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Oakland Athletics' Jesús Aguilar celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Reds at Athletics 4/30/2023

May. 18, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics pitcher Rico Garcia, second from left, is pulled after giving up a grand slam home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Athletics at Yankees 5/10/2023

May. 18, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics pitcher Rico Garcia, second from left, is pulled after giving up a grand slam home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Could the A's really play in Las Vegas' minor league park? Recent history says yes

By Mark Anderson May. 18, 2023 02:28 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Australia's bruising, bustling rugby league could be Vegas-bound

By Dennis Passa May. 16, 2023 10:34 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, is congratulated by Brandon Marsh (16) after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Phillies at Giants 5/15/2023

May. 16, 2023 12:43 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run that scored Wilmer Flores (41) and Bryce Johnson (58) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in San Francisco, Monday, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Conforto's 3-run homer propels Giants to 6-3 win over Phillies

By Henry Schulman May. 16, 2023 12:42 AM EDT

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros Monday, May 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Cubs at Astros 5/15/2023

May. 15, 2023 08:05 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the field before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Rangers at Athletics 5/14/2023

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

MLB Amateur draft held at Lumen Field during All-Star week

May. 08, 2023 12:03 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The Major League Baseball amateur draft will be held inside Lumen Field as part of All-Star Game week activities in Seattle this summer. ...

Today in Sports - NY Knicks win their first NBA championship

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
May 8 1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds. ...

Today in Sports - Lou Gehrig plays his final game

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 30 1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a 2-0 perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. 1939 — Lou Gehrig sets...

Today in Sports - Bo Jackson picked #1 overall in NFL Draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 29 1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy on Friday, April 21, 2023. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney were suspended indefinitely, while Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams have been suspended six games.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
NFL, other leagues balancing betting revenue, game integrity

By Mark Anderson Apr. 26, 2023 05:06 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks, left, talks to Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka before a baseball game between the Rays and the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tryon-Shoyinka is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Astros at Rays 4/26/2023

Apr. 26, 2023 04:45 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Esteury Ruiz (1) flies out to right field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Athletics at Angels 4/24/2023

Apr. 26, 2023 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - People watch a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., July 23, 2022. The Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof stadium in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday, April 19, 2023, that the team finalized the deal to buy the 49-acre site last week close to the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Is growing Las Vegas big enough for 3 major pro teams?

By Mark Anderson Apr. 26, 2023 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - NFL football draft coverage plays in the sportsbook at Circa, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Murphy vs. NCAA ushered in a new era of legalized sports betting in the U.S., allowing states to establish their own sports wagering laws. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
A look at sports gambling rules among Big 4 pro leagues

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 26, 2023 06:10 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Orlando Brown Jr. throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Rangers at Reds 4/25/2023

Apr. 25, 2023 07:17 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball - R. Henderson sets MLB walks record

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1901 — In the opener at Detroit’s Bennett Park, the Tigers beat Milwaukee in a great comeback. Trailing 13-4 going into the bottom of the...

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Cardinals at Mariners 4/23/2023

Apr. 23, 2023 07:27 PM EDT