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FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2020, file photo, Seattle Mariners&#039; Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle. The BBWAA finalists for AL Rookie of the Year are Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier and Lewis of the Mariners and Luis Robert of the White Sox. Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm, San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams are the top finishers for the NL rookie award. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners’ Kyle Lewis unanimous AL Rookie of Year

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2020, file photo, Seattle Mariners&#039; Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle. The BBWAA finalists for AL Rookie of the Year are Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier and Lewis of the Mariners and Luis Robert of the White Sox. Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm, San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams are the top finishers for the NL rookie award. (AP Photo/Ted S.

November 9, 2020, 6:14pm National Sports

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis is the unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams won the NL honor on Monday night. Read story

John Velazquez (9) rides Authentic to win the Breeder&#039;s Cup Classic horse race at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Authentic goes wire-to-wire to win Breeders’ Cup Classic

John Velazquez (9) rides Authentic to win the Breeder&#039;s Cup Classic horse race at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

November 7, 2020, 3:41pm National Sports

Authentic won the Breeders’ Cup Classic, going wire-to-wire for a 2¼-length victory over Improbable that gave trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish Saturday at Keeneland. Read story

The Boston Red Sox rehired Alex Cora as manager on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal.

Red Sox bring back Cora, rehiring manager from 2018 title

The Boston Red Sox rehired Alex Cora as manager on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal.

November 6, 2020, 3:06pm National Sports

The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager that led them to the 2018 World Series title less than a year after the team let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for return to field

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

November 6, 2020, 3:05pm National Sports

Justin Turner will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for coming onto the field last week to celebrate the World Series title with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates after testing positive for COVID-19. Read story

NBA players approve plan to start 2020-21 season on Dec. 22

November 5, 2020, 8:47pm Blazers

The NBA’s player representatives voted Thursday to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has been targeting in its talks about how and when to get teams back on the floor for a planned 72-game season. Read story

The Detroit Tigers have hired fromer Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch to be their new manager, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston in the wake of the Astros&#039; sign-stealing scandal.

Fresh off suspension, Hinch takes over as Tigers manager

The Detroit Tigers have hired fromer Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch to be their new manager, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston in the wake of the Astros&#039; sign-stealing scandal.

October 30, 2020, 2:39pm National Sports

The Detroit Tigers quickly hired AJ Hinch as their new manager, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston in the wake of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Read story

Former NFL player Herb Adderley poses next to a copy of his Hall of Fame bust in a room full of memorabilia from his playing days on Oct. 2, 2008, at his home in Mantua, N.J. The Hall of Fame cornerback has died at age 81. His death was confirmed Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, on Twitter by nephew Nasir Adderley, a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers. Adderley played on six NFL title teams over a 12-year career with Green Bay and Dallas.

Herb Adderley, cornerback great with 6 NFL titles, dies at 81

Former NFL player Herb Adderley poses next to a copy of his Hall of Fame bust in a room full of memorabilia from his playing days on Oct. 2, 2008, at his home in Mantua, N.J. The Hall of Fame cornerback has died at age 81. His death was confirmed Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, on Twitter by nephew Nasir Adderley, a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers. Adderley played on six NFL title teams over a 12-year career with Green Bay and Dallas.

October 30, 2020, 2:36pm National Sports

Herb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who joined the NFL as a running back and became part of a record six championship teams with the Packers and Cowboys, has died. He was 81. Read story

Former Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa stands with his Baseball Hall of Fame plaque in 2014 in Chicago. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.

White Sox reunite with La Russa by hiring Hall of Fame manager

Former Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa stands with his Baseball Hall of Fame plaque in 2014 in Chicago. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.

October 29, 2020, 3:45pm National Sports

Tony La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the White Sox 34 years after they fired him. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988

Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

October 27, 2020, 9:30pm Latest News

Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, celebrates after their 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday.

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, celebrates after their 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday.

October 26, 2020, 7:56pm National Sports

Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in the postseason in pursuit of their next title. They have spent $3.69 billion in player payroll over 32 seasons. Read story