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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for $4.39 million at auction

Ohtani is the only player MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million. Who gets the money?

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sold at an auction for a record $4.4 million. Who gets that money? That's still up to the courts to decide.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball auctions at record-shattering $4.4 million after last-minute flurry of bids

The Ohtani ball auction was two minutes from ending. Then 11 bids came in.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Sabres Hit Home Run Signing Surging Forward

The Buffalo Sabres made a great move signing this forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Sabres Hit Home Run Acquiring Breakout Forward

The Sabres made a great move trading for this surging forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Cowboys' Jerry Jones explains why QB Dak Prescott isn't running ball much in 2024

The quarterback has carried the ball just 10 times in seven games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Her film floors audiences worldwide, even if her home country dropped the ball

With "All We Imagine as Light," Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia captures female friendship in rich, evocative detail. The movie won the Grand Prix at Cannes.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

Is Aaron Judge the best pure home run hitter of all time?

The Yankees' star slugger had one of the most impressive offensive season we've ever seen -- and it might have just proved he's the king of the home run.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

With Tua Tagovailoa set to return, so to will Dolphins' high-powered offense and Tyreek Hill's home run plays

Miami's offense has been punchless without its superstar quarterback

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

World Series ticket prices are the second-highest ever—a Yankees home game could run you nearly $5,000

It will cost more than $3,800 to see Shohei Ohtani play in his first World Series.

Business - CNBC - October 24

World Series Game 1: Five wildest moments, from Giancarlo Stanton's home run to Freddie Freeman's walk-off

The opening salvo of the 2024 Fall Classic sent the Yankees and Dodgers on a ride

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Dodgers hang on to go up 2-0 in World Series, hold breath for Ohtani injury

Los Angeles gets out of a bases-loaded jam in the 9th inning to take both games at home against New York, but attention will shift to Shohei Ohtani's shoulder.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, World Series MVP favorite, crushes fourth home run in four games vs. Yankees

Freeman made World Series home run history with his first-inning blast on Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Aaron Judge snaps World Series slump with homer, then makes costly error that sparks Dodgers rally

Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP: Dodgers star slugged four home runs in five games on way to title

Freeman had 12 total RBI in the five-game World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Will Jordan try helps New Zealand pull away as Ireland’s home run fizzles out

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 13-23 New Zealand Ireland beaten at home for first time since Feb 2021 By kick-off here at a packed Lansdowne Road a steady flow of traffic had done a drive-by of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Maple Leafs, Devils And Blues Hit Home Runs With Duos Of Off-Season Additions

Many NHL teams made roster moves this past summer, but the Maple Leafs, Devils and Blues specifically have benefitted from the contributions of new duos in each city.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

'Appreciate y'all, New York': Giants handed Eagles Saquon — and the NFC East

The Giants didn't want to pay Barkley, so their rivals were happy to swoop in to add him. On Thursday, he made all the difference in a win over Washington.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Ball fined for homophobic comment

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an "offensive and derogatory" comment in a courtside interview.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

The Thrilling Life of a College Football Ball Boy

“Though we may not have a direct impact on the game, we can certainly mess it up,” a former student manager at Georgia said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Yankees fan rips ball from fielder's glove

Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts has the ball ripped from his glove by a New York Yankees fan during game four of the World Series.

Overreactions on Victor Wembanyama, LaMelo Ball and more

Overreactions are part of watching the NBA. Here are four that fantasy managers and bettors can use.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches

The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.

Analysis reveals composition of mysterious black balls on beaches

An environmental agency says black balls that washed up on Sydney beaches aren't tar, but a "complex composition" of "mixed waste."

Speed of cricket balls could stump housing scheme

Developers and Sport England disagree over the risk from cricket balls to future residents.

What's in McCullum's in-tray as England white-ball coach?

Brendon McCullum will take over the England white-ball teams in the new year but what are the key issues he faces in the job?

India A cleared of ball-tampering as Australia win tour game by seven wickets

Umpires change ball before day four of match in Mackay Ishan Kishan also cleared after being put on report for dissent India’s A team have been cleared of ball-tampering and will escape any ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Payton: Running out clock, not running up score

Accused of trying to run up the score, Broncos coach Sean Payton said he was trying to "finish" and close out the game. His advice to the Panthers: "Play better."

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Running experts give tips on how to stay warm while running in cold temperature and suggest gear that will help you stay comfortable and warm.

Ukraine Is Running Out of Optimists

There is safety in simply trusting that the worst will happen. To dare to hope has always been the risk.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Lonzo Ball officially returns to Bulls after 1,013 days of knee injuries

The Bulls guard underwent three knee surgeries while away, including a meniscus and cartilage transplant.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Reds announce visitation for Pete Rose at Great American Ball Park in November

The Cincinnati Reds and Pete Rose's family will hold a visitation for baseball's all-time hits leader at Great American Ball Park.