Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez have agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
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Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111

Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 16 assists, Reggie Jackson added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the Phoenix Suns 119-111 for a hard-fought victory Friday night

Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111
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Kevin Durant becomes No. 10 scorer in NBA history, passing Moses Malone

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant moved into the top 10 in scoring in NBA history Friday night when a layup gave him 27,411 career points

Kevin Durant becomes No. 10 scorer in NBA history, passing Moses Malone
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Chris Paul ejected in return to Phoenix, adds to long-running feud with referee Scott Foster

Chris Paul’s return to Phoenix ended in the second quarter on Wednesday night after the 12-time All-Star was ejected by his old nemesis: referee Scott Foster

Chris Paul ejected in return to Phoenix, adds to long-running feud with referee Scott Foster
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D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday from the Seattle Mariners in a trade for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala

D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players
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Willie Hernández, MVP and Cy Young winner for champion 1984 Detroit Tigers, dies at 69

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Willie Hernández, who won the 1984 Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards as part of the World Series champion Detroit Tigers, has died

Willie Hernández, MVP and Cy Young winner for champion 1984 Detroit Tigers, dies at 69
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Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were both unanimous selections for MLB’s Rookie of the Year awards on Monday night, with Henderson winning the honor in the American League and Carroll earning the National League award

Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners
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LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal

Even NBA star LeBron James is relishing the chance to tease Michigan over its college football sign-stealing scandal

LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal
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LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid

LeBron James scored 32 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament

LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
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Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided that Bryce Harper is the team’s first baseman of the future, which means the franchise is also moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins

Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins
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Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he's most-hyped prospect in years

Victor Wembanyama strolled through the hallways at Footprint Center after the best game of his short NBA career when he passed 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant, stopping for a quick handshake and quick hug

Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he's most-hyped prospect in years
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Facing elimination in World Series, D-backs need All-Star performance from Zac Gallen in Game 5

Zac Gallen hasn’t been the ace pitcher the Arizona Diamondbacks hoped for this postseason

Facing elimination in World Series, D-backs need All-Star performance from Zac Gallen in Game 5
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games

Ketel Marte extended his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games with a lined single in the sixth inning off Jon Gray in Game 3 of the World Series

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games
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D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trend

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers combined for zero errors over the first two games of the Fall Classic, which is the first time that’s happened since 2018

D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trend
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D-backs' Lovullo and Hazen navigated difficult years — on field and off — en route to World Series

Some say the Arizona Diamondbacks are ahead of schedule, advancing all the way to the World Series with a young roster that was supposed to need a few more years of seasoning before hitting the sport’s biggest stage

D-backs' Lovullo and Hazen navigated difficult years — on field and off — en route to World Series
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Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead

Zack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J

Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
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D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3

The Diamondbacks will turn to rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series to try and slow the homer-happy Phillies offense

D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3
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Evan Carter, Corbin Carroll and MLB's precocious rookie class unfazed by pressure-packed playoffs

Major League Baseball's stellar rookie class has continued to produce in the postseason

Evan Carter, Corbin Carroll and MLB's precocious rookie class unfazed by pressure-packed playoffs
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Diamondbacks thriving in postseason atmosphere. Another hostile one awaits for NLCS in Philly

The Arizona Diamondbacks are back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2007

Diamondbacks thriving in postseason atmosphere. Another hostile one awaits for NLCS in Philly
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Seven months after signing $111 million deal, D-backs' Corbin Carroll looking like a bargain

Diamondbacks rookie sensation Corbin Carroll has shown a knack for the postseason through his first five games, batting

Seven months after signing $111 million deal, D-backs' Corbin Carroll looking like a bargain
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The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination

The Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season against the odds, using a strong offense to compensate for a beat-up starting rotation

The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination
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Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20

Joe Burrow threw for 317 yards and three touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase, who finished with a season-high 192 yards receiving, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-20 on Sunday

Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20
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MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday

Justin Verlander is scheduled to start for the Houston Astros against former teammate Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday

MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
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Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. There have been injuries. There was a break for mental health. There were travel issues, including being confronted by a ‘provocateur’ at a Dallas airport. Her team — the Phoenix Mercury — hasn’t been very good, and their coach was fired less than halfway through the season. But there have also been many moments of joy. She was welcomed by adoring crowds at nearly every WNBA arena. Individually, she played well, and was selected to play in

Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

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