MLB Finally Backs Women’s Softball: It’s About Damn Time

Major League Baseball made a significant — if overdue — statement in 1947 when the Brooklyn Dodgers promoted Jackie Robinson. Everybody gets a chance to play. The partnership MLB recently announced with the nascent Athletes Unlimited Softball League isn’t a women’s lib repeat of Robinson’s modern racial integration. An initiative for professional softball doesn’t create…

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Angels, Rangers meet again, eye wild-card position

Jul 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) earns a save against the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Heading into a 13-game homestand, it appeared the Los Angeles Angels would be sellers at Thursday’s trade deadline, with veteran closer Kenley…

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Timberwolves set team playoff record in rout of Thunder

May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Anthony Edwards scored 30 points on 12-for-17 shooting and grabbed…

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Nats walk off against Braves in 10th, win 5th straight

May 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third base Amed Rosario (13) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk off single against the Atlanta Braves during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images Amed Rosario singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of…

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A’s host Orioles in search of rare third consecutive win

Jun 6, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics outfielders JJ Bleday (33), Seth Brown and Lawrence Butler celebrate their 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Athletics will arrive at the ballpark Saturday night boasting consecutive victories for the first time since early May. Then…

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Americans Coco Gauff, Peyton Stearns power into Rome QFs

Mar 19, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Peyton Stearns (USA) celebrates after her match against Katie Boulter (GBR)(not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Coco Gauff and Peyton Stearns ensured the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia would feature two American women when they won…

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