MLB moves trade deadline to August 1 for Sunday games
MLB will push the deadline for trades without waivers to August 1 to avoid players being dealt during Sunday afternoon games. Commissioner Rob Manfred said the change aims to minimize disruption as several games occur in a tight window before the cutoff.
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Oregon AD and Lloyd Carr added to playoff selection panel
IRVING Texas Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens and former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr are among four new picks to the College Football Playoff selection committee. Joining from 1990s era coaches Jeff Bower and Herb Deromedi, they replace Haden Osborne Tranghese and Gould as the 12 member panel begins the next season.
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Winthrop AD Hickman Announces Retirement After 27 Years
Winthrop athletic director Tom Hickman will retire on June 30 after 27 years at the school, including 20 years as AD. He departs as the longest serving Winthrop AD in school and Big South history, having overseen 10 NCAA tournament appearances and 48 Big South titles, while also serving on NCAA governance groups.
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Manfred Says NL Could Embrace DH Amid Meetings
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred notes NL teams may warm to the designated hitter though owners ended meetings without plans to expand DH use. He cites offense dips and pitcher injuries, with past NL resistance lingering, while A L has used the DH since 1973.
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Tigers add Justin Upton in big six year deal
Detroit owner Mike Ilitch pressed for offense as GM Dave Dombrowski and Avila pursued a power bat. Justin Upton agreed to a 132.75 million six year contract and was introduced at Comerica Park. Upton, 28, batted .251 with 26 homers and 81 RBIs for the Padres last season.
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Clemson Tigers face strong offense as defensive depth grows
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney rebuilds on defense with Lawson Dodd and Austin Bryant gaining experience while Vic Beasley and Corey Crawford graduate to NFL. Deshaun Watson returns to lead an explosive offense after a 500-yard average in the final 11 games and a 550-yard showing against Alabama.
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MLB probes delay three cases under new domestic violence policy
MLB has not set timelines for investigations into Aroldis Chapman Yasiel Puig and Jose Reyes under the new policy. Commissioner Rob Manfred said legal processes may affect the timing and he wants full facts before deciding any discipline under just cause.
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