Tiger Woods had a great day in his return to the Presidents Cup as a player.
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MLB instituting three-batter minimum for 2020 season
Major League Baseball is pushing ahead with a rules change for 2020 that requires pitchers to face at least three batters or finish a half-inning.
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Balls not juiced: Inconsistent seams, player behavior behind HR uptick
The baseballs weren’t juiced in 2019 but were flying farther, according to a study commissioned by Major League Baseball.
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NCAA: ‘Highly probable’ Congress passes athlete comp rules
NCAA President Mark Emmert says it is “highly probable” Congress will set national guidelines for how college athletes can be compensated for the their names, images and likenesses.
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22 MLB teams to expand protective netting at ballparks
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says seven teams will expand protective netting to the foul poles for the 2020 season
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NFL executive recognizes “angst” with pass interference rules
The NFL plans a hard look at the pass interference rules adjustment instituted this season.
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AP source: Yankees land ace Gerrit Cole on record deal
Cole and the New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a record $324 million, nine-year deal.
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NHL roundup: Stars fire former UMaine star for unprofessional conduct
The team does not elaborate on the sudden dismissal of head coach Jim Montgomery.
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Inside the Numbers: Tom Brady, Drew Brees chasing Peyton Manning’s record
Meanwhile, while rookie Devlin Hodges is chasing Ed Rubbert for most wins to start a career by an undrafted rookie quarterback, and six first-year QBs have led teams to victories this season.
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Brown scores 31 points in Celtics’ 112-93 victory over Heat
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 31 points, Kemba Walker had 28 and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 112-93