President Trump announced Thursday that he will launch the opening pitch at Yankee Stadium on August 15. Trump told reporters at a White House coronavirus task force briefing that his friend Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, asked him to launch the pitch. The president made the announcement …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday for the first time since the publication of a New York Times story alleging that Russia paid rewards to …
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Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was put on the disabled list for 10 days due to stiffness in his back and will not make his scheduled start in Thursday’s opening day game against the San Francisco Giants, the team announced. The Dodgers recalled right-hander Dustin May, who will start …
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The Major League Baseball Players Association has agreed on a plan to expand the playoffs to 16 teams by the 2020 season, sources told ESPN’s Marly Rivera. A playoff expansion still needs final approval from MLB owners, the sources said. All second-place teams in all six divisions would now qualify …
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