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Sports film of the week: Pelotero
Or ‘ballplayer’ to those of us who don’t speak Spanish.
Baseball legend Cal Ripken's mother abducted, released
Police said that early yesterday, a man approached the 74-year-old with a gun, forced her into her car and drove away.
VIDEO: Here's the insane catch by a rookie that has the baseball world buzzing
Pretty good I guess.
Dewayne Wise fakes catch, fools umpire while fan snatches ball
Here’s your truly bizarre MLB play of the day.
Acquitted: Clemens cleared of perjury
The legendary MLB picther has been found not guilty of lying about taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Yes we Cain! Giants pitcher throws first perfect game in franchise history
VIDEO: Matt Cain threw the 22nd perfect game in MLB history as San Francisco beat the Houston Astros 10-0 last night.
VIDEO: Bill Murray splashes around on a rain tarp at a Minor League baseball game
Sure, why wouldn’t he?
VIDEO: Amazing bare-handed baseball catch
It’s better than anything you’ll see in the Major League.
Lights out! Giancarlo Stanton hit this home run so hard that it smashed the scoreboard
“This kid is very strong, I’ve never seen anything like that,” Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said afterwards.
This baseball player is facing a lengthy ban after throwing his helmet at an umpire
This Toronto Blue Jay needs to chill out.
Moneyball coach Billy Beane's new secret to success
The Oakland Athletics manager says whoever figures this out will be “the wealthiest man in the world”.
Rookie MLB star needs 10 stitches after hitting self in face
Nationals rookie Bryce Harper learned an important lesson at Cincinnati on Friday: sometimes, even hard things bounce.
About time: Albert Pujols finally hits a home run
It only took 29 games and 111 attempts too.
One dead and dozens injured as heavy winds tear through beer tent in St Louis
‘All hell broke loose’ as heavy gusts and lightning strikes led to multiple injuries for sports bar patrons in Missouri.
Party-pooping Yankees spoil Red Sox anniversary
On the 100th anniversary of their first game at Fenway Park, the Red Sox were beaten as A-Rod hit the 631st home run of his career.
Happy Birthday Fenway! Boston stadium celebrates 100 years as home to Red Sox
One of the most famous grounds in the baseball kingdom marks a century by hosting the New York Yankees
Can’t touch this: Bartolo Colon throws 38 consecutive strikes
Oakland A’s pitcher proved unplayable for the LA Angels last night.
Codebreaker: Former cricketer Adam Hollioake takes up cage-fighting
The former England international is the latest sports star to forge a mixed martial arts career.
Te-Boo! Jets' new backup jeered at Yankee Stadium
One of the NFL’s biggest stars and the NBA’s Dwayne Wade took in the baseball yesterday in the Bronx. But they weren’t made very welcome.
VIDEO: The Miami Marlins' incredible home run sculpture finally makes its debut
You don’t get this at Croker, Ger.
Great Balls of Fire! Bear Grylls throws some heat at L.A Dodgers game
The outback adventurer took pointless pyromania to a whole new level at a Major League Baseball clash
Pitching masterclass helps Dodgers oust Padres
A record-breaking performance from Aaron Harang decided Friday’s Southern California derby. Elsewhere, a Bryan LaHair grand slam helped the Cubs to victory over the St.Louis Cardinals.
You don't get this at Croker... check out the massive burger the Washington Nationals are serving up
Would you pay the guts of 50 quid for this eight-pounder?
Ozzie Guillen says he loves Fidel Castro, gets suspended for 5 games
It didn’t take long for the new Miami Marlins manager to land himself in trouble.
Blue Jays beat Indians in longest season opener in baseball history
Take me out to the ball game and keep me there all night.
Muhammad Ali delivers first pitch at unique new home of the Miami Marlins
A water sculpture at centre-field, dancing girls by the pool, art deco. This isn’t Croke Park.
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies at 57
‘The Kid’ hit a single for the Mets in the 1986 World Series which sparked one of the most improbable rallies in baseball.
Liverpool, the Red Sox and Pumpsie Green: why LFC had to back down
The Kop might not know the name Pumpsie Green, but he may have had a part to play in Anfield chiefs’ actions yesterday.
How much?! Angels and Pujols agree $254million deal - reports
Pujols’ contract is the second-highest in baseball history and only the third to break the $200 million barrier. Lucky.
Did Bobby Valentine invent the wrap?
It turns out that the Red Sox’s new manager isn’t just an MLB icon, he’s the culinary pioneer popularly credited with the invention of the lunchtime wrap.
Be my Valentine: Red Sox look to 'a new voice' for new manager
Blunt, cocky and sometimes controversial, Valentine is quite a departure from quiet man Terry Francona.
The Sports Pages: some of the week’s best sportswriting
The story of the real-life Rocky, arguably the greatest single game in World Series history and the Sphinx-like riddle that is John Terry: all that and more in our round-up of the best (and worst) coverage of the week in sport.
What a comeback! Cards clinch the World Series
The St. Louis Cardinals put the finishing touches to one of the unlikeliest of World Series victories by beating the Rangers 6-2 at Busch Stadium.
The St Louis Cardinals won one of the greatest World Series games ever last night
America sat up and took notice last night as Game 6 caught the attention.
WATCH: Baseball crazyman Brian Wilson busts a (political) move
The Giants closer joined MC Hammer and will.i.am to endorse San Francisco mayoral candidate Ed Lee… in style.
The Sports Pages: some of the week’s best sportswriting
Joe DiMaggio, Dan Wheldon, the beauty of football and a real-life answer to The Wrestler: it’s an extra-special, double edition of our weekly round-up.
A bluffer's guide to... the World Series
Baseball’s biggest game kicks off in St Louis, Missouri tonight. Here’s everything you need to know.
Yankees pitcher in 'wanting more money' shocker
CC Sabathia (aka “The Honey Badger”) looks set to walk away from a deal that guarantees him $92million over the next four seasons in an effort to secure an even more lucrative contract.
The Sports Pages: some of the week's best sportswriting
A Red Sox double-whammy, a cricket club coming straigh outta Compton and the most successful professional sportsperson you’ve never heard of: its all in our selection of the week’s best writing about sport.
YouTube Top Ten: because that squash ball left a mark
It’s that time of the week again! Join us for: a man jumping over a speeding car, the biggest mosh-pit in all of sports and Milan Jovanovic’s Neighbours name-check.
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