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Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system - the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the... Read More.

Air Force, suspended coach Joe Scott part ways

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

The Air Force Academy and suspended basketball coach Joe Scott announced they had mutually parted ways Friday. Scott was suspended on Jan. 17 as Air Force launched an investigation into his treatment of student-athletes. "Coach Scott's passion for the game of basketball has long been evident... Read More.

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday. Matsui had to halt the session after roughly 20 pitches and the club subsequently scratched... Read More.

Olympics-Ice hockey-Sidney Crosby on Canada’s mind in semi-final win over Finland

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

By Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Canada's captain Sidney Crosby did not dress for their 3-2 come-from-behind semi-final win over Finland at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, but his absence was still felt around the team. Nathan MacKinnon completed the comeback, scoring the... Read More.

Olympics-Freestyle-Messi fan Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

By Alvise Armellini and Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Alex Ferreira of the United States won gold in the freestyle skiing men's halfpipe final at Milano Cortina on Friday, completing his collection of Olympic medals. The 31-year-old, widely seen as the favourite in... Read More.

Olympics-Bobsleigh-German-US rivalry warms the ice in Two-Woman

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

By Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The highly anticipated battle between the German and U.S. sleds in the Olympic Two-Woman bobsleigh competition did not disappoint on Friday as they filled the top five places at the halfway point, with defending champion... Read More.

Olympics-Curling-Switzerland thrash Norway 9-1 to win men’s bronze medal

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland won the Olympic bronze medal in the men's curling competition by thumping Norway 9-1 on Friday, ensuring they would not go empty-handed after missing out on gold despite an incredible round-robin campaign. Switzerland... Read More.

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament. The team said Friday that López's surgery will be performed next week in Texas by Rangers team physician... Read More.

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘Nothing happening’ with Tyreek Hill

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid did not sound too optimistic on Friday when he was asked about the notion of a potential reunion with wide receiver Tyreek Hill in Kansas City. Hill, after all, finds himself without a team after he was released by the... Read More.

Tennis-Pegula fights back to beat Anisimova in Dubai semi-final

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

DUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Jessica Pegula shook off a first-set stumble to beat fellow American Amanda Anisimova 1-6 6-4 6-3 in the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday, reaching the eighth WTA 1000 final of her career. World number six Anisimova took... Read More.

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