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Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2022 announced

With 2022 coming to an end, the Cambridge Dictionary team has announced their Word of the Year for 2022. And it is 'homer', which is described as "short for home run : a point scored in baseball when you hit the ball, usually out of the playing field, and are…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022

Lanarkshire village residents 'living in fear' as gruesome gang feuds blight local streets

Those living in the village say they are scared to leave their homes, as recent videos of violence breaking out shows men armed with machetes, baseball bats and even a shotgun.

Glasgow Live · Nov 17, 2022

Buck Showalter wins National League Manager of the Year, becoming first Mets skipper to take home the honor

Buck Showalter has been named the National League Manager of the Year, becoming the first Mets’ skipper in history to win the award. Voted on by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America prior to the start of the postseason, this is the fourth win for Showalter overall, having…

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Miami says goodbye to FTX Arena

The crypto exchange also had sponsorship deals with Major League Baseball and a Formula 1 team, plus agreements with individual athletes.

Fortune · Nov 14, 2022

Marlins become first major sports team led by two women

Miami promoted Caroline O’Connor to president of business operations on Monday. The team hired Kim Ng as GM in November 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2022

Triple Crown star Murakami eyes future jump to majors

Coming off one of the most productive seasons in Japan pro baseball history, Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami said he would see if his skills would translate in the major leagues.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 14, 2022

Lorraine Hamilton’s Amazin’ career behind the scenes with the Mets earns her spot in NY Baseball Hall of Fame

When looking back at the biggest events and celebrations in Mets history, it’s the details that stand out.

Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022

Ed Graney: Las Vegas should drive hard bargain with A’s

LAS VEGAS — MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently made news when he said he was skeptical a deal could be worked out to keep the A’s in Oakland. That it didn’t appear a planned $12 billion Howard Terminal project — which would include a $1 billion ballpark — would come…

Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022

Mike Sielski: The unsung hero of the Eagles’ season is a guy on their shakiest unit

PHILADELPHIA — Millions of kids grow up dreaming of playing in the NFL. None of those kids grow up dreaming of playing special teams in the NFL. But then, in his athletic career, Zech McPhearson already has gotten accustomed to adjusting.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 13, 2022

Baseball quiz: Has the quizmaster lost touch with reality?

I want to include you in the quiz. Send me a date, or just a year, and I will try to craft a quiz question around it. I will credit you in the quiz with your first name and last initial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022