MLB.com restores original broadcast version of Ryan Noda’s home run after fans notice edited clip on league’s website didn’t show protest signs.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Dick Groat, eight-time MLB All-Star and two-sport hall of famer in college, dies at 92
An All-American in two sports at Duke, Dick Groat played one season in the NBA before winning a batting title and World Series with the Pirates in 1960.
Vince Carter criticizes Mavericks’ trade for Kyrie Irving, stating Dallas gave up too much
“I didn’t like it, and it has nothing to do with Kyrie,” former Mavericks guard Vince Carter said when asked about the Dallas’ blockbuster trade.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred feels ‘sorry’ for fans in Oakland with A’s planning move to Las Vegas
Rob Manfred rejected Oakland mayor’s claims the A’s had “no intention of staying” and used the city to get a better stadium deal elsewhere.
Pirates call up 33-year-old career minor leaguer Drew Maggi from Class AA
After more than 1,000 games and 13 seasons in the minor leagues, infielder Drew Maggi stunned when hearing he’ll get a chance to make his MLB debut.
Max Scherzer suspended 10 games after foreign substance ejection vs. Dodgers
MLB rules require automatic suspension after the Mets’ Max Scherzer was ruled to have an illegal foreign substance on his hand, glove vs. Dodgers.
Fernando Tatis’ return to the majors helps balance out early injury issues
The Padres get their All-Star back this week from suspension to help bolster a position that’s suffered some painful injuries in the early going.
UCF’s John Rhys Plumlee collects two hits, throws two TDs in baseball/football double-duty
“It’s something that I’ll never forget,” John Rhys Plumlee said after his historic feat Friday on the diamond and the gridiron.
Rapper E-40 says ‘racial bias’ to blame for ejection from Warriors-Kings playoff game
Noted Warriors fan Earl Stevens, known as E-40, was kicked out of his courtside seat in Sacramento on Saturday after an altercation with heckler.
Kliff Kingsbury to coach quarterbacks at Southern California under Lincoln Riley
After being fired as Arizona Cardinals head coach, Kliff Kingsbury is returning to the college ranks as quarterback coach at USC.