Tensions were already high in the first game of the season between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers Friday afternoon. Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was at bat against Mets pitcher Michael Tonkin in the eighth inning with Rhys Hoskins on first base. Adames hit a grounder to third baseman Brett Baty, who threw it over to second baseman …
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Ceremonial pitches can go one of two ways. Luckily for Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, he’ll have something to brag about when he returns to the Chiefs’ facility. The veteran coach had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday for the Royals’ home opener against the Minnesota Twins. Kansas City Chiefs head …
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N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball. They aren’t the first women to do it in NCAA Tournament play, but with record viewership and attendance they are certainly getting noticed. “Representation really matters,” said Konate, whose team lost in the first round …
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You can boo him. You can acknowledge him. But there’s no doubt Roman Reigns has made a significant impact on WWE and the pro wrestling industry since he returned to the ring in August 2020 after a hiatus during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic. Reigns won the Universal Championship at WWE Payback in a match against Braun Strowman and …
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The New York Jets had a void to fill on their defensive line following edge rusher Bryce Huff’s departure. And the team appeared to address the hole in their pass rush by pulling off a trade with the team Huff signed a three-year contract with in mid-March — the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles reportedly traded Reddick to the Jets Friday. …
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As the number of underdogs in this year’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament continues to dwindle, the North Carolina State Wolfpack are doing their part to keep the magic alive. The No. 11 Wolfpack knocked off the second-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles on Friday night. The 67-58 win lifted NC State to the Elite Eight for the first time since …
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Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo was the subject of some controversy during the team’s stunning loss to Oregon State in the NCAA Tournament Friday. The issue stemmed from the nose ring Hidalgo wore during the game. She was forced to miss a few minutes of the second quarter as the team’s training staff attempted to remove it. NCAA …
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill made history Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners as opening day was celebrated around baseball. O’Neill hit a home run on the first pitch he saw from Cody Bolton in the eighth inning to give Boston a 6-4 victory. It’s the fifth consecutive opening-day home run for O’Neill, breaking a mark held by Todd …
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The Washington Nationals had utility player Nick Senzel penciled in as a starter for the season opener. But the projected starting third baseman’s debut with Washington was put on hold after Senzel fractured his right thumb during pregame warmups. Senzel was fielding ground balls during batting practice when he injured his thumb. Senzel did make an appearance on the field …
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Sixth-year NBA guard RJ Barrett broke his silence on the death of his 19-year-old brother Nathan Barrett. The younger brother of the Toronto Raptors star died earlier this month. Barrett says he still calls and sends messages to his brother, whom he described as his best friend. “You know, he was my best friend,” Barrett said of his late brother …
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