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Rusty Avalanchee return after week away for COVID-19
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Rusty Avalanchee return after week away for COVID-19

February 11, 2021

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer shoots out a stream of water after taking a drink while waiting for a face off against the Minnesota Wild in the second period Feb.…

Pirates snatch up former Rockies catcher Tony Wolters
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Pirates snatch up former Rockies catcher Tony Wolters

February 11, 2021

The team announced the signing Thursday. Pittsburgh is looking for an experienced backup to Jacob Stallings, a Gold Glove finalist in 2020. Wolters, 28, spent the first five seasons of…

Greg Bird agrees to minor league deal with Rockies
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Greg Bird agrees to minor league deal with Rockies

February 11, 2021

The 28-year-old didn’t appear in the majors in 2020 after signing with the Texas Rangers last offseason. Bird was a fifth-round pick by the New York Yankees in the 2011…

Nadal, Barty advance in straight sets at Australian Open
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Nadal, Barty advance in straight sets at Australian Open

February 9, 2021

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts during his first round match against Serbia’s Laslo Djere at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.Rick Rycroft/Associated Press A slow-motion fist pump was a…

MLB players to wear electronic tracers, face discipline
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MLB players to wear electronic tracers, face discipline

February 9, 2021

Empty seats are viewed in Busch Stadium as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws in the first inning baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis.Jeff Roberson/Associated…

MLB slightly deadening the ball amid home run surge
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MLB slightly deadening the ball amid home run surge

February 8, 2021

Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press file MLB anticipates the changes will be subtle, and a memo to teams…

MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA
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MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA

February 5, 2021

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, left, shakes hands with MLS Players Association executive director Bob Foose after reaching an agreement on a contract in Washington.Luis M. Alvarez/Associated Press file…