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OAKLAND, Calif. — It’s been a season of firsts for a virtually new Athletics team, and Sunday offered up two more.

In Oakland, where the city is considering a ballpark village for the Athletics, a City Council member has proposed a popular vote on the project. Let the people decide!

Oakland is currently 7–6 and in third place in the AL West

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics got another strong start from Frankie Montas and took advantage of four unearned runs allowed by the Baltimore Orioles Monday night for a 5-1 win in their home opener.

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper had something to say. So, after being presented with the National League MVP award in a pregame ceremony Saturday, he stepped to a podium and made brief remarks, including eight words that may serve as the keynote to the Phillies’ season.

San Diego is adding to its starting rotation before the start of the regular season.

British Swimming boss Jack Buckner has been confirmed as the new CEO of UK Athletics.

The pressure remains high on the White Sox’ skipper, and he’s fine with it.

Giants lefty Rodon looks good in spring debut — against his former team

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were not fully reflected in the University of Kentucky athletics department’s 2020 fiscal year report submitted to the NCAA last January. They were in the 2021 edition, obtained from the university by the Herald-Leader through an open records request this month.