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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariners at Braves 5/21/2023

May. 21, 2023 02:53 PM EDT

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

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

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (37) wipes his brow during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox at Braves 5/9/2023

May. 09, 2023 08:59 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. ...

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

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

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

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mariners at Guardians 4/7/2023

Apr. 07, 2023 04:47 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp watches his RBI single in front of Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Guardians at Athletics 4/5/2023

Apr. 05, 2023 12:53 AM EDT

St Louis Cards announcer McLaughlin arrested on DWI charge

Dec. 06, 2022 01:13 AM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals television announcer Dan McLaughlin was charged Monday as a persistent offender of driving while intoxicated, a day after he was arrested...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

United States' Shaq Moore (18) and Yunus Musah celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest

By Ronald Blum Nov. 30, 2022 01:39 PM EST

A photograph taken using a drone shows Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium after owners the Glazer family announced they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives", Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. On Tuesday, the same day the potential sale was annnounced it was also it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United by mutual consent. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2022 05:30 AM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (2) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 04:10 PM EST

The grandstand at the shuttered Arlington International Racecourse is seen from parking lot in Arlington Heights, Ill., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Chicago Bears want to turn the Arlington Heights site, once a jewel of thoroughbred racing, into a different kind of gem, anchored by an enclosed stadium and bursting with year-round activity — assuming a deal with Churchill Downs Inc. to buy the land goes through. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports construction rolls right through economic uncertainty

By Andrew Seligman And John Wawrow Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

FILE - David Neal, executive producer of Fox's FIFA World Cup soccer coverage from Qatar, mingles during a preview event Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in New York. Fox Sports executive producer David Neal first heard in 2015 that the World Cup was moving to near the holiday season and he thought it would be the biggest lump of coal for the network and soccer supporters. But Neal and others have discovered that the world’s biggest soccer tournament could be the ultimate gift for Fox, Telemundo and sports fans. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Fox, Telemundo see advantages to late fall World Cup

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2022 04:17 AM EST

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) hits Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season's 1st half

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2022 06:04 AM EST