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U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccer's ugly side
Read full article: U.S. jury poised to weigh international soccer's ugly sideFederal jurors in New York are preparing to start deliberations on the fates of two former Fox executives accused of paying millions of dollars in bribes to gain broadcasting rights to soccerโs biggest matches, including the World Cup.
Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights
Read full article: Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rightsThe U.S. governmentโs star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sportโs biggest competitions.
Ex-Fox execs go on trial in soccer TV rights bribery case
Read full article: Ex-Fox execs go on trial in soccer TV rights bribery caseTwo former Fox executives are on trial, accused of bribing South American soccer officials for TV rights to one of the continentโs biggest annual tournaments and using information gathered in the process to help the networkโs winning World Cup broadcast bid.
Carlos Martรญnez suspended 80 games for positive drug test
Read full article: Carlos Martรญnez suspended 80 games for positive drug testFormer All-Star pitcher Carlos Martรญnez has been suspended for 80 games under baseballโs minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Ibutamoren, which increases Human Growth Hormone.
Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut
Read full article: Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debutNolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019.
Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6
Read full article: Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6.
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Read full article: Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-outTWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi Garcรญa pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens
Read full article: Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opensDiamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks and the final year of his current contract under a substantial amount of scrutiny. The protocols have been tightened even further from what they experienced during the abbreviated 2020 season. Players underwent a five-day at-home quarantine before reporting, with exceptions for essential activities and approved outdoor workouts and exercise. AdTheyโll need to stay in their living quarters throughout spring training except for baseball activities, medical care, grocery shopping, takeout food pickups and outdoor physical activity. Mozeliak believes knowing which players already have at least some measure of protection from the coronavirus can help in preventing an outbreak during spring training.
Wieters has 19-pitch at-bat as Cardinals split DH with Twins
Read full article: Wieters has 19-pitch at-bat as Cardinals split DH with TwinsSt. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader celebrates after scoring during the third inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS Backup catcher Matt Wieters acknowledges he might have to get in better shape for the St. Louis Cardinals. Wieters hit 14 foul balls during a grueling 19-pitch at-bat that finished with a deep flyout with the bases loaded during a wild rally that sent the Cardinals over the Minnesota Twins 6-4 Tuesday night for a doubleheader split. Wieters set the Cardinals record for a plate appearance in that span, topping 17 pitches seen by Rick Ankiel in 2008. Everyone says St. Louis is a baseball town, and my father absolutely was a baseball guy.
Cardinals return to St. Louis, get in workout ahead of games
Read full article: Cardinals return to St. Louis, get in workout ahead of gamesFILE - In this Friday, July 24, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, celebrates a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. Molina says hes one of the players on his team who has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Cardinals had returned 13 positive tests in their traveling party, seven of them players, forcing them to suspend their season. They were finally cleared to travel back to St. Louis late Tuesday, when they returned negative tests for the second straight day. Among the players that confirmed they tested positive for COVID-19 were a pair of All-Stars in catcher Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.
Pirates manager Shelton argues through mask, gets 1st ML win
Read full article: Pirates manager Shelton argues through mask, gets 1st ML winPittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) argues with home plate umpire Jordan Baker during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, July 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS Pittsburgh's Derek Shelton staged baseball's first major, socially distanced umpire argument, then got his first victory as a big league manager as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Sunday. Keller (1-0) faced St. Louis for the first time in his career. Cardinals RHP Kodi Whitley also made his major league debut in a relief appearance in the top seventh. Cardinals: RHP Carlos Martinez (4-2, 3.17 ERA, 24 saves in 2019) makes his first start for the Cardinals since July 30, 2018, Tuesday in Minnesota against the Twins to start a seven-game road trip.
Predicting final division standings, playoff teams for MLBs 60-game 2020 season
Read full article: Predicting final division standings, playoff teams for MLBs 60-game 2020 seasonThe Yankees have Gerrit Cole, James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka at the top of a solid starting rotation, but the real story is their offense. 3 because Bostons starting rotation could be one of the worst in the entire league. Cleveland has the best rotation in the division by far, headlined by new co-aces Shane Bieber and Mike Clevinger. Texas could have a strong starting rotation if Corey Kluber bounces back and Lance Lynn and Mike Minor build off of last year. The Brewers could have a sneaky good pitching staff with Brandon Woodruff, Adrian Houser and Corbin Burnes.
Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetes
Read full article: Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetesSt. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks throws off the mound during baseball practice at Busch Stadium Friday, July 3, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns. Hicks had been taking part in workouts at Busch Stadium, leading up to the Cardinals' opener on July 24 at home against Pittsburgh. We respect and understand Jordans decision to opt out this season, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said. Carlos Martinez led St. Louis with 24 saves last season, posting his first save on June 1.
Michigan State Police trooper handcuffs driver with right of way after crash
Read full article: Michigan State Police trooper handcuffs driver with right of way after crashDETROIT - Surveillance video of a crash between an unmarked Michigan State Police officer and a driver in Detroit has one mother very angry. The trooper had a stop sign but didn't stop. Police said the undercover trooper behind the wheel has a broken collarbone and rib. He is recovering and has not been suspended while Michigan State Police investigate. ORIGINAL: Trooper hospitalized after undercover Michigan State Police car was involved in multicar crashCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.