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Attorneys for Yasiel Puig say ex-Dodger may have been entrapped in sports gambling probe

LOS ANGELES —Attorneys for former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was expected to plead guilty Wednesday to lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal sports-gambling ring, now say they are exploring a possible defense.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 24, 2022

USMNT-England prediction: A 72-year unbeaten streak is on the line

American soccer doesn’t treasure its history the way baseball and other sports do. But this country’s traditional national pastime can barely match a quirk of history that will be at stake when the U.S. men’s soccer team plays England at the World Cup on Black Friday (2 p.m. ET, Fox,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 24, 2022

David Murphy: Thoughts on the Phillies' pitching search, with four targets who could offer some value

Years ago, a former member of the Phillies' front office was asked whether a certain pitcher could be a viable rotation piece. The longtime baseball man wrinkled his face and shook his head.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 23, 2022

Olivia Pichardo is the first woman to make the roster of Division I baseball team

"Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player," said Brown University baseball coach Grant Achilles. Taking the field will fulfill a long-held dream for Pichardo, 18.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2022

Brown Walk-On Is First Woman Ever to Make D-I Baseball Roster

At least eight women will play on collegiate baseball teams this season, but only Olivia Pichardo will play at the D-I level.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2022

John Lackey, Carlos Beltrán are among 14 new names on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Any players elected will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 23.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

How Banning Infield Shifts Will Change MLB

Here are the 10 things to know about how the new rule will impact baseball next season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2022

Elton John Ends US Leg of Farewell Tour with Starry Dodger Stadium Show

Elton John performed his final North American concert of his farewell tour on Sunday, with a star-studded show at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium. The "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocket Man" hitmaker played three shows at the stadium over the last few days, marking a return to the venue where he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

Sideline Chatter: Gotta wonder if he’d still give it to him if he knew how valuable it was

A baseball glove that Babe Ruth once gave to St. Louis Browns third baseman Jimmy Austin sold for $1.53 million — nearly four times the previous record for a mitt — at the 19th annual Louisville Slugger auction.

Tribune News Service · Nov 20, 2022

White Sox ace Dylan Cease comes of age

American League Cy Young runnerup to Justin Verlander “is still evolving, even with the year he had,” pitching coach Ethan Katz said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022