Jose Abreu and Freddie Freeman Win 2020 MVP Awards

The slugging first basemen have plenty in common, including thriving in M.L.B.’s pandemic-shortened season.

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Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports and Stalls Spring Sports Over Coronavirus

The conference said it would not stage sports like basketball and hockey as coronavirus infections rise to record-breaking levels.

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Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer Win Cy Young Awards

Bieber, a right-hander for Cleveland, led all major league pitchers in several statistical categories, and Bauer, a right-hander for Cincinnati, wasn’t far behind.

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Alex Cora Repeatedly Apologizes for His Part in Astros’ Scandal

During his reintroduction as manager of the Red Sox, Cora said he did not want to be viewed as a great comeback story.

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As Owner of the Mets, Steven Cohen Is ‘Doing It for the Fans’

While saying the team won’t spend like “drunken sailors,” Cohen spoke boldly of the team’s future. “I’m not in this to be mediocre.”

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Bryson DeChambeau Wants to Out-Drive History at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau mapped out his Masters plan on Tuesday, which included bombing his tee shots over 100-foot tall pine trees and maybe breaking out the longest driver in golf.

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What We Learned From Week 9 of the NFL Season

Buffalo’s offense exploded against Seattle, the Ravens and the Chiefs held on for wins and Dalvin Cook continued to dominate.

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Authentic Gets ‘Emotional’ Breeders’ Cup Win for John Velazquez

Velazquez, a Hall of Famer, said getting to ride Authentic during this difficult year was “a gift from God.”

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Steven Cohen, Justin Turner and Alex Cora Were All Shown Mercy on Friday

The era of outrage took a timeout as Steven Cohen took over the Mets, Alex Cora was rehired by the Red Sox and Justin Turner escaped punishment for a controversial on-field celebration.

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Eddie Johnson, N.B.A. Star Who Fell Into Crime, Dies at 65

Nicknamed Fast Eddie, he was an All-Star guard with the Atlanta Hawks. But he had drug problems, and after retiring he was convicted of sexual assault.

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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

He and Baltimore’s Hall of Fame quarterback were a top passing combination in the ’60s. But he may be best remembered for the pass that never came his way.

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The Other Rookie Star of the World Series? Globe Life Field

While the Texas Rangers did not make the postseason, their new ballpark has provided an unlikely yet oddly fitting setting for this World Series.

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With Title in Sight, the Dodgers Are Armed and Ready to Get Creative

Los Angeles has a wealth of pitching options for two more potential World Series games. If the club can get the combination right, it could mean the end of a long title drought.

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In a Must-Win Game 6, Rays Plan to Turn Up the Aggressiveness

Tampa Bay Manager Kevin Cash said he felt like his pitchers had been too conservative so far in the World Series. Fortunately for the Rays, it will be Blake Snell, their ace, on the mound on Tuesday.

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Another Failed Drug Test Is Linked to a Bob Baffert Horse

In September, the Baffert-trained filly Gamine tested positive for a banned substance for the second time this year, according to two people familiar with the results of the test. It was the 28th violation in Baffert’s career.

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World Series Game 1: Live Updates

The Tampa Bay Rays are in their first World Series since 2008, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are back for the third time in four years.

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After Shutout Loss to Miami, Jets Stand as Only Winless Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns for the Dolphins, who gave the rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his first N.F.L. action late in the fourth quarter.

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After Shutout Loss to Miami, Jets Stand as Only Winless Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns for the Dolphins, who gave the rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his first N.F.L. action late in the fourth quarter.

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NBA Live Score: Heat vs. Lakers Game 6

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have another chance to close out the series against the Miami Heat, who forced a sixth game behind Jimmy Butler.

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N.F.L. Again Reschedules Patriots and Titans Games

For the second consecutive week, the league had to move games, including another postponement for the Tennessee Titans, who have the league’s biggest outbreak. The Patriots also faced a second rescheduling.

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