The Morning After

The Morning After

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Parker moved fast, broke things
The Pirates' one-man band died Saturday, just short of his Cooperstown moment.
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At 97 mph, deGrom races time
The 37-year-old is reminding people just how dominating he was before a repeat Tommy John surgery.
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"Skipper": Scott Miller's last gift
The knowledge and passion that Miller brought to baseball writing has come together in this book about MLB managers.
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Fame for OKC, and not just 15 minutes
A day of reflection, pride and purpose for a team that plays its own way.
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Thirteen years later, the Thunder finally rolls
A new, simpatico cast and a commitment to defense brings OKC an NBA title.
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Dodgers, Padres are weaponizing fastballs
The Padres' lifelong quest to get the Dodgers' attention boiled over this week.
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The Florida Men have just begun to party
Panthers wrap up another Stanley Cup as they enter their prime years.
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J.J. Spaun wins the U.S. Open. Saves it, too.
A miserable bogey-fest becomes one of the most memorable Opens in history after Spaun's 64-foot putt on 18.
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OKC passes a rare stress test
The Thunder proves it can win a tough fourth quarter as it ties the NBA Finals
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Pickard saves a game and maybe a season
Edmonton's backup goalie is 7-0, and the Oilers take a remarkable OT victory out of Florida.
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Denzel Clarke is Athletic and aerodynamic
The rookie introduces himself to the game by bringing home runs to earth.
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Make room in your lives for Alcaraz, Sinner
The next great rivalry is launched by a brilliant French Open final that Alcaraz wins in a fifth-set tiebreak.
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