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MLB

Verlander recalls Posey’s ‘refreshing’ recruiting experience

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Verlander recalls Posey’s ‘refreshing’ recruiting experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – Buster Posey and Justin Verlander will one day be together in Cooperstown, but with Posey spending his entire career with the Giants and Verlander spending almost his entire career in the American League, the two haven’t had many battles . the land. They have only faced each other three times in the regular season during Posey’s career, plus two matchups in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series.Both were at-time MLB All-Stars at the same time, but until Posey called out Verlander a few weeks…

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NBA

76ers pivot, reach deal to build new arena, stay in South Philly

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The Philadelphia 76ers spent years battling well-organized opposition, but in December they finally won a 12-5 vote in the City Council to approve a new arena in downtown, adjacent to Chinatown. from Philadelphia.On Monday, Philadelphia announced a dramatic change in direction: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE, the official name of the 76ers’ ownership) is partnering with Comcast Spectacor – the owners of the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers – to adopt a 50-year plan. 50 of state building. -state-of-the-art arena located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, near the current home of the Wells Fargo Center. The new home of the…

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Tennis

Andy Roddick reopens war of words with ‘hypocrite’ and ‘influencer’ Nick Kyrgios

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Nick Kyrgios was knocked out of the Australian Open on Monday by British number 3 Jacob Fearnley – Getty Images/William WestNick Kyrgios had already been described as an “influencer” who “lived for the likes” when the tennis “bad boy” collapsed in the first round of the Australian Open.On the eve of the tournament, Andy Roddick, former world number 1, was scathing in his criticism of Kyrgios, who claimed his defeat in two sets against Jacob Fearnleythe British number 3, was perhaps his last singles appearance at Melbourne Park.Against Fearnley, Kyrgios was every bit as divisive as his reputation suggests. His…

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MLB

Posey and Minasian reveal Roki Sasaki is not signing with the Giants

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Posey and Minasian reveal Roki Sasaki not signing with Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO — The Giants were very excited to introduce future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander on a Zoom call Monday morning, but the last two days also brought some disappointment.General manager Zack Minasian confirmed the Giants met Roki Sasaki last month, but said they were informed they were out of the running for the Japanese right-hander.“We met Roki in person and were recently told that we would not be his destination,” Minasian said.The Giants have believed for about a year that Sasaki would…

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