Atlanta Braves right-hander Jacob Webb hopes the Mets’ Kevin Pillar has a “speedy recovery” after hitting him in the face with a pitch Tuesday night.
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Braves pitcher Huascar Ynoa suffers broken hand from punching dugout bench
Atlanta’s Huascar Ynoa, who gained fame earlier this season for his slugging, will be out a couple months with fractured bone in his pitching hand.
Denver Broncos make groundbreaking hire, adding Kelly Kleine to front office
Former Vikings player personnel exec and college scout Kelly Kleine takes over as Broncos’ director of football operations.
Giants sign former first-round pick Kelvin Benjamin, possibly as a tight end
The 6-5, 240-pound Kelvin Benjamin was the Panthers’ first-round selection in the 2014 draft, but hasn’t played in the NFL since 2018.
New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin has COVID-19 ‘breakthrough positive’
The Yankees acknowledged a “breakthrough positive” involving the former MLB player and current third base coach.
Athletics threatening to leave Oakland if city doesn’t approve new MLB stadium
MLB has given A’s permission to explore moving from the city they’ve called home since 1968 if a new stadium deal falls through.
Sportscaster Kenny Mayne leaving ESPN after 27-year run
Kenny Mayne joined ESPN in 1994 and developed a strong following while covering auto racing, horse racing, the NFL and anchoring SportsCenter.
Washington Nationals TV broadcaster F.P. Santangelo accused of sexual assault
Woman claims former MLB player F.P. Santangelo made unwanted advances toward her several years ago, allegations he says are “untrue.”
Pelicans executive fined $50,000 for criticizing officials in wake of Zion Williamson injury
NBA punishes VP David Griffin for suggesting that referees haven’t been paying attention as Pelicans star is “mauled in the paint on a regular basis.”
Alex Ovechkin buying stake in NWSL’s Washington Spirit: ‘I support everybody in this town’
“I support everybody in this town,” Captials forward Alex Ovechkin said in joining a growing list of celebrities who’ve become part-owners in women’s soccer franchises.