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Rockies’ Todd Helton trending toward Hall of Fame election, but it could be close
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Todd Helton on the cusp of the Baseball Hall of Fame with mile-high ceiling broken
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Rockies’ Todd Helton trending toward Hall of Fame election, but it could be close
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Rockies’ Todd Helton trending toward Hall of Fame election ...
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Todd Helton on the cusp of the Baseball Hall of Fame with mile-high ceiling broken
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle: Wendelstedt refuses to admit he ejected Boone for something a fan said.
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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College Football Fans Mesmerized by Arch Manning's Standout Spring Game Performance
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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'It was just a surreal experience': The story behind the father-son duo who caught Andrew McCutchen's 300th home run ball
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'It was just a surreal experience': The story behind the father-son duo ...
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Brendan Rodgers’ grand slam lifts Rockies past Padres: Brendan Rodgers has said in his quiet voice more than once, "We’re going to get out of this.”
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Brendan Rodgers’ grand slam lifts Rockies past Padres
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Rockies Mailbag: Is Kris Bryant’s contract one of the worst in Colorado sports history?
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Rockies Mailbag: Is Kris Bryant’s contract one of the worst in Colorado ...
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Rockies series opener against Mariners postponed, to be made up on Sunday as part of split doubleheader
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Rockies series opener against Mariners postponed, to be made up on Sunday ...
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Rockies rout Blue Jays with 20-hit breakout on the road: During the Rockies' painful and sluggish start to the season, manager Bud Black insisted that the ...
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Rockies rout Blue Jays with 20-hit breakout on the road
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed ...
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Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with Rockies: Yariel Rodriguez's impressive performance in his MLB debut gave the Blue Jays ...
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Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with ...
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Rockies strike out 15 times, lose to Rays, drop to 2-8: The Mighty Casey would have felt right at home Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.
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Rockies strike out 15 times, lose to Rays, drop to 2-8
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Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, MLB’s top prospect, after torrid start in Triple-A
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Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, MLB’s top prospect, after torrid ...
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Rockies dominated by Dylan Cease in series-opening loss to Padres, become first team since 1931 Reds to trail in first 23 games of season
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Rockies dominated by Dylan Cease in series-opening loss to Padres ...
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Ride the Rockies bike tour canceled for 2024, future uncertain: The Ride the Rockies Bicycle Tour, a cherished institution in Colorado's cycling community ...
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Ride the Rockies bike tour canceled for 2024, future uncertain
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Orioles’ Colton Cowser hits first 2 home runs of career in 9-4 win over Red Sox to complete sweep
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Orioles’ Colton Cowser hits first 2 home runs of career in 9-4 win over ...
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Rockies’ rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Phillies, who finish three-game sweep: The Phillies escaped with a 7-6 win Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park ...
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Rockies’ rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Phillies, who finish three-game ...
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Rockies dominated by Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios in 5-0 loss: A series that began with such promise for the Rockies turned into the same old, well-worn story on ...
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Rockies dominated by Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios in 5-0 loss
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Rockies Journal: The “Curse of DJ LeMahieu” continues in LoDo: The Colroado Rockies' relentless losing, spate of bad luck, and terrible personnel moves can ...
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Rockies Journal: The “Curse of DJ LeMahieu” continues in LoDo
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal: Indiana State Sycamores center Robbie Avila entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 college basketball ...
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal
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An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: ...
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An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover
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National Baseball Hall of Fame to unveil new Hank Aaron statue: Fifty years ago, Hank Aaron broke the unbreakable record, hitting his 715th homer to pass Babe ...
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National Baseball Hall of Fame to unveil new Hank Aaron statue
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As Rockies take on Astros in Mexico City Series, a look back at how shortstop prospect Vinny Castilla became a Mexican baseball legend
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As Rockies take on Astros in Mexico City Series, a look back at how ...
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Rockies Journal: Search for a qualified closer could take all season: Wanted: A talented pitcher to work the back end of Rockies baseball games ...
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Rockies Journal: Search for a qualified closer could take all season
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Shohei Ohtani finding comfort zone with scandal (mostly) behind him. Watch out, MLB teams.
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Reeling Rockies dominated by Phillies’ Ranger Suarez, who throws shutout: The Rockies' 5-0 loss to the Phillies was a quick, but hardly painless.
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Reeling Rockies dominated by Phillies’ Ranger Suarez, who throws shutout
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Rockies’ Kris Bryant, injured again, goes on IL with back strain: Kris Bryant, the Rockies' oft-injured first baseman and right fielder ...
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Rockies’ Kris Bryant, injured again, goes on IL with back strain
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Hapless Rockies lose to D-backs in 9th on Eugenio Suarez’s bloop double: Arizona's Eugenio Suarez hit a two-out 72.3 mph blooper into no-man's land ...
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Hapless Rockies lose to D-backs in 9th on Eugenio Suarez’s bloop double
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Colorado Rockies' Hensley Meulens sorry for United Airlines cockpit visit: report
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Rockies, lacking a clutch hit, lose to Diamondbacks at Coors Field to drop to 3-9
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Rockies, lacking a clutch hit, lose to Diamondbacks at Coors Field to drop ...
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Rockies’ rough first inning costs them in 5-3 loss to Blue Jays: Starter Dakota Hudson went south in the first inning when the Blue Jays took a 5-0 lead ...
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Rockies’ rough first inning costs them in 5-3 loss to Blue Jays
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Weatherford high school student directs racial slur toward Euless Trinity baseball player
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Yankees legend John Sterling’s retirement shakes team, Suzyn Waldman: Those who know and work with Sterling will miss his voice and youthful exuberance ...
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Yankees legend John Sterling’s retirement shakes team, Suzyn Waldman
Quick Glance: John Sterling retiring as Yankees play-by-play announcer due to health concerns
  • The longtime Yankees radio voice, John Sterling, is stepping down due to health concerns.

  • At 85 years old, Sterling is bidding farewell due to health issues.

  • Since 1989, Sterling has been calling the Yankees games and partnered with Suzyn Waldman since 2005.

  • His famous home run call was 'It is high, it is far, it is gone!', followed by 'Yankees win - the Yankees win' after victories.
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Rockies nearly lose after fan interference call takes away walk-off home run: The Colorado Rockies thought they had a walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners ...
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Rockies nearly lose after fan interference call takes away walk-off home ...
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Rockies reliever Daniel Bard to undergo season-ending flexor tendon surgery: Rockies right-handed reliever Daniel Bard needs surgery on his right flexor tendon ...
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Rockies reliever Daniel Bard to undergo season-ending flexor tendon ...
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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter allegedly stole $16 million from his bank account. Here’s how to protect your own
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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter allegedly stole $16 million from his bank ...
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How this 31-year-old former carpenter overcame injuries to finally make his MLB debut for Boston Red Sox
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How this 31-year-old former carpenter overcame injuries to finally make ...
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Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner finds outlet in abstract painting: Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner is an abstract painter who's inspired by Mark Rothko and ...
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Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner finds outlet in abstract painting
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How Charlie Sifford broke the PGA’s color barrier and changed the course of golf: Charlie Sifford was the first Black player to get a PGA card, qualifying him ...
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How Charlie Sifford broke the PGA’s color barrier and changed the course ...
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Rockies rally to beat Arizona, 7-5, behind improvement from Kyle Freeland and strong bullpen
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Rockies rally to beat Arizona, 7-5, behind improvement from Kyle Freeland ...
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Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons
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Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home
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Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen criticizes quality of 'embarrassing' baseballs: Boston Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen complained about the quality of MLB's ...
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Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen criticizes quality of 'embarrassing' ...
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Guardians Fans Experience Epic Scenes of Solar Eclipse Ahead of Home Opener: A couple hours before the Cleveland Guardians hosted their home opener aganist the ...
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Guardians Fans Experience Epic Scenes of Solar Eclipse Ahead of Home ...
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Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery: The Red Sox signed Story to a six-year, $140 million contract in 2022 after his six ...
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Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
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Braves lose rain-shortened series to Mets with ugly finale : This is baseball, and this is a rivalry. Anything can happen.
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Braves lose rain-shortened series to Mets with ugly finale
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How climate change and physics affect baseball, America's favorite pastime: It's baseball season! And when we here at Short Wave think of baseball ...
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How climate change and physics affect baseball, America's favorite pastime