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Liverpool FC to Face Sporting CP at Yankee Stadium in July

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When Liverpool FC begin preparations for next season they could be doing so as holders of a major trophy; perhaps two. The Reds are currently on top of the Premier League table and through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. There is nothing the club would like better than to enter the summer off-season with the first piece of silverware won during the Jurgen … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC to Face Sporting CP at Yankee Stadium in July

Yankees Slam Papa John’s Founder, Suspend Partnership in Response to N-Word Scandal

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The massive fallout for pizza company Papa John's and their founder John Schnatter continued Friday as the New York Yankees joined the list of businesses distancing themselves from the currently radioactive brand. The Yankees suspended their current partnership with the pizza chain and blasted Schnatter's remarks which recently came to light as "reprehensible." Schnatter … [Read more...] about Yankees Slam Papa John’s Founder, Suspend Partnership in Response to N-Word Scandal

The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed

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May the 4th be with you tomorrow. If you're attending the opener of the New York Yankees' next home stand, then this Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead will almost certainly be with you as well.  Yes, Friday May the 4th will see the Yankees will host their third-annual Star Wars Night, with the first 40,000 guests in attendance receiving that Aaron Judge Jedi bobblehead that you … [Read more...] about The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed

Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale

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It's one of the most debated moments in baseball and Wrigley Field history – Babe Ruth’s “called shot” home run off Charlie Root in the 1932 World Series. Now you can own a piece of national past time history as the bat Ruth used for that legendary homer is now up for auction. What do you get the New York Yankees, or even Chicago Cubs, or general baseball fan that has … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale

Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914

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Chicago White Sox founding patriarch Charles Comiskey passed up the opportunity to sign Babe Ruth for $16,000 (about $400,000 in today's money) in 1914, and the letter verifying this offer is now up for auction. A very historical scrapbook from 1909-1914 contains 41 letters and 54 telegrams sent by former Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey to team scout George Mills is … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth to White Sox for $16,000? Charles Comiskey said No in 1914

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Traded to New York Yankees

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees. No, that's not a typo, and yes, you read that correctly, and no there has not been a new rule implemented allowing the NFL to trade with the MLB. Wilson, in Major League Baseball, was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round in 2010. He was then acquired by the Texas … [Read more...] about Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Traded to New York Yankees

Chicago Cubs Have Seventh Best World Series Winning Odds

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We're 22 days away from Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, 27 until position players check in. Spring training will be here before you know it, reminding us that Major League Baseball offseason is actually quite short. It only seems long right now because the free agent market is so lifeless right now. Of course, once the MLB hot stove warms up … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Have Seventh Best World Series Winning Odds

Hosting a Local Sports Franchise Made Easy

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By John O'Leary If there is anything that hits close to home with the lovely, old American Dream it is the notion of owning a sports team. Heck – legendary billionaire George Steinbrenner reportedly purchased the New York Yankees baseball team using just $5,000 of his own money, the rest wheedled from investors and borrowed from banks. He then let the profits from the team … [Read more...] about Hosting a Local Sports Franchise Made Easy

Baby at New York Yankees Game Struck by Foul Ball “Doing Alright” (Video)

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Scary moment at the New York Yankees home game today. This was very frightening, and it's a reminder to us all of the dangers and risk that come with attending a Major League Baseball game. Take a look at this footage from the Yankees 11-3 win over the Minnesota Twins this afternoon. A little girl, just two years old, was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier … [Read more...] about Baby at New York Yankees Game Struck by Foul Ball “Doing Alright” (Video)