The Rockies are finalizing a deal to hire Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.
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F1, FIA bid to throw out Massa’s ’08 title legal case
Felipe Massa’s High Court claims are a “misguided attempt” to reopen the result of the 2008 drivers’ championship, in which he was the runner-up to Lewis Hamilton, lawyers for former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone have said.
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Norris on leading F1 title battle: Nothing will change
Lando Norris insisted nothing will change in how he approaches the pursuit of a first career Formula 1 championship now he holds a narrow title lead so close to the end of the season.
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Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
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Gauff ousted as Sabalenka, Pegula reach semis
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka earned a third straight group stage win at the WTA Finals by beating Coco Gauff 7-6 (5), 6-2, eliminating her American opponent from the tournament.
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Purdue F Kaufman-Renn (hip) misses opener
No. 1 Purdue was without starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn on Tuesday night for its season opener against Evansville because of a hip injury.
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F1 title battle: Verstappen feeling ‘no pressure’
Max Verstappen has claimed it is “remarkable” and “very impressive” that he remains in the world championship hunt as he stoked up the mind games with Lando Norris and McLaren as this season’s Formula 1 battle reaches its climax.
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Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.
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Stammen to manage Padres after vetting hopefuls
Former reliever Craig Stammen, who was involved with interviewing managerial candidates for the Padres, was himself hired to the position, replacing Mike Shildt.
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