Ceddanne Rafaela is set to make his debut with the Boston Red Sox after he set a record for stolen bases while playing in the minor leagues.
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Cardinals QB shakeup: Kyler Murray to start season on PUP list, Colt McCoy released
The Cardinals released veteran backup Colt McCoy, opening the door for either Josh Dobbs or Clayton Tune to start with Kyler Murray still sidelined.
‘Like a baseball bat to the kneecaps’: Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh weighs in on suspension
While Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t get into specifics, he did speak about his Saturday plans for the next three weeks.
Study finds connection between CTE and athletes who died before age 30
In the largest case series to date on athletes who died young, researchers find “remarkable” link between brain injury and early death.
Matthew Stafford feels like he ‘can’t connect’ with young Rams teammates, wife Kelly says
Kelly Stafford said her husband is having a hard time connecting with his younger Rams teammates because they are on their phones after practice.
War Eagle. Sooner Schooner. The Grove. Top college football traditions, ranked.
What makes college football special? Its traditions. And the best ones take place across the country. Our ranking of the 15 best.
Coco Gauff enters US Open as a favorite after working with Brad Gilbert
The Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert partnership has yielded a remarkable run of success that will carry her into the U.S. Open as one of the favorites.
Collaborative effort helps US men’s basketball cruise past Greece, into World Cup second round
Team USA had 11 of its 12 players score at least five points, led by Austin Reaves’ 15 points, in a rout that helps the Americans advance/
‘World champion of what?’ Noah Lyles’ criticism sparks backlash by NBA players
After winning the 100- and 200-meter races at worlds, Noah Lyles created a stir by saying NBA Finals winners aren’t “world champions.”
NHL offseason grades: Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs make the biggest news
The Penguins made the biggest trade by acquiring Erik Karlsson while the Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a record deal. How each team fared.