Why Scott Rolen is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame - ESPN
Editor's note: This story originally ran on Jan. 25 when 2023 Hall of Fame voting results were announced. Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff will be inducted in Cooperstown on Sunday, July 23.
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Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov awarded 1-year, $3.55M US deal in arbitration
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov was awarded a one-year contract worth $3.55 million US in an arbitration decision Sunday.
Former Blue Jays Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen enter Baseball Hall of Fame
The greatest moment of Scott Rolen's 17-year career didn't come during his 2006 World Series run with the St. Louis Cardinals or even during his outstanding first full season in 1997 with the Philadelphia Phillies, which earned him unanimous National League Rookie of the Year honours.
Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame - ESPN
Baseball's two newest Hall of Famers, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, joined the ranks of the immortals on Sunday in the same understated manner that marked both players' long careers.
Award South Africa next Women’s World Cup to help game become global, says Jordaan
CAPE TOWN : Awarding South Africa the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup will help the game become truly global and prevent African teams falling behind the established powerhouses, the president of the country's FA told Reuters.
Netherlands keep World Cup debutants Portugal quiet in 1-0 win
DUNEDIN : The Netherlands kicked off their Group E campaign with a 1-0 win over Women's World Cup debutants Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Stefanie Van der Gragt that was awarded on a VAR review.
Sophia Smith strikes twice as United States cruises past Vietnam at Women's World Cup
Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.
Dundee win was great, but performance is more important, says Airdrie boss
Airdrie boss Rhys McCabe insists performances are more important than results after sticking away a late penalty to down Dundee in the Viaplay Cup.