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As the Women’s World Cup comes to a close this weekend, we are nearing the end of a cycle of commentary that crops up whenever women’s sports are the center of attention. There are myriad think pieces on the state of women’s sports and whether we should be lamenting or praising them. In part, all of them are right. In many ways, things are good. There is a still a…

ST. LOUIS • The St. Louis Cardinals have terminated the contract of their scouting director, Chris Correa, as investigations continue into alleged hacking of a Houston Astros database. A Cardinals’ lawyer, James G. Martin, confirmed the move Thursday, saying Correa already had been on an “imposed leave of absence.” Martin declined to comment on the reason. And he would not say whether any employee has admitted hacking the Astros, citing…

Last SlideNext Slide Former Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson calling the action for Fox Sports Detroit during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Comerica Park in Detroit.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, DFP) Kirk Gibson wasn’t scared. He never has been, from his days as a premier prep athlete at Waterford Kettering to his All-American days at Michigan State to his World Series-winning days with the Detroit…

Architect’s rendering of inside of the planned Sports Kingdome to be built in East Fishkill by Hopewell Sportsdome Ventures Group.(Photo: Courtesy Hopewell Sportsdome Ventures Group) Story Highlights $25 million investment Said to be world’s largest WICCOPEE An eight-acre air-supported dome to be called the Sports Kingdome now has a piece of land on which to build. A 33-acre parcel was bought Wednesday by Hopewell Sportsdome Ventures LLC from a subsidiary of the Linuo Solar Group, owner…

Kenyon Martin, the No. 1 pick of the 2000 NBA draft, told Yahoo Sports he has retired from playing professional basketball. View photo . Kenyon Martin played for five teams over his 15 seasons in the NBA. (AP) Martin scored 9,325 points, grabbed 5,159 rebounds and blocked 864 shots in 757 NBA games over 15 seasons. The athletic 6-foot-9 forward made his lone NBA All-Star appearance in 2004, played in…

i Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Amy Roegler and her husband, Octavio Herrera, live with their young kids, Jake and…

Enlarge icon Pinterest icon Close icon “When you’re arguing with an idiot … and you have to make them think something was their idea? I do a lot of that.” Photo: Taylor Ballantyne/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Katie Nolan is standing in a narrow cage at Chelsea Piers, holding an aluminum bat. Her long hair is tucked into a ratty helmet, and she’s wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirt. A pitching…

ST. LOUIS • The St. Louis Cardinals have terminated the contract of their scouting director, Chris Correa, after an “imposed leave of absence,” a Cardinals lawyer said Thursday. James G. Martin declined to comment on the reasons for his separation or any details of an investigation into the hacking of a Houston Astros database. Martin said that the Cardinals were continuing to investigate. He declined to comment when asked whether any…

Atlantic City could see a cash windfall if sports betting is ruled to be legal in New Jersey. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) A monumental month of court rulings ended this week without one judicial decision that America’s professional sports leagues, gamblers, gaming industry insiders and a few New Jersey lawmakers are anxiously awaiting. The ruling in “NCAA, et al v. Governor of New Jersey, et al” was expected in…

i Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Amy Roegler and her husband, Octavio Herrera, live with their young kids, Jake and…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Manchester United have been secretly trying to sell 31-year-old striker Robin van Persie since January, according to his former team-mate Pierre van Hooijdonk. (Daily Mirror)  Should Van Persie leave Old Trafford, Besiktas are hoping to tempt the Netherlands striker to Turkey. (Sun – subscription required)  …

Atlantic City could see a cash windfall if sports betting is ruled to be legal in New Jersey. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) A monumental month of court rulings ended this week without one judicial decision that America’s professional sports leagues, gamblers, gaming industry insiders and a few New Jersey lawmakers are anxiously awaiting. The ruling in “NCAA, et al v. Governor of New Jersey, et al” was expected in…

i Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Amy Roegler and her husband, Octavio Herrera, live with their young kids, Jake and…

Draymond Green has reached agreement with the Golden State Warriors on a five-year, $85 million contract, league sources told Yahoo Sports. A restricted free agent, Green and the Warriors had broken off talks earlier Wednesday before reaching the deal. Green was prepared to meet with other teams, but Golden State still had the right to match any offer sheet he signed. View photo . Draymond Green (NBAE/Getty Images) “I’m excited,…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Manchester United have been secretly trying to sell 31-year-old striker Robin van Persie since January, according to his former team-mate Pierre van Hooijdonk. (Daily Mirror)  Should Van Persie leave Old Trafford, Besiktas are hoping to tempt the Netherlands striker to Turkey. (Sun – subscription required)  …

Sergio Ramos would only leave Real Madrid to join Manchester United, says former Real president Ramon Calderon. The Red Devils have bid £28.6m for Ramos, who they believe wants to leave, and Calderon thinks the 29-year-old Spain defender is ready to move. “I know Sergio has told the general manager to listen to offers they get from Manchester United,” said Calderon, who served…

i Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Amy Roegler and her husband, Octavio Herrera, live with their young kids, Jake and…

If a team finally gets brave enough to give running back Herschel Walker his shot at age 53, they might as well give Brett Favre a ring, too. The Packers legend still thinks he can play as well. “I think I could play,” Favre, 45, told Sports Illustrated for an upcoming cover story. “As far as throwing. Of course, we’re not trying to start some he’s-coming-out-of-retirement deal. Do I think…

Tyson Chandler has reached agreement on a four-year, $50 million-plus contract with the Phoenix Suns, league sources told Yahoo Sports. View photo . Tyson Chandler (Getty Images) After agreeing to the deal, Chandler joined the Suns in their recruiting pitch to Portland Trail Blazers‘ free-agent LaMarcus Aldridge in Los Angeles, sources told Yahoo Sports. [Related: 2015 NBA free-agency tracker | Latest from Woj] Chandler can serve as a mentor for Alex…

i Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice. Benjamin B. Morris for NPR Amy Roegler and her husband, Octavio Herrera, live with their young kids, Jake and…