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But that hasn’t stopped speculation that the Astros will be targets of retaliation by upset players. The Astros were found by Manfred to have cheated during their run to the 2017 World Series and again in the 2018 season. The investigation found Houston used the video feed from a center field camera to see and decode the opposing catcher’s signs. Players banged on a trash can to signal to batters what was coming, believing it would improve the batter’s chances of getting a hit. … [Read more...] about Ouch: Offshore Sports Book Sets Odds for Astros’ Getting Hit by Pitches

The virus has already hit a number of international sports events within China, including postponement of the Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai and indoor world track and field championships in Nanjing and rescheduling of women’s Olympic soccer qualifiers from disease epicentre Wuhan to Sydney. … [Read more...] about John Coates accuses Australian sporting boss of suffering ‘relevance deprivation’

Key points:AOC president John Coates has accused ASC chairman John Wylie of "relevance deprivation"The two have a long history of disagreementsThe latest is over funding: when sports should get it, and the existing cuts to some sports since the Rio Olympics … [Read more...] about John Coates reignites bitter stoush at the top of Australian sport

“My idea is to have a residential complex with all the multi-sports facilities and since (it will be) in the mountains, we will have access to the ski area, ice hockey,” Keshavan told reporters here. “It can be built over time. So, I’m speaking to a couple of State governments to give land or get some sponsors.” … [Read more...] about Shiva Keshavan plans academy to promote winter sports

Boley’s points and her seven 3-pointers were both season highs. Hebard and Sabally had 10 rebounds each to help the Ducks dominate the boards, 38-23. Sabrina Ionescu had 13 assists to go with 12 points — her fewest points since 10 against UConn earlier this month. … [Read more...] about The Sports Report: New NBA All-Star game format is a hit with players

Biles faces the world as if she has Serena Williams' head on her shoulders. She's described as the most talented in history.  Sometimes she seems to be channelling Oprah such is her level of self-awareness. She took almost 18 months off after the Olympics to avoid burnout at a time many would fear losing their form or spot and still blew the sequins off the opposition. … [Read more...] about Emma Keeling: Simone Biles proves sports legends wear leotards too