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The Blue Jays beat the A’s, 5-3, on Sunday thanks in part to a two-RBI Josh Donaldson double in the ninth inning. One of the runners he drove home was Junior Lake, who singled on a pitch that hit his bat in two different places. We’ve seen this type of thing before, but it’s a rarity and is pretty fun to see in slow motion. Check it out: One might…

RELATED: Bowman grateful for opportunity LOUDON, N.H. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. summed it up best on Twitter following the New Hampshire 301 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday.   Don’t be fooled by Alex Bowman ‘s 26th-place finish at the “Magic Mile” — the young driver made an impression on the race track while filling the seat of NASCAR’s most popular driver before a…

Matt Kenseth’s car was fast on the track and deemed illegal off it, as NASCAR determined Kenseth’s No. 20 car did not meet specifications after he won Sunday’s NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Kenseth’s car failed the postrace laser inspection system station, which measures various parts pertaining to the chassis including alignment, tire chamber and axle housing. Officials will bring the car back to NASCAR’s research and…

The mother of the cyclist Chris Boardman has been killed in a cycling accident, her son has announced. Carol Boardman, herself a former racing cyclist, died from injuries sustained in collision with a pick-up truck while out riding her bike in north Wales, the former Olympic cycling champion said. “She leaves behind Keith, her partner for more than half a century, Lisa and I, and a large, loving family,” Boardman…

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Former big-league pitcher Roger Clemens is still going to give this whole “playing baseball” thing a go at the age of 53. And he’s going to be joined by the most random assortment of former MLB players that we could ever think of. It was announced Sunday that an “MLB Star” team of sorts will compete in the summer’s National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kan. The NBC World…

Northampton went 4-0 in pool play at the Cal Ripken nine-and-under state tournament over the weekend in Hadley, qualifying for the semifinals as the top seed. On Saturday, Northampton beat Frontier 7-2 and Milford 12-6. Luke McGrath went 4 for 4 with a triple in an 18-0 win over Hudson on Sunday. Jordan Peters had a triple and a single in a 12-2 win over Northbridge, while Jack Sherman hit…

Wreckage from the tornado in Watkins last week, on Sunday, afternoon, July 17 in downtown Watkins. (Photo: Jessie Wade, jwade@stcloudtimes.com) WATKINS — Almost one week after a tornado swept through multiple cities in Central Minnesota, leaving heavy damage specifically in Watkins, communities have continued to work with one another to put the pieces back together. One way the residents of Watkins are enjoying the little things? Baseball. “Those who come to…

Baseball is a funny thing.  Investing time, energy and focus on a given team or game can bring out the innermost emotions of fans. The seemingly arbitrary on-field events can hold especially powerful emotional weight for the supremely invested, something to which most young fans can attest.  One young Pirates fan definitely can, and was caught on-camera riding the emotional rollercoaster in Sunday’s tense affair with the Nats at Nationals…

UK Draft List Recap The Wildcats had 4 players from the 2016 roster drafted in addition to six members of the incoming recruiting class.  Actually it’s more like five members of the recruiting class, but more on that later.  Here’s the list of UK-related draftees along with their signing bonus (if applicable): The only real surprise is Zack Thompson not signing with the Rays. 11th-round…

The mother of the cyclist Chris Boardman has been killed in a cycling accident, her son has announced. Carol Boardman, herself a former racing cyclist, died from injuries sustained in collision with a pick-up truck while out riding her bike in north Wales, the former Olympic cycling champion said. “She leaves behind Keith, her partner for more than half a century, Lisa and I, and a large, loving family,” Boardman…

RELATED: Results | Chase Grid | Standings SHOP: Kenseth gear Matt Kenseth came on strong late to get by Martin Truex Jr. and later Denny Hamlin for the win in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota also had to survive a rash of cautions late to secure the victory. Kenseth took the lead…

x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Gluck looks ahead to the New Hampshire 301 and the story lines that fans should keep an eye on leading up to this weekend. USA TODAY Sports Carl Edwards (19) leads the field into Turn 1 to start the the 2015 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.(Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports) LOUDON, N.H.  — It’s NASCAR race day at New…

RELATED: Support for Dale Jr. LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick said driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will undergo additional tests early next week as the popular driver works through concussion-like symptoms that sidelined him for Sunday’s New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “I’m not a doctor but he’s running through a bunch of tests, going to have some more tests the first of…

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A letter drafted by U.S. and Canadian anti-doping leaders urging Russia’s removal from the upcoming Olympics is circulating days before the public release of a report expected to detail a state-sponsored doping system that corrupted the country’s entire sports program. The letter, drafted last week and obtained by The Associated Press, is being prepared to possibly be sent to the International Olympic Committee‘s president and executive board after the Monday…

Media playback is not supported on this device Pakistan mark win with push-up celebration England were denied an unlikely Lord’s victory by Pakistan as the tourists completed a 75-run win in a thrilling first Test. Chasing 283 to win on the fourth day, Alastair Cook’s side were undone by some inspired bowling. Jonny Bairstow (48), Gary Ballance (43) and James Vince (42) had given the hosts faint hope. However, spinner…

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Media playback is not supported on this device Edmund sends GB into Davis Cup semi-final Kyle Edmund took Great Britain into the Davis Cup semi-finals with victory over Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic in Belgrade. Edmund, who also won Friday’s opening singles match, won 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-5) to give Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead. Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot won Saturday’s doubles match before Edmund sealed the win in two hours…