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In this May 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws during th...
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ESPN reports Angels PR employee supplied Skaggs with opioids

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tyler Skaggs was found dead with a toxic mix of alcohol and painkillers in his body.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during ...
Logan Newman

Former D-back Corbin goes 6 innings, gives up 2 runs in playoffs debut

Former Arizona Diamondback and current Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin pitched six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his playoff debut.
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Members of the Washington Nationals practice for Game 1 of the NLDS baseball game against the Los A...
Dan Bickley

Playoff baseball is glorious, but MLB must continue to change

MLB playoffs are a glorious time. But Rob Manfred and the league must remain resolute about changing the game if they want to bring back its popularity.
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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 30: Inductee Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. "Bud" Selig speaks during the 20...
Arizona Sports

ASU Masters program named after former MLB commissioner Bud Selig

Arizona State recently announced the Master of Sports Law and Business program will be named after former MLB commissioner Allan "Bud" Selig.
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Cohl Cabral to start at center for Arizona State against Michigan State

Arizona State football will start offensive lineman Cohl Cabral at center on Saturday against Michigan State, per SunDevilSource.
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Kaci Demarest

Baseball America: Arizona State baseball has No. 8 signee class

According to Baseball America, Arizona State baseball's best signee from the 2019 class is a junior college transfer from Middletown, New Jersey.
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GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 15:  Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs before the NFL pre...
Arizona Sports

New England Patriots sign WR Antonio Brown after being released

The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with wide receiver Antonio Brown after being released by the Oakland Raiders.
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 26: New England Patriots wide receiver NKeal Harry (50) makes a grab during N...
Perry Cohen

Former Arizona State receiver N’Keal Harry headed to the IR

N'Keal Harry, the former standout star at ASU, has been placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 23: Zach Cunningham #41 and Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans ...
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Report: Seattle Seahawks trade for Jadeveon Clowney

Clowney held out from training camp with the Texans. The outside linebacker was unhappy about Houston using the franchise tag on him.
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Jake Anderson

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck retires from NFL

Colts QB Andrew Luck announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday in a press conference after Indianapolis' 27-17 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears.
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Kellan Olson

NHL goalie Eddie Lack joins ASU hockey’s coaching staff

NHL goaltender Eddie Lack announced on Twitter Wednesday he will be joining Arizona State's hockey staff as the goalie coach.
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ASU announces 2019 HOF class, includes current D-back Mike Leake

Six former student-athletes from five different sports and a National Championship team will be honored for their contributions when ASU takes on the WSU.
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Baseball America ranks ASU’s Torkelson as college’s best 2020 prospect

Baseball America has ranked ASU first baseman Spencer Torkelson as college baseball's best prospect for the 2020 MLB Draft.
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Trivia Tuesday: Leading HR hitters for each letter of the alphabet

It's a home run alphabet soup on this Trivia Tuesday! Can you name the career leader for each letter of the alphabet? Good luck!
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Dan Bickley

A sneak peek of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics

Dan Bickley returns from Tokyo with his thoughts on the city and what to expect from it when the Olympics arrive in the summer of 2020.
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Manny Pacquiao, center, reacts as referee Kenny Bayless holds up his hand signaling his victory ove...
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Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decision

From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time.
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Ireland's Shane Lowry holds and kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Ch...
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Irishman Shane Lowry wins the British Open by 6 strokes

Irishman Shane Lowry won his first major title claiming the British Open by six strokes in the first British Open in Northern Ireland since 1951.
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Spain's Jon Rahm reaches out and touches the hands of spectators as he walks to 17th tee during the...
Arizona Sports

ASU’s Jon Rahm tied for 3rd after 1st round of The Open

Arizona State alumnus and PGA pro Jon Rahm finished round one of The Open Championship on Thursday tied for third in the tournament.
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Brandon Clarke lights up NBA Summer League, takes home MVP award

Phoenix native Brandon Clarke led the Memphis Grizzlies to a Summer League championship after being selected 21st overall in this year's NBA draft.
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic lifts the trophy after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the men's s...
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Djokovic edges Federer in 5 sets for 5th Wimbledon trophy

Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final, beating Roger Federer in a fifth-set tiebreaker.
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Jake Anderson

Angels throw no-hitter in 1st home game since passing of Tyler Skaggs

The Los Angeles Angels combined to no-hit the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. It was the Angels' first home game since the passing of Tyler Skaggs.
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Arizona Sports

Taurasi to make season debut after undergoing back surgery

After missing the first 13 games of the season, Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will make her season debut on the road Friday against the Connecticut Sun.
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Valley natives Julie Ertz, Jessica McDonald win ESPY as part of USWNT

After winning some notable hardware earlier in the week, Valley natives Julie Ertz and Jessica McDonald took home yet another honor Wednesday night.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the National League bats ...
Arizona Sports

D-backs’ Marte, National League drop All-Star Game to American League

The American League won its seventh straight All-Star Game Tuesday. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman had a double in his first start.
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