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Indians: Tried to extend Lindor but fell short
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 12:35
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cleveland Indians executive Chris Antonetti says the franchise and representatives for star shortstop Francisco Lindor made a "sincere and earnest effort" to agree on a long-term contract before deciding this week to suspend talks.Antonetti, the president of baseball operations, said Wednesday the sides worked for months and tried "different and creative concepts" to strike a deal, but…
Britton to undergo tests after hit by line drive
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 10:42
TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton was hit on his right wrist by a line drive during a simulated game Wednesday and will undergo tests at a hospital.Britton was pitching in his second inning when he got hurt on the drive off the bat of Erik Kratz. The 32-year-old left-hander walked off the mound and to shallow…
Rockies' Walker to be Avs' emergency goaltender
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Tuesday, 10 March 2020 19:57
The NHL's emergency goalie system has created new celebrities, like 42-year-old former Zamboni driver David Ayres, who was thrust into action last month for the Carolina Hurricanes.Now Hall of Famers are signing up for the job.Larry Walker, the longtime Colorado Rockies outfielder who was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, will serve as the Colorado Avalanche's honorary emergency goalie…
Reports: Seattle to ban gatherings of 250 or more
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Tuesday, 10 March 2020 22:04
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday will announce a ban on gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple reports.The ban will include sporting events and concerts, according to The Seattle Times.The Seattle Dragons host the Los Angeles Wildcats in an…
Yu Darvish can guess your blood type
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Tuesday, 10 March 2020 08:35
MESA -- Yu Darvish is the only human being on the planet who has the following two abilities: He can throw nine different pitches on the mound and then, while hanging out in the clubhouse after the game, the Chicago Cubs righty can guess your blood type.Wait. What?It might be the strangest party trick anyone's ever heard of, but for…
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