BASEBALL

Jun 15 2026SPORTS

Alaska Sports Wrap-Up: Standout Performances and Close Games

A mix of tight scores and big wins marked Alaska’s sports scene over a few action-packed days. High school baseball saw some surprises, especially in Palmer where one team crushed their opponent by 13 runs. Other games stayed nail-biters, like the Wasilla vs. Service matchup that ended in a tie. Mea

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Jun 14 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Face Big Question After Anthony’s Injury Woes

Roman Anthony stopped swinging in early May, missing 32 games and still not ready to play. The team’s boss admitted the front office misread his finger injury, calling it a sprain when it was actually a partial tear. Anthony said the pain in his ring finger keeps him from hitting properly, and he ho

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Jun 14 2026SPORTS

Weather Holds Georgia‑Texas College Baseball Clash

The Georgia baseball team was ready to face Texas in the College World Series, but a storm put the game on hold. A weather delay began before the scheduled start at 8 p. m. , pushing the kickoff to 8:45 p. m. At 7:20 p. m. , officials announced the delay, and a tarp was laid over the field abo

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Jun 14 2026SPORTS

High‑School Baseball Showdowns End the Season

In Illinois, the last day of high‑school baseball brings four finals that decide state champions. The Class 1A final is in Champaign, where the Tremont Turks try for their first title against Granville Putnam County. Both teams are aiming to win a championship they have never captured before.

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Softball Stars Shine as Alabama Sports Writers Pick All‑State Teams

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has chosen the top softball players for its 2026 All‑State squads. Each class will receive honors, naming standout athletes as player of the year, hitter of the year, pitcher of the year, and coach of the year. The baseball selections will follow on Saturday

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Jun 10 2026SPORTS

A Young Star Takes a Pause: How a Baseball Team Handles a Rookie’s Injury

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t rushing Konnor Griffin back to the field after a forearm strain. Instead, they’re taking extra care to make sure he doesn’t get hurt worse. Griffin, a rookie shortstop, won’t return from the injured list just yet. His team decided to wait after getting advice from an or

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Jun 10 2026SPORTS

Top hockey and baseball matchups to watch on June 9

The Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas keeps getting more exciting. The first three games gave fans rare high-scoring action, with a total of 25 goals—the highest since 1981. No previous Final had seen both teams come back from multiple-goal deficits in the first two games. Carolina even e

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Weather check: Could strong storms delay Omaha’s summer plans?

Omaha’s weather might throw a surprise at the city just as summer festivities begin. A wave of intense storms could sweep through, bringing heavy rain and cooler temperatures right when people are getting ready for outdoor events. While the exact timing remains uncertain, the forecast suggests these

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Stanton’s Road to the Field: A Quick Update

Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees’ designated hitter, is on the injury list after a calf strain that occurred during a game in Houston. He was placed on the IL on April 28 and has been working through rehab. Manager Aaron Boone said the player might be back for the next homestand, but no exact date is

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Jun 08 2026SPORTS

Knoxville Wins Series with Rojas Power

The Knoxville Smokies finished a four‑game stretch against the Birmingham Barons with a 7‑4 victory that secured them the series. A solid outing from starter Brooks Caple, who went five innings, helped keep the Barons at bay. Jefferson Rojas and Owen Ayers each had multi‑hit games, contributing four

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