: What’s keeping Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies from taking the next step?
7:00 AM ET Andrea Adelson Close ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of…
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Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal’s 2030 WC bid
Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation…
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Aaron Judge, LeBron James, Randy Moss and other huge contract years
8:48 AM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate As far as…
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Answering 17 big NFL quarterback questions: Which breakouts are for real? Which slow starts are most concerning?
6:40 AM ET ESPN staff We’re through four weeks of the 2022 NFL season, and we’ve seen a little bit…
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Bottom 10: Without Kansas, it’s the point of no return
Inspirational thought of the week: You’re not in Kansas anymoreCan’t be too careful that’s for sureCity lights will lead you…
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College football Week 6 betting trends: Can Kansas stay undefeated ATS?
Week 6 of the college football season features more teams around the country starting their conference schedule, including three matchups…
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There’s no salary cap on hockey operations: Inside the NHL’s secret race for competitive advantage
If there’s one thing the NHL league office is obsessed with, it’s competitive balance. Parity rules in hockey, and the…
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‘SaQuads’ vs ‘Quadzilla’: The RBs unpack the tale of the tape
6:00 AM ET Rob Demovsky Close ESPN Staff Writer Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter…
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Sources: Atletico, Barca end Griezmann impasse
6:28 AM ET Rodrigo Faez Moises Llorens Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann on…
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Baseball fan risks life and limb in effort to catch Judge’s 62nd home run, comes up a bit short
When Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees launched his 62nd home run into the direction of the left-field bleachers…
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One Defining Number for Every Team in the NBA’s Western Conference
Last week, we analyzed one defining number for every team in the Eastern Conference as the 2022-23 season approaches. Now…
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Father of former GB sprinter Redmond, dies 81
Jim Redmond, who helped his injured son Derek finish the 1992 Olympics 400 metres semifinal — in what was one…
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Squeaky bum, park the bus in English dictionary
Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho’s iconic phrases went down in football folklore. CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images Classic quotes…
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