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MLB celebrates 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut

This year marks the diamond jubilee anniversary of the legendary Jackie Robinson’s debut in 1947 at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field. The Brooklyn Dodgers’ baseman broke the baseball color line and became the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. “But if Mr. Rickey hadn’t signed me, I wouldn’t have played another year in the black […]

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MLB, MLBPA extend Trevor Bauer’s leave until April 22

There is a possibility that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will be reinstated following the sexual assault allegations case against him. According to a source, the MLB commissioner and the MLBPA decided to prolong Bauer’s absence until April 22, although initially, the leave was scheduled to go until Saturday. Both representatives for the league […]

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Paul George of the LA Clippers tested positive for COVID-19, missed play-in game against New Orleans Pelicans

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George was tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be joining his team for a match against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The winner of this match will be playing in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. The former Indiana Pacers star said he had […]

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Brad Stevens dismisses Lakers coach speculation

The Los Angeles Lakers opened a coach position earlier this week when they dismissed Frank Vogel after their star-studded team failed to make the playoffs. When asked if he would step in for the job, Brad Stevens denied the idea. “No. No comment, not entertaining,” Stevens told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich. “First of all, I […]

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MacKenzie Gore To Make His MLB Debut On Friday Night

Pitcher MacKenzie Gore from the San Diego Padres made his debut on Friday night in a game against the Atlanta Braves. The move was revealed by Padres manager Bob Melvin on Thursday. Bob Melvin announced that Padres top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore will start tomorrow against the Braves pic.twitter.com/bd41V50hY9 — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April […]

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Alyssa Naken sets history as first woman to coach MLB

Alyssa Nakken, assistant coach for the San Francisco Giants, made a historic move on Tuesday night when she became the first woman to coach on the field during a regular-season Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres. Antoan Richardson was dismissed from the San Francisco Giants’ game against the San Diego Padres in […]

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Paul George reacts to Clippers’ loss to Timberwolves

Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers had a perfect opportunity to secure a position in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The strategy they employed against Patrick Beverley and the Minnesota Timberwolves, worked flawlessly, at least initially. Unfortunately, everything worked too well, and that precious chance was missed. The Timberwolves beat the Clippers 109-104 in a […]

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Dallas Eakins to continue coaching for the Ducks

Coach Dallas Eakins will remain with the Anaheim Ducks for his fourth season in charge next season. The Ducks have extended Eakins’ contract for the 2022-23 season, according to new General Manager Pat Verbeek. OFFICIAL: We have picked up the 2022-23 club option on the contract of Head Coach Dallas Eakins. More… 👇 pic.twitter.com/tfJOAO8OKZ — Anaheim […]

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Westbrook speaks out about his dispute with Frank Vogel

Russell Westbrook’s debut season with the Lakers was anything but easy, as the veteran point guard battled to find his rhythm on a squad that has underachieved from expectations. To obtain Westbrook, the Lakers gave up many of important championship players like Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Washington Wizards. However, Westbrook did not fit […]

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Kings’ Drew Doughty to miss the rest of the season for wrist surgery

Unfortunate news coming from the L.A. Kings as their defenseman Drew Doughty will not be able to play for the rest of the season due to his wrist surgery. According to the team, Doughty underwent surgery on Monday. He’ll be ready for training camp, but his absence hurts the Kings’ chances of putting an end […]