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Braves legend Chipper Jones joined the For The Win podcast on Monday morning on behalf of Delta and the airline’s season-long Delta Dugout fan-loyalty initiative. Audio from the full podcast is embedded below. Jones weighed in on the on-field brawl between the Rangers and Blue Jays on Sunday, the escalation of a feud that started with Jose Bautista’s emphatic bat-flip in Game 5 of the ALDS. In what looked certain…

It’s upfront season in the US, the time when broadcast and cable networks make their glitzy annual pitches to marketers, and secure half their advertising sales for the year. As the highest-rated US cable network, the sports-focused Disney-owned channel ESPN has historically held an enviable position during the upfronts. But on Tuesday (May 17) when it makes its presentation amid uncertainty and increasing competition from younger rivals such as NBCSN…

The survey results show those changes may continue. More than 90 percent of respondents who identified as sports fans said they are willing to pay for sports programming. Sixty-three percent of fans said they would pay for an over-the-top subscription, while 56 percent added they would spend more of their budget on online streaming than cable or satellite channels. Thirty-two percent of older millennials, from ages 29 to 36, said…

Virtual reality’s ability to immerse viewers in new worlds has fueled talk of a fundamental change in how consumers experience media. While interest is growing in the emerging technology, and companies are racing to ship virtual reality headsets and content, one of the most popular areas of media consumption — sports — is unlikely to see major changes. Some virtual reality experts say the experience of watching a sports game on…

FILE – In this file photo taken on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko gestures while speaking during a news conference after he addressed the upper chamber of the Russian parliament in Moscow.(Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP) Russia’s Minister of Sport apologized for athletes and coaches who have broken anti-doping rules as the country’s track and field athletes face a ban from competing at the Summer Olympics in…

Police sniffer dogs were used at Old Trafford as part of the security check An “urgent” inquiry has been demanded after a dummy bomb used in a security exercise caused a Premier League match at Old Trafford to be postponed. The game between Manchester United and Bournemouth was called off after the item was discovered close to kick-off. A controlled explosion was carried out on the device, which police said…

Introduction Brazil’s recently suspended president, Dilma Rousseff, lit the Olympic torch on May 3. Evaristo Sa/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Brazil is experiencing its worst recession in decades, its president has been suspended pending an impeachment trial, and the country remains the epicenter of the Zika epidemic. The Olympics, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro, are three months away, and the World Health Organization is urging athletes and…

It’s a light Monday with only nine games on the MLB schedule, but that’s not going to stop us from picking through the stats and splits to help you put together your daily fantasy baseball strategy. Based on the numbers, you can find plenty of good sleepers and value picks, including a killer Rays stack in the early games and cheap Rangers and A’s stacks in the late games. We’ve also…

Mixed Leagues Jose Reyes, SS, Colorado Rockies Justin Smoak, 1B, Toronto Blue Jays C.J. Cron, 1B, Los Angeles Angels Steve Pearce, 1B/2B/OF, Tampa Bay Rays Mark Reynolds, 1B/3B/OF, Colorado Rockies Matt Wisler, SP, Atlanta Braves Dan Straily, SP, Cincinnati Reds Nick Vincent, RP, Seattle Mariners   AL-Only Bobby Wilson, C, Texas Rangers Tyler Naquin, OF, Cleveland Indians Jhoulys Chacin, SP, Los Angeles Angels CC Sabathia, SP, New York Yankees Dillon…

Police in Haverhill are boosting patrols after two people were shot in a basketball court next to a baseball field where young teenagers were playing. Essex County District Attorney’s Office said police responded to Swasey Field around 4 p.m. Saturday for a report of shots fired. “I thought someone was shooting off fireworks,” Tom Crockett, who was coaching baseball at the time said. “We just heard three bangs. We turned…

By: Andrew Joseph | May 15, 2016 8:33 pm Follow @andyj0seph

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The survey results show those changes may continue. More than 90 percent of respondents who identified as sports fans said they are willing to pay for sports programming. Sixty-three percent of fans said they would pay for an over-the-top subscription, while 56 percent added they would spend more of their budget on online streaming than cable or satellite channels. Thirty-two percent of older millennials, from ages 29 to 36, said…

FILE – In this file photo taken on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko gestures while speaking during a news conference after he addressed the upper chamber of the Russian parliament in Moscow.(Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP) Russia’s Minister of Sport apologized for athletes and coaches who have broken anti-doping rules as the country’s track and field athletes face a ban from competing at the Summer Olympics in…

Police sniffer dogs were used at Old Trafford as part of the security check An “urgent” inquiry has been demanded after a dummy bomb used in a security exercise caused a Premier League match at Old Trafford to be postponed. The game between Manchester United and Bournemouth was called off after the item was discovered close to kick-off. A controlled explosion was carried out on the device, which police said…

Rashford has yet to play for the England senior team England manager Roy Hodgson has named Manchester United’s 18-year-old striker Marcus Rashford in an initial 26-man squad for Euro 2016. Newcastle United winger Andros Townsend and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere are also called up for the tournament. But Theo Walcott, Phil Jagielka, Jermain Defoe and Mark Noble miss out. All 24 teams have until 31 May to submit their 23-man…

FIFA MANCHESTER, England (AP) A fake bomb left behind during a security exercise led police to evacuate Manchester United’s home stadium, disrupting the final day of the English Premier League season and bringing embarrassment to one of the world’s best-known sports teams. Police initially described the device as ”incredibly lifelike” as United’s planned match with Bournemouth was cancelled, to boos from some fans, and a controlled explosion was carried out….

By: Andrew Joseph | May 15, 2016 8:33 pm Follow @andyj0seph

Our daily fantasy baseball picks continue with starting pitcher rankings, strategy, and advice for Monday’s MLB slate. There are nine games on the schedule today, and with no true “aces” among the probable starters, finding the right pitcher won’t be easy. One strategy is to play the splits and gamble on someone like Jon Niese against the Braves or John Lamb against the Indians (i.e. teams that struggle against lefties). You…