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SportsApr 21

MLB Pitchers Increasingly Throwing 100+ MPH as Velocity Becomes Standard

The number of Major League Baseball pitchers reaching 100 mph has dramatically increased as high velocity has shifted from novelty to expectation.

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SportsMar 7

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Begins 54th Running in Anchorage

The ceremonial start of Alaska's Iditarod sled dog race takes place Saturday in downtown Anchorage, featuring hundreds of dogs and mushers.

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SportsMar 7

NHL Trade Deadline Sees Multiple Player Moves as Teams Prepare for Playoffs

Several NHL players changed teams at the trade deadline, including Corey Perry returning to Tampa Bay and the Foligno brothers reuniting in Minnesota.

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SportsApr 20

Security Concerns and Player Injuries Emerge Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Department of Homeland Security discussions and player injuries raise questions about preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

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SportsMar 8

Basketball Streetball Star 'The Professor' Aims for Hall of Fame Recognition

Grayson Boucher, known as 'The Professor,' discusses career goals including Hall of Fame aspirations and upcoming projects.

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SportsMay 12

Lions Complete 2026 Draft Class Signings; Browns' Cooper Trade Finalized

The Detroit Lions have signed their entire 2026 NFL Draft class while the Cleveland Browns have completed their trade of Amari Cooper to Buffalo.

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SportsApr 22

Yankees Players Reportedly Request Alternate Jersey Design

New York Yankees players have reportedly asked team management for an alternate uniform option, challenging the organization's traditional two-jersey policy.

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SportsMar 27

Florida Attorney General Challenges NFL's Rooney Rule as Discrimination

Florida's attorney general sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling the Rooney Rule discriminatory hiring policy.

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SportsMar 23

Cardinals, Phillies, Mets make roster moves as MLB season approaches

Three MLB teams announced key roster decisions involving prospects and injured players ahead of the new season.

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SportsMar 4

Women's Africa Cup of Nations status uncertain two weeks before Morocco tournament

The Confederation of African Football says it will clarify Morocco's hosting status for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations amid reports the country may withdraw.

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SportsMar 4

Federal Judge Defers Title IX Ruling in San Jose State Volleyball Lawsuit

A federal judge postponed a Title IX decision in a transgender athlete lawsuit against San Jose State, awaiting Supreme Court guidance.

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SportsApr 7

Former Footballer Barton Denies Assault Charges in Golf Club Incident

Ex-Manchester City and Newcastle United player Joey Barton has denied assault charges related to an alleged incident at a golf club.

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SportsMar 11

Former Cricketer Questions Gill's T20I Future After India's World Cup Victory

Former India opener Aakash Chopra suggests Shubman Gill unlikely to return to T20I cricket or captaincy after missing recent World Cup.

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SportsMar 26

Yankees Player Becomes First to Use MLB's New Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System

José Caballero made history as the first MLB player to utilize the new Automated Ball-Strike System challenge feature during Opening Day.

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SportsMar 26

Olympic Champion Michael Johnson to Return $500,000 from Failed Track League

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson will refund $500,000 he allegedly paid himself before his Grand Slam Track league collapsed.

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