Monday, April 2, 2018

How Giancarlo Stanton Let Go of ‘Mike’ and Embraced Who He Is

The Yankees’ new slugger said changing back to his real given name early in his career was simply a matter of growing up and appreciating what is important.

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Sunday, April 1, 2018

Shohei Ohtani Wins First Start With Angels

Ohtani, the two-way star from Japan, struck out six and retired 14 of his final 15 batters in a 7-4 victory over the Athletics.

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Notre Dame 61, Mississippi State 58: Notre Dame Tops Mississippi State and Wins an Improbable Title

The Irish overcame a series of knee injuries this season and earned the program’s first title since 2001.

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Blue Jays 7, Yankees 4: Justin Smoak Punishes Yankees, and Aaron Boone, With a Grand Slam

The Yankees chose to pitch to Smoak instead of Josh Donaldson in the eighth inning, a decision that led to a game-changing home run for Toronto.

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On College Basketball: What Happened to College Hoops? Don’t Worry, the Kids Are All Right.

The current game has lost some of its majesty and innocence. But no matter how hard the adults try to spoil it, they cannot. There’s too much magic.

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On College Basketball: Michigan vs. Villanova: Keys to the N.C.A.A. Final

It’s not quite David vs. Goliath, but Villanova should be considered a strong favorite over Michigan. Here’s how they match up.

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On Baseball: Gabe Kapler Is Unlike Any Manager Phillies Fans Have Known (and Booed)

Gabe Kapler promises to “be bold” as the new Phillies manager. Is the city — and the game — ready for him?

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