Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn’t want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.
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Reds’ Greene headed to IL with strained groin
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.
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Doohan out, Colapinto in: instability impedes Alpine ambition
Alpine has swapped drivers and lost a team principal this week, instability that will keep it down F1’s order.
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Brewers’ Rodríguez demoted, Civale set for rehab
The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment.
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Sinner returns from doping ban at Italian Open
Jannik Sinner is returning from a doping ban at the Italian Open.
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How NASCAR drivers keep their cool in 140-degree cockpits
NASCAR cockpits can reach 140 degrees, so how do drivers keep cool? The answer is liquid-cooled clothing.
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Briatore denies Oakes rift after shock Alpine exit
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that Oliver Oakes’ resignation as team principal was linked to a disagreement between the two over the team’s driver line-up.
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Forza Motorsport introduces public meetups feature in anniversary update
Update 20 for Forza Motorsport is out on all platforms to celebrate a big milestone.
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Brandon Miller testifies he was nearly shot in ’23
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during a January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
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Lemon, WS champ and 3-time All-Star, dies at 70
Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70.