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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is 'growing consensus' for automated strike zone

The debate about automated balls and strikes continues to be a hot one, and it seems it’s coming to the majors sooner rather than later. The thought was unimaginable even within the last decade, but as technology has improved, interest has increased. Automated strike zones were a hot topic on an episode of the now-defunct “Real Sports” on HBO in …

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Cowboys' Brandin Cooks reveals 2 players who 'deserve' to be paid by Dallas

In a salary cap sport, the money can’t go to everyone on an NFL team. But the Dallas Cowboys have two stars who it would be almost indefensible for the team to let go (one of those may be controversial). The Cowboys went 12-5 for a third season in a row but were upset in the wild-card round of the …

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Young Pirates fan says Olivia Dunne is his 'favorite thing' about Paul Skenes

There’s a lot to love about Paul Skenes. The rookie phenom is living up to the billing as last year’s No. 1 overall pick, pitching to a 2.25 ERA through three starts. Baseball’s top pitching prospect also tossed six no-hit innings last week before getting taken out due to a high pitch count, and he’s striking out 11.8 batters per …

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Charles Barkley unloads on TNT brass as network on verge of losing NBA rights

Charles Barkley is not being shy about how he feels about TNT being on the verge of losing its rights to the NBA. Barkley, one of the Hall of Fame talent on “Inside the NBA,” made an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” Thursday, when he referred to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) heads as “clowns” while ripping the current situation. …

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Harrison Butker stands by commencement speech: 'Not people, but Jesus Christ I’m trying to please’

Harrison Butker made his first public appearance on Friday night since his Benedectine College commencement speech, and he showed zero regret. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker appeared at the “Courage Under Fire Gala” in Nashville on Friday, which was presented by the Regina Caeli Academy. The academy “encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in …

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Police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler has been suspended, reprimanded multiple times: report

An officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) in Kentucky received “corrective action” after an internal investigation into the arrest of two-time PGA major winner Scottie Scheffler revealed the officer did not follow proper protocols and turn on his body camera. It’s apparently not the first time Det. Bryan Gillis has gotten into trouble. According to WLKY in Louisville, …

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Tigers send reliever to minors after 'reckless' action led to scolding from manager

The Detroit Tigers sent their closer from last season, Alex Lange, to Triple-A after a series of events that did not make manager AJ Hinch happy. According to the Tigers’ broadcast on Bally (which didn’t show the incident), Lange had given up two runs, and then he threw a baseball “about 90 miles per hour over the Tigers dugout” into …

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Alex Rodriguez has 'no' aspirations to go into an MLB front office

Alex Rodriguez could probably have any job he wants in baseball, but he’s OK without one. His knowledge of the game is unmatched, and that’s been the case since he was the first overall pick in 1993. Had he not taken performance-enhancing drugs, he’d be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Rodriguez has said he doesn’t want to manage, which is …

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Packers' Jordan Love shares thoughts on Aaron Jones' departure: 'It was very tough'

Aaron Jones entered the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers with high expectations. The star running back was coming off a 2022 campaign when he rushed for career-high yardage. He dealt with injuries last season and played 11 games. Jones put together an impressive five-game stretch in which he rushed for at least 100 yards per game. The Packers …

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DP World Tour pro goes shirtless at Soudal Open after landing in the mud

European Tour pro Louis de Jager was baring it all during the second round of the Soudal Open in Belgium on Friday. After narrowly missing a pond with his tee shot on the 13th hole, de Jager had to do more than just roll up his sleeves in order to save the par 4 after his ball landed in a …

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