Debunking MLB's "Home Run Derby Curse" - ESPN
Baseball loves its superstitions: Pregame chicken dinners, rally caps, never referencing an active no-hitter, purposely avoiding (or stepping on) the foul line.
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Louisiana Tech returns to Sun Belt Conference, sources say - ESPN
The Sun Belt's CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league's 14th member Monday morning, sources told ESPN, giving the conference a replacement for Texas State.
Snoop Dogg helps Swansea take pop at Wrexham with kit launch - ESPN
Not to be outdone by the Hollywood glamour of Wrexham, fellow Championship side and Welsh rivals Swansea City have enlisted Snoop Dogg to help launch their new home kit for the 2025-26 season.
Sheriff: Death of John Elway's former agent 'tragic accident' - ESPN
John Elway will not face charges related to the death of his longtime friend, business partner and former agent, Jeff Sperbeck, who died in April from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart being driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback.
Rockies select Ethan Holliday in MLB draft, son of former Rocky, Matt - ESPN
The Colorado Rockies will see two generations of Hollidays.
Pavelski wins Tahoe celebrity golf event; Barkley is 69th - ESPN
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe, closing with an eagle to beat former pitcher John Smoltz by nine points in a wire-to-wire victory in the celebrity event.
MLB draft - Nationals take HS shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 - ESPN
ATLANTA — The Washington Nationals, fresh off a major organizational shakeup, made a surprising selection with the No. 1 overall pick on Sunday, drafting high school shortstop Eli Willits.
Drogba, Real Madrid congratulate Chelsea on winning Club World Cup - ESPN
Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 on Sunday to win the FIFA Club World Cup final.