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A spectator’s video from a Little League baseball game in Cooper City, Florida, captured what can happen when adults lose their cool on the field. The Cubs and Rays, two under-10 baseball teams playing in the Cooper City Optimist League, were playing against each other Saturday afternoon when an argument erupted near the third-base line. The video, given to ABC News by the spectator, who requested anonymity, showed one young…

Almost every sportswriter I know loves to romanticize about the old days — when being a beat writer allowed you to get to know the people you covered on a meaningful level. You developed a good working relationship, a give and take. Maybe the player would get angry with you for something you wrote, but you would talk it out and move on. I’m 29 and I have no idea…

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Sports legends Tom Brady and Serena Williams are worried about the next generation of athletes. They joined some of the industry’s most prominent names for a panel Wednesday night looking to draw attention to what was called a “financial crisis” facing youth sports programs in America. According to a study from the non-profit Up2Us, more than $3.5 billion has been slashed from school athletic programs since…

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A spectator’s video from a Little League baseball game in Cooper City, Florida, captured what can happen when adults lose their cool on the field. The Cubs and Rays, two under-10 baseball teams playing in the Cooper City Optimist League, were playing against each other Saturday afternoon when an argument erupted near the third-base line. The video, given to ABC News by the spectator, who requested anonymity, showed one young…

Los Angeles (AFP) – Curt Schilling was sacked from his job as a baseball analyst by American sports broadcaster ESPN on Wednesday, following a sarcastic online post that was seen as attacking transgender people. The former Major League Baseball pitcher on Tuesday reposted a photo on Facebook showing a large man wearing a wig and women’s clothing. The caption read: “LET HIM IN! to the restroom with your daughter or…

Caption Close STAMFORD — There is an adage in baseball about getting your leadoff man on base and good things happening. Especially if the players behind him can get him over and get him in. That is exactly what the Westhill baseball team did Wednesday against city rival Trinity Catholic. Leadoff man Dean Depreta reached base three times, scoring twice as the Vikings defeated the Crusaders 3-1 at Westhill in…

Caption Close RIDGEFIELD — After setting goals and falling short of their expectations for two straight seasons, the Brien McMahon baseball team decided one simple goal would be plenty for this spring. “This year, we just said, ‘Let’s go play ball,’” Senators coach John Cross said. “We didn’t put any pressure on ourselves and it’s coming together nicely. We’re really playing as one.” After back-to-back, seven-win seasons left McMahon on…

Almost every sportswriter I know loves to romanticize about the old days — when being a beat writer allowed you to get to know the people you covered on a meaningful level. You developed a good working relationship, a give and take. Maybe the player would get angry with you for something you wrote, but you would talk it out and move on. I’m 29 and I have no idea…

x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Gluck breaks down what to expect in Richmond. USA TODAY Sports Tony Stewart during qualifying for the Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) DENVER, N.C. — Tony Stewart is “beyond mad” with NASCAR over the sanctioning body’s lack of lug nut enforcement on pit road, the driver/team owner said…

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LONDON (AP) — Defending the integrity of athletics ahead of Sunday’s London Marathon, Kenyan runners insisted Wednesday that they run clean and don’t need to resort to doping in the pursuit of glory. “It’s a noble sport,” Eliud Kipchoge said as he prepares to defend his London title on Sunday. “We are really working hard in training and I can assure the general public that we are really clean as…

One of NASCAR’s most popular venues, Bristol Motor Speedway has a knack for eliciting strong emotions from both drivers and fans. This past weekend was no exception, with the inbox filling with those reacting to what unfolded on the track, in the grandstands and even in the garage. To submit a question for the weekly NASCAR mailbag, email Jordan. It seemed like everyone on Twitter was bitching about…

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A spectator’s video from a Little League baseball game in Cooper City, Florida, captured what can happen when adults lose their cool on the field. The Cubs and Rays, two under-10 baseball teams playing in the Cooper City Optimist League, were playing against each other Saturday afternoon when an argument erupted near the third-base line. The video, given to ABC News by the spectator, who requested anonymity, showed one young…

Almost every sportswriter I know loves to romanticize about the old days — when being a beat writer allowed you to get to know the people you covered on a meaningful level. You developed a good working relationship, a give and take. Maybe the player would get angry with you for something you wrote, but you would talk it out and move on. I’m 29 and I have no idea…

The wealthiest schools in college sports are cashing in with high academic performances. Others are paying a stiff price for sub-par scores. The NCAA’s latest Academic Progress Rate numbers, released Wednesday, show that schools with less money continue to play catch-up even as athletes remain in school and work toward degrees at record rates. “I think that’s been a proven fact,” Southern University interim athletic director Roman Banks said following…

LONDON (AP) — Defending the integrity of athletics ahead of Sunday’s London Marathon, Kenyan runners insisted Wednesday that they run clean and don’t need to resort to doping in the pursuit of glory. “It’s a noble sport,” Eliud Kipchoge said as he prepares to defend his London title on Sunday. “We are really working hard in training and I can assure the general public that we are really clean as…

View photo . (AP) Curt Schilling, a former All-Star and World Series champion pitcher who transitioned into one of ESPN’s highest-profile baseball analysts, was fired Wednesday, just two days after commenting on and promoting a controversial anti-transgender meme on his Facebook page.  The meme dealt with the controversial public restroom laws, which have been on ballots in states across the country throughout the past year and were most recently a topic…