Oscar Gamble 1949 2018 Afro wearing outfielder dies at 68
Oscar Gamble, 68, former major league outfielder known for a titled Afro and 200 home runs across 17 seasons, died Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama, after a jaw tumor that progressed from ameloblastoma to ameloblastic carcinoma. He played for seven teams including two stints with the Yankees and earned fame for his humor and power.
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Benching Wahoo sparks Native protests over Cleveland name
Cleveland native Josh Hunt joins a Progressive Field demonstration against the Chiefs mascot Chief Wahoo. The article notes a broader shift in pro sports as teams drop Wahoo from uniforms from 2019, while merchandise remains. It cites MLB Commissioner Manfred and owner Paul Dolan, and references nationwide name changes and ongoing debates about Indigenous imagery in sports.
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Diamondbacks owner pushes MLB players pace of play deal
Ken Kendrick said owners want a negotiated pace of play fix with a pitch clock or limited mound visits, preferring a joint agreement over unilateral rules, as Manfred contemplates implementing changes. He noted fans’ interest and discussed tax law and gambling impacts with peers at Beverly Hills meetings.
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Goodell seeks league review of the NFL catch rule
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will reexamine the catch/no catch rule after meeting with former players and reviewing 150 plays. He calls for a fundamental rewrite to reduce confusion and improve replay use while limiting game stoppages. An independent probe into sexual and racial misconduct claims against Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was disclosed.
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NFL Boss: Rams Move Game To Mexico City Amid Stadium Delay
Roger Goodell said the Rams will play a home game in Mexico City against Kansas City until Los Angeles opens a new stadium in 2020. He stressed the league will not intervene in roster decisions regarding Colin Kaepernick, and noted ongoing talks on social justice, a relaunch of the XFL, and possible spring football options.
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Fox Lands Five Year Thursday Night Football Deal
Fox and the NFL formalize a five year agreement to televise 11 Thursday night games from Weeks 4 to 15 with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. The deal worth a little over 3 billion dollars makes Fox the sole partner for this package, with production by Fox and potential digital partnerships in exploration. CBS and NBC previously paid 450 million dollars each for the prior two year package.
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Cox Focused on Winning as Eagles Reach Title Moment
Eagles defensive lineman Cox reflects on pressuring Tom Brady and winning the franchise’s first NFL title since 1960. He credits depth on the line, praise from Bill Belichick, and a rotating, relentless pass rush led by Cox, Graham, and Jernigan to disrupt Brady and carry Philadelphia through playoffs.
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