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Barry Bonds, despite complicated legacy, to be inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame

The Barry Bonds era in Pittsburgh did not end too well, but the two sides seem to be making up for lost time. The Pirates announced on Tuesday that Bonds, MLB’s controversial home run king, will be inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame this summer. “That’s where my career started, right? That’s who drafted me. Couldn’t have had a …

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Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires amid health concerns: ‘I no longer feel hunger’

Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement in a new Netflix documentary in which the six-time winner of the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest revealed that he no longer has an appetite. Kobayashi, 46, opened up about his health concerns in the film “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut.” He estimated that over the course …

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Xander Schauffele, other golfers clowned Scottie Scheffler in group chat after arrest: 'Took it like a champ'

Xander Schauffele finally got his first career major under his belt in an incredible performance, but it wasn’t the biggest story coming out of Valhalla Golf Club at the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler’s arrest by Louisville Police last Friday, which he called a “big misunderstanding,” was the biggest talking point from the second major of the season and continues to …

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Dolphins' Mike McDaniel has advice for players following Harrison Butker's speech: 'You better believe it'

Since Harrison Butker delivered his faith-based commencement speech, many have said their thoughts and opinions about whether they’re for or against the message he showered over the graduates at Benedictine College. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was the latest to answer a question about what he thought of Butker’s speech, specifically how he handles players in his own locker …

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NFL starts initiative to help teams partner with businesses owned by minorities, women

The National Football League announced a new initiative to help teams work with more minority- and women-owned companies. The initiative, called NFL Source, aims for its 32 franchises to “standardize how the NFL and its partners support working with underrepresented businesses locally and nationally, year-round,” the league said. “NFL Source will expand the league’s day-to-day procurement efforts and is designed …

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Mets pitcher Jake Diekman launches water cooler in dugout meltdown after disappointing outing

An unlucky water cooler in the dugout caught the ire of New York Mets pitcher Jake Diekman during Tuesday night’s loss to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Tensions reached a boiling point for Diekman, 37, after he allowed a home run in his second consecutive appearance, this time during a 7-6 loss to the Guardians and the Mets’ second straight …

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49ers’ Nick Bosa praises Brock Purdy, likens him to Scottie Scheffler sans PGA Championship arrest

Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked golf pro in the world, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy apparently have a lot in common, according to defensive end Nick Bosa. Everything, except maybe their arrest record. Kyle Harrison, #45 of the San Francisco Giants, right, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy talk at Oracle Park on May 14, 2024 …

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WNBA rookie phenom praises female athletes baring it all: 'Appreciate our bodies are our machines'

Cameron Brink has accomplished a lifelong goal of becoming a WNBA player. After starring at Stanford, the Princeton, New Jersey, native became the second overall pick in last month’s draft to the Los Angeles Sparks, behind only Caitlin Clark. But while she is a professional athlete, it seems like she wants to do some stuff behind the scenes. CLICK HERE …

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Cowboys' Brandin Cooks uses his faith to give back to hometown community

There is a reason why Brandin Cooks has been on five NFL teams in his career. Cooks has been traded four times, an NFL record he shares with Eric Dickerson – but it is hardly because of a lack of talent or issues in any locker room. As a matter of fact, the wide receiver had a 1,000-yard season with …

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Xander Schauffele's dad makes stance on LIV Golf clear after PGA Championship win: 'Not chasing the money'

LIV Golf continues to chase the biggest names in the sport, but newly crowned PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele is apparently not interested. After winning his first major over the weekend in record fashion, Schauffele’s father told Dylan Dethier of Golf.com that winning a major and the exemptions that come with it are not a sign that Schauffele is considering …

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