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Sacramento’s bid for a Major League Soccer team was plunged into chaos Wednesday over a dispute between Sacramento Republic FC’s lead investor and its founder over use of the Republic brand. Less than 24 hours after the bid was formally submitted, representatives of Republic FC charged that lead investor Kevin Nagle violated his agreement with the club by applying for the MLS franchise without using the Republic brand. Nagle, however,…

MANKATO, Minn. (KMSP) – The southern Minnesota community is mourning the death of a young student-athlete. According to the Minnesota State Department of Athletics, Adam Ellingson, 20, unexpectedly died Tuesday morning. “It is with a heavy heart that Maverick Athletics announces the passing of one of its own, as we are deeply saddened by the loss of Adam Ellingson—a second-year student-athlete in our baseball program,” Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman said….

Tuesday was Jackie Robinson‘s birthday. On this day, as on the April 15 anniversary of his first major-league game, we sports fans celebrate one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and one of the most revered heroes in American history. The lens of perception tends to soften over time. Robinson might be universally loved today. But in 1947, he was widely reviled as an interloper trying to break…

TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona alumnus and current Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona has committed $1 million to the Arizona baseball program. Francona’s donation will be targeted for the baseball capital projects fund, which will include an indoor hitting facility that will be named the Terry Francona Hitting Facility. “Since I moved back to Tucson four years ago, it has been a priority of mine to give back…

After having their worst season in manager Mike Scioscia‘s 17-year tenure the LA Angels are anxious to turn the page and start anew in 2017.  Angel fans have many things to look forward to and the possibility of again being in the playoffs. When the 2016 season ended for the LA Angels most fans were very thankful that it was over.  While I agree that 2016 was very hard to…

Shohei Otani, the 22-year-old rising star known in baseball circles as the “Japanese Babe Ruth,” has a right ankle injury that will prevent him from playing for his country in the World Baseball Classic, according to the Tokyo Sports Press. The report said Hideki Kuriyama, Otani’s manager on the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, announced the news Tuesday. MORE: Every MLB team’s worst postseason memory, revisited Otani’s absence surely will disappoint MLB scouts hoping to catch a glimpse of…

Preseason baseball practice may have just kicked off, but it’s apparent the Bearkats are itching for opening day to arrive. With 18 returners, including eight starters at everyday positions, the Kats thinks it’s their time to break through the NCAA regional round. The Sam Houston State baseball team kicked off practice last Friday and so far, they like what they see as they hope to continue…

Tuesday was Jackie Robinson‘s birthday. On this day, as on the April 15 anniversary of his first major-league game, we sports fans celebrate one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and one of the most revered heroes in American history. The lens of perception tends to soften over time. Robinson might be universally loved today. But in 1947, he was widely reviled as an interloper trying to break…

The NFL has scrubbed references to President Trump and Commissioner Roger Goodell from official transcripts of Super Bowl week interviews — while booting a pro-Patriots blog from taking part in any media events in Houston — as the league bends over backwards to protect the shield in the run-up to the big game. “This is just a continuation of Roger Goodell controlling the narrative,” said Dave Portnoy, founder of sports…

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!  NGWSD was recognized by congress in 1987 to recognize women’s sports, bringing awareness to the continuing advancement and struggle of equality for women in sports.  This year’s theme is expanding opportunity, recognizing the progress Title IX sparked and the continuous effort to ensure all women have access to sports. To honor the day, let’s take a…

NASCAR drivers and officials have replaced the preseason Word of the Day.  The traditional echo chamber involved the word “exciting.” It is now “moments.” That’s what everybody is looking for as the 2017 season begins in a few weeks at Daytona. The changes are significant, from a new title sponsor for the Cup Series (Monster Energy) to a new-fangled playoff format that has been met with mixed reviews. It’s a…

Krivoshapka ran the second leg in the London 2012 final Russia have been stripped of their 4x400m relay silver from London 2012 after sprinter Antonina Krivoshapka tested positive for steroid turinabol. The ruling is likely to see Jamaica and Ukraine promoted to silver and bronze respectively behind the United States. Krivoshapka, 29, has not competed since 2013, the same year she won bronze at the World Championships in Moscow. Russian…

In about five years’ time, the Washington Nationals have gone from bottom-feeder franchise to perennial disappointment, skipping right over the feel-good overachiever period that can usually stave off a championship-or-bust mentality for a couple years. Why? They’re stacked, and everyone knows it. Not only do they have the funds to lure top free agents like Max Scherzer and retain many of their homegrown players, but they also picked the perfect…

Shohei Otani, the 22-year-old rising star known in baseball circles as the “Japanese Babe Ruth,” has a right ankle injury that will prevent him from playing for his country in the World Baseball Classic, according to the Tokyo Sports Press. The report said Hideki Kuriyama, Otani’s manager on the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, announced the news Tuesday. MORE: Every MLB team’s worst postseason memory, revisited Otani’s absence surely will disappoint MLB scouts hoping to catch a glimpse of…

Tuesday was Jackie Robinson‘s birthday. On this day, as on the April 15 anniversary of his first major-league game, we sports fans celebrate one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and one of the most revered heroes in American history. The lens of perception tends to soften over time. Robinson might be universally loved today. But in 1947, he was widely reviled as an interloper trying to break…

January 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy sits on the bench before the game against the Warriors at Oracle Arena.(Photo: Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports) First it was San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Then it was Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Then it was Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy. And NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. And Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. Each day,…

Tuesday was Jackie Robinson‘s birthday. On this day, as on the April 15 anniversary of his first major-league game, we sports fans celebrate one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and one of the most revered heroes in American history. The lens of perception tends to soften over time. Robinson might be universally loved today. But in 1947, he was widely reviled as an interloper trying to break…

Despite earlier reports, the NFL says they never pulled Super Bowl week press credentials from Barstool Sports — because Barstool Sports never had press credentials to pull. League spokesman Brian McCarthy told Boston.com that the growing “sports/smut” media brand had been originally denied credentials, because of the 2015 Deflategate sit-in four Barstool employees staged at the NFL offices in New York. NBC Sports’s ProFootballTalk first reported Tuesday morning that the NFL had “pulled”…

Amanda Nunes isn’t above admitting when she was wrong. The women’s bantamweight champion issued a public apology to Ronda Rousey on Tuesday after some of the remarks that she made following her 48-second knockout win at UFC 207. Nunes made short work of Rousey in their title fight main event, which marked the first defense for the Brazilian after she took the belt from Miesha Tate at UFC 200. After…

Chris Carter, who remains a free agent after hitting 41 home runs for the Brewers last season, might leave North America to find a new club. Carter’s agent, Dave Stewart, told FOX Sports on Tuesday that his client soon might entertain offers from teams in Japan. “I think at some point we have to make it a serious consideration,” Stewart said. “It’s getting late there, too. Those teams are filling…