Babe Ruth home run ball up for auction in Baltimore sale
Historic ball said to be Ruth’s first homer in Yankee Stadium era when the 1923 opening day blast landed in seats before the park’s naming. Owned by Sports Immortals Museum in Boca Raton for six decades, the No. 1 of 126 items goes to the block at Goldin Auctions to mark Ruth’s major league debut centennial.
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GoldinAuctions.com
Sports Immortals Museum
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Platt
Marshall Hunt
New York Daily News
Leigh Montville
Yankee Field
Messi poised to seal legacy against Germany at Maracaná
Lionel Messi, dubbed El Diego’s potential successor, seeks a World Cup final triumph against Germany at Maracaná to quiet comparisons with Diego Maradona. The Barcelona star, 27, aims to deliver Argentina’s crowning achievement after a career of records and accolades, with fans and analysts watching for that defining moment.
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Lionel Messi
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Germany
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ESPN
Ian Darke
Netherlands
Daley Blind
Arena de Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Tigers overwhelm Royals 16-4 in KC blowout
Kansas City suffered a 16-4 defeat as Detroit routed the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie lasted just four innings, giving up eight earned runs on eight hits, while Detroit surged with a Torii Hunter homer and multiple RBI hits to widen the AL Central gap before the All-Star break.
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Ned Yost
Kauffman Stadium
Salvador Perez
Rays
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Torii Hunter
Nick Castellanos
Scott Downs
James dominates NBA power as heat rises in free agency
LeBron James stands at the center of a league-wide frenzy as he wields unprecedented leverage. Teams, stars, and agents pivot around his potential return to the Heat, with Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Kevin Love, Dwyane Wade, and others waiting to see if they can join him. Pat Riley’s role as facilitator is underscored by the industry’s attention and vast bidding expectations.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Dwyane Wade
Chris) Bush
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Chris Bosh
Kevin Love
Josh McRoberts
Danny Granger
Mike Miller
Ray Allen
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Pau Gasol
Luol Deng
Trevor Ariza
Spurs
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