Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly considering University of Tennessee's championship-winning coach Tony Vitello for their managerial position, signalling a bold new direction for the MLB franchise.
In a stunning MLB draft twist, San Francisco Giants' selection Bryce Eldridge rejects professional contract to pursue college baseball career at Tennessee, leaving baseball world reeling.
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Canadian rookie Tyler Gough delivers a masterful performance for Seattle Mariners against star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers lineup in his unexpected MLB debut.
The baseball world mourns as former New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners catcher Jesús Montero passes away unexpectedly at age 35 in his native Venezuela.
A shocking incident at an MLB game saw a Dodgers war veteran subjected to racist taunts from a female fan, sparking outrage and investigations.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge heads for surgery on troublesome left hand after being struck by pitch, dealing devastating blow to team's playoff hopes.
The Football Association has come down hard on 21 non-league clubs after uncovering widespread illegal betting activities, issuing unprecedented fines that have sent shockwaves through English football.
A devoted Chicago Cubs supporter caused a stir at the Vatican when he shouted at a stained-glass window of Pope Leo XIII, blaming him for the team's infamous curse. The bizarre incident highlights the enduring superstition among baseball fans.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering receives emotional support from team-mates after devastating error costs team victory against Los Angeles Dodgers in heartbreaking MLB showdown.
Exclusive: Boston Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell opens up about losing his son to cancer and how the baseball community rallied around his family during their darkest hours.
Macarthur Bulls captain Ulises Dávila faces serious charges after admitting involvement in an A-League betting conspiracy that has rocked Australian football.
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Aaron Judge's dramatic home run sparks incredible five-run rally as New York Yankees fight back from brink of elimination in dramatic ALDS showdown.
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In a historic World Baseball Classic upset, underdog Spain defeats tournament favourites Japan 6-5 in a Miami thriller, advancing to the semi-finals against the winner of USA-Venezuela.
Major League Baseball CEO Rob Manfred sparks outrage after suggesting Jacksonville could support an MLB team while dismissing relocation concerns about small-market clubs like Miami Marlins.
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Angels are in advanced negotiations to relocate from Anaheim to Santa Ana, potentially creating Southern California's newest Major League Baseball destination and transforming Orange County's sports landscape.
The baseball world is reeling as Cam Schlittler, grandson of Yankees icon Chris Russo, rejects the Boston Red Sox despite being drafted, choosing to return to college instead in a move that echoes family loyalties.
The struggling New York Mets have made sweeping changes to their coaching staff, dismissing five key personnel in a bold move to salvage their faltering season.
Legendary New York Yankees scout Dick Groch, the man who famously insisted Derek Jeter wouldn't attend college and was instrumental in bringing the future Hall of Famer to the Bronx, has died aged 84.
Former MLB star Ben McDonald delivers scathing critique of baseball's playoff format, comparing it to NHL's 'lottery system' and warning it's damaging the sport's integrity.
A professional assistant referee has been suspended from football after admitting to placing hundreds of bets on games, including those he was officiating, in a major integrity breach.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza defends his controversial bullpen strategy after dramatic late-game collapse against rivals. Exclusive insight into the managerial thinking behind the polarising move.
As the MLB playoffs approach, the Seattle Mariners stand on the brink of history. After nearly five decades of heartbreak, our expert analysis examines whether this could finally be their championship year.
Exclusive insight into MLB's expansion plans as San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner reveals his preferred cities for new baseball franchises, with London emerging as a strong international contender.
Australian footballers Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis have been handed their fate by a UK court for their roles in a deliberate yellow card betting scheme during a 2023 National League match. Discover the full details of the sentencing and the scandal th