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ATLANTA — Baseball is the sport changed the most by analytics. To soften the blow of cold numbers, MLB has rewritten rules. Relievers must pitch to a minimum of three batters, meaning no more LOOGYS. (Left-handed one-out guys.) In the new season, defenses can’t station more than two infielders on…

The 6-11 junior had eight rebounds, three blocks and shot 7-for-7 on Thursday.

'I am striking to try and sort the NHS out'

The Japanese government held an emergency meeting and share prices crashed after a Pokémon broadcast. For years, its effects went unexplained – until researchers started digging …

It be part of what is hoped will one day be a National Rock Garden in Canberra

In today’s Football Daily: Popcorn-gorging brain melters aplenty in Qatar

NEW YORK — A New York Police Department lieutenant who nearly lost his life battling a COVID-19 infection he caught on the job has won his fight to retire with a disability pension.

Flynn helped bring through Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and a glut of others for Wales, managed Wrexham and Swansea City, played for Cardiff City - and scored special goals for his country. His is some story to tell

Flightline's ruthless display in the Breeders Cup Classic had horse racing fans reaching for the superlatives. Mike Smith, who has won more races at the meeting than any other jockey, was hugely impressed