The New York Times – Sports:
Gabe Kapler’s record-setting staff of 13 coaches is too many to fit in a dugout, but the unorthodox approach helped the team win 107 games in 2021. A trend was officially set.
Author: Scott Miller
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Walker Buehler Takes Over as Dodgers Ace
The New York Times – Sports:
With no shortage of confidence, Walker Buehler is taking the reins from Clayton Kershaw as the Dodgers’ ace and opening day starter. Kershaw couldn’t be happier.
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Terry Francona Returns for 2022 Cleveland Guardians
The New York Times – Sports:
Francona missed huge chunks of two seasons with health issues, and the Cleveland Guardians are thrilled to have their merry prankster of a manager back in the clubhouse.
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The Los Angeles Angels Move On After Eric Kay Trial
The New York Times – Sports:
A team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani — and very little on-field success — spent the winter dealing with the lockout and a messy trial over the death of a former player.
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Arizona’s International Roster Comes Together Through Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
Arizona’s march through the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament is powered by an international roster dedicated to unselfish basketball. Coach Tommy Lloyd wouldn’t have it any other way.
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MLB Creates ‘Ohtani Rule’ to Keep Star’s Bat in Games
The New York Times – Sports:
A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching.
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A Younger O’Bannon Plays in a New College Sports Landscape
The New York Times – Sports:
Chuck O’Bannon Jr., a guard for Texas Christian, grew up as his uncle Ed O’Bannon became a symbol for college athletes pushing to earn money from their fame.
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Texas Tech’s Unusual Defense Stifles Montana State
The New York Times – Sports:
The Red Raiders blew out the Bobcats in the round of 64 in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament.
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Notre Dame’s Paul Atkinson Left Ivy League for N.C.A.A. Tournament Success
The New York Times – Sports:
Losing last year’s season to the pandemic, and other Ivy League rules, led to an exodus of talent. One of those players, Paul Atkinson, hit a game-winning shot for Notre Dame in the N.C.A.A. tournament.