Yordan Alvarez’s towering shot to right field hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park and then richocheted into foul territory. The Astros challenged the call, but it was upheld.
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Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K’s
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.
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McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut
Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.
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Sources: Cubs extend Hoerner with 6-year deal
The Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Boston College hires UConn assistant Murray
Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next head coach, the school announced on Thursday.
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Pepperdine names Virginia’s Aldrich hoops coach
Pepperdine has finalized a deal to hire Virginia associate head coach Griff Aldrich as the Waves’ new men’s basketball coach, the school announced.
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Barnes retiring as Oregon State athletic director
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes, who has overseen the school’s new paradigm in the wake of the collapse and rebuild of the Pac-12, is retiring, the school announced.
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Swiatek splits with coach after Miami Open loss
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek has parted company with her coach after her shocking first-round elimination at the Miami Open.
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Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
All the key dates for a much-anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season in a new era of regulations and 11 teams.