Johnny Damon, Gerrit Cole and other MLB players who cut their hair after joining the Yankees

The Yankees' long-standing facial hair policy was changed Friday, owner Hal Steinbrenner announced.

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10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more

With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shave

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Yankees update facial hair policy: What other teams have had unusual rules and restrictions?

Between the Cincinnati Reds' hair policy and the Chicago Bulls' headband ban, the Yankees aren't the only ones with a history of antiquated rules.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says

Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policy

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History of Yankees' no-beard policy: George Steinbrenner's facial hair rules changed after nearly 50 years

Steinbrenner's son, Hal, announced a major change on Friday morning

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Yankees Part With Tradition: Facial Hair Is Now Allowed

The team is ending its longstanding policy on facial hair and will allow “well-groomed beards moving forward,” Hal Steinbrenner said.

The New York Times - 1d

Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

CBS News - 18h

New York Yankees announce change to longstanding facial hair policy

Yankees will allow players to wear ‘well-groomed beards’ Strict policy was imposed by George Steinbrenner in 1976 The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was ...

The Guardian - 1d

The New York Yankees’ repeal of their facial hair policy is simply business

Ending their decades-long ban on facial hair and bringing beards back to the Bronx had to be done to prop up New York’s declining competitive advantage. One of the last vestiges of George ...

The Guardian - 10h

Current and Former Yankees React to New Facial Hair Policy: ‘It’s a Big Deal’

“My initial reaction is I feel weird,” said New York catcher Austin Wells. “I don’t know how to go forward.”

The New York Times - 4h

ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.

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Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'

The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'

New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.

NBC News - 1d

With change to facial hair policy, Yankees and owner Hal Steinbrenner show willingness to adapt, recognition of reality

The Yankees can no longer rely on aura, tradition and bottomless caches of cash to nab the top free agents.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

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ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitt after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Yankees throw out one of baseball's most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing players to grow "well-groomed beards."

CNBC - 1d

New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years

The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."

CBS News - 1d

Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others

The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...

The Guardian - 12h

DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers

Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.

Inc. - 1d

MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites 'minimal coverage'

"Sunday Night Baseball" won't be on ESPN after this year.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 MLS season preview: 7 teams (and players) to care about, who and what's new, predictions and more

From new stars and bold signings to rising contenders and looming questions, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

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Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer

Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007

Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.

BBC News - 4h

Avatar: The Last Airbender Joins Magic: The Gathering This November

Last year, at MagicCon Las Vegas, Wizards Of The Coast revealed three "Universes Beyond" collaboration sets would be coming to Magic: The Gathering in 2025: Final Fantasy , Spider-Man , and one ...

GameSpot - 22h

Steinbrenner: No edict for Yankees to spend less

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Friday that he has not ordered his front office to drop the team's player payroll, adding, "We know what our fans expect."

ESPN - 17h

'It was time': Yanks welcome new facial-hair rule

New closer Devin Williams and several former Yankees stars helped nudge owner Hal Steinbrenner into changing the franchise's decades-old policy on facial hair.

ESPN - 1h

WATCH: Mike Eruzione wears Johnny Gaudreau jersey in electric USA vs. Canada pregame atmosphere

The American fans returned the favor after "The Star-Spangled Banner" was booed in Montreal

CBS Sports - 1d

Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Finau to join TGL's Los Angeles GC for 1 match

Tony Finau signed a one-match contract to compete with Los Angeles Golf Club against New York Golf Club, the TGL team announced Friday.

ESPN - 1d

Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives

In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.

Inc. - 1d

13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

Wired - 3d

3 MLB stadiums that received changes with massive fantasy baseball impacts

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don highlights three major offseason stadium tweaks.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026

Using the ABS system, players can challenge ball-and-strike calls using a computerized system.

The Hill - 1d

ESPN Broke Up With MLB Because the Money Just Didn’t Add Up

The calculus behind ESPN’s decision to walk away from its longstanding partnership with Major League Baseball may have been a bit knottier than a simple cost-benefit analysis would otherwise ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Report: Rams give Matthew Stafford permission to speak to other teams

Weird vibe between team and player could be getting weirder.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - 1d

Source: Morant is Grizz player in burglary string

Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.

ESPN - 1d

Source: Unnamed Jets player followed, robbed

An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning near his New Jersey home after being followed home from New York City, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 22h

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