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First off, a quick introduction, though if you don’t know what FanDuel is, well, you’re missing out. FanDuel is a site that offers daily fantasy sports games. Participants are given a chance every day to select new players, fill out a lineup and, most importantly, win some cash. If you choose poorly Monday you can come back Tuesday and try again. Easy as that. Click here to enter a $5 FanDuel contest that offers a $10,000…

“Juuuuuust a bit outside…” Who can forget that line iconic line uttered by baseball announcer Harry Doyle from one of the greatest baseball movies ever made, “Major League.” Of course, the real Harry Doyle, the amazing Bob Uecker is pretty, well, amazing himself. Uecker, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers‘ broadcaster, is in his 60th season in Major League Baseball. In conjunction with tonight’s “Major League” Night, the Brewers will celebrate Ueck’s…

By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer TORONTO (AP) — Women’s baseball made history Monday at the Pan Am Games, the first time it’s been played in a large, multi-sport event. There was no live television coverage at the debut, and perhaps only 200 fans saw the first pitch as American left hander Sarah Hudek threw a ball just off the plate to open the game against leadoff hitter Astrid Rodriguez…

Click photo to enlarge WALNUT CREEK — They were the then-politically OK Aztecs and Apaches, and the Creeks from walnut land — teams of aged-out Little Leaguers and high school baseball players from around the Diablo Valley who wanted to keep their gloves limber and bats hot. So the boys prolonged their dusty summers and dreams of drawing a scout’s interest by joining teams organized in the 1970s and ’80s…

Detroit Tigers off day pitcher Justin Verlander watching from the dugout in the sixth inning during their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Detroit on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Comerica Park.(Photo: Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press) Justin Verlander has become baseball’s Tiger Woods. When he was at the top of his game,  Verlander was the Cy Young and MYP. When Tiger Woods was at the top of…

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HBO’s “Real Sports” tonight takes a look at domestic violence in MMA, and fighter War Machine and former girlfriend Christy Mack’s sad tale is featured prominently. The show airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and replays are available throughout the week. “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” an influential monthly newsmagazine show that’s won numerous Sports Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, has released a preview of the segment,…

Now, with two years under the belt for much of its executive team, Sports Authority is hoping to end years of what Moody’s described as “inconsistent” operating performance—the result of weak execution, high promotional activity and competitive pressure. Moody’s recently upgraded Sports Authority’s ratings outlook from “negative” to “stable,” as the retailer works to tweak its merchandise mix, revamp its physical and digital stores, and cut costs….

When it comes to sports, there seems to be something for everyone. There are team sports and activities you can do alone. There’s exercise that requires equipment, or none at all. But how much benefit you get from each one depends on a lot of factors, including how much you weigh, how long you play and the intensity of the activity. People play sports for personal enjoyment and health, according…

Through a new grant program called Sport for Health, the Trail Blazers Foundation has awarded a total of $102,000 to eight local nonprofit organizations this month. Sport for Health grants target nonprofit organizations focused on serving youth with a mission, primary goal or existing program that encourages kids and families to be more physically active. Sport for Health is the latest granting process launched through the Trail Blazers Foundation, bringing…

Jimmie Johnson, front, and Carl Edwards, shown here at the 2013 Brickyard 400, are skeptical of the new package NASCAR created for Indianapolis Motor Speedway.(Photo: Marc Lebryk, The Indianapolis Star) LOUDON, N.H. — Aerodynamics changes instituted by NASCAR at Kentucky Speedway for the July 11 event were well-received after what was widely deemed one of the most entertaining races of the Sprint Cup season. Another adjustment this weekend at Indianapolis Motor…

Kessel, 23, sustained a concussion while playing for the U.S. National Team and hasn’t played hockey since the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. She sat out last season with concussion-like symptoms and hasn’t participated in any U.S. National Team activities since Sochi. Kessel used her first redshirt to play in the Winter Olympics and her second one last year, closing the door for any future return to college hockey….

Professional soccer stadium renderings first began floating around St. Paul City Hall nearly two years ago, well before discussions with Minnesota United FC owner Bill McGuire reignited in May. And the sides are discussing a St. Paul soccer stadium with more intensity than the mayor’s administration has recently let on. Mayor Chris Coleman met with McGuire last week for the third time in as many months as St. Paul tries…

TORONTO – Women’s baseball made history Monday at the Pan Am Games, the first time it’s been played in a large, multi-sport event. There was no live television coverage at the debut, and perhaps only 200 fans saw the first pitch as American left hander Sarah Hudek threw a ball just off the plate to open the game against leadoff hitter Astrid Rodriguez of Venezuela….

Click photo to enlarge WALNUT CREEK — They were the then-politically OK Aztecs and Apaches, and the Creeks from walnut land — teams of aged-out Little Leaguers and high school baseball players from around the Diablo Valley who wanted to keep their gloves limber and bats hot. So the boys prolonged their dusty summers and dreams of drawing a scout’s interest by joining teams organized in the 1970s and ’80s…

“Impression: First Night Game” by Mark Daly. This piece priced at $3,950 at Cincinnati Art Galleries.(Photo: Provided) The 86th Major League Baseball All-Star Game will showcase Cincinnati’s love of baseball, but also its love of art. Cincinnati Art Galleries called out to artists nationwide for its baseball-themed work for its All-Star Art Invitational. Most of the entered art is from local artists, but the gallery also received submissions from California…

Detroit Tigers off day pitcher Justin Verlander watching from the dugout in the sixth inning during their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Detroit on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Comerica Park.(Photo: Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press) Justin Verlander has become baseball’s Tiger Woods. When he was at the top of his game,  Verlander was the Cy Young and MYP. When Tiger Woods was at the top of…

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Now, with two years under the belt for much of its executive team, Sports Authority is hoping to end years of what Moody’s described as “inconsistent” operating performance—the result of weak execution, high promotional activity and competitive pressure. Moody’s recently upgraded Sports Authority’s ratings outlook from “negative” to “stable,” as the retailer works to tweak its merchandise mix, revamp its physical and digital stores, and cut costs….

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Liverpool are set to be disappointed in their attempts to make Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus, 26, their record £46m signing, with Real Madrid set to beat them to the Germany international’s signature. (Liverpool Echo)  Manchester United have had a record bid turned down for Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller,…