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Former Cub Jason Heyward settling in nicely with Dodgers

In his first game against the Cubs since they released him, Heyward came close to hitting a home run Saturday. But he was robbed by Cody Bellinger.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs

LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the…

Los Angeles Times

Sox honor groundbreaking legend on Jackie Robinson Day

‘‘This is his day for what he did for the game,’’ Sox manager Pedro Grifol said

Chicago Sun-Times

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Andrew McCutchen celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with game-deciding homer in Pirates victory

ST. LOUIS — Andrew McCutchen doesn't agree with the idea of distilling the celebration of Jackie Robinson down into one day. For McCutchen, it's something he tries to do every day he takes the field, by the way he plays the game and carries himself.

Tribune News Service

Don’t know much about history? Take this baseball quiz and find out

April 15 is a significant day in baseball history, including Jackie Robinson’s debut in 1947.

Chicago Sun-Times

In historic move, MLB The Show 23 breaks video game barrier with Negro League players

Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline mode involving eight Negro League legends through the game, which was released Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

MLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters

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Baseball quiz: Stuck in the middle with you

They don’t get much attention, but middle names often have special meanings, as this quiz shows.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: Remember what happened after Jackie

Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but don’t forget about those who followed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jackie Robinson Parkway Sign in New York City Featured Embarrassing Typo

The barrier-breaking infielder played 10 years for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Sports Illustrated

This Man Broke Baseball’s Color Barrier Before Jackie Robinson

More than six decades before No. 42, Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first Black man to play for a Major League Baseball team, but his story is often overlooked.

Sports Illustrated

For Red Sox, Black History Month is about vital education

When Black History Month began Feb. 1, the Red Sox unveiled a new page on their website to “celebrate and recognize the contributions of our Black players and alumni,” with new content throughout February.

Boston Herald

Titans’ Lewan Says NFL Should Retire Tom Brady’s No. 12

Only Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky and Bill Russell have received similar honors in North American sports.

Sports Illustrated

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

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'Almost a saint': Roberto Clemente is as influential as ever 50 years after his death

When Roberto Clemente Jr. woke on the morning of Dec. 31, 1972, he immediately tiptoed to his parents' bedroom to see whether his father was up.

The Independent UK

Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death

Roberto Clemente remains one of the most revered figures in Puerto Rico and Latin America 50 years after his death

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | 800 for the Great 8

Alex Ovechkin joined an elite group with Tuesday night's hat trick.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: USC-UCLA crosstown rivalry makes overdue history with two Black starting QBs

LOS ANGELES — Vince Evans remembers the crosstown rivalry for its unrivaled terror.

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‘Say Hey, Willie Mays!’: Many praise the superstar on marvelous HBO doc — but not him

Baseball great keeps it modest in a must-see film looking back on his talents on the field, his brushes with racism and his generosity with fans.

Tribune News Service

Leonard Greene: Kyrie Irving’s not the only villain here. Kevin Durant's plea for silence is a flagrant foul

So, I’m reading a book about Jackie Robinson — “True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson,” by Kostya Kennedy — and I’m thinking about all the sacrifices he made and all he had to endure so that athletes like Kyrie Irving could have a place in professional sports.

Tribune News Service

Willie Mays celebrated at West Coast premiere of forthcoming HBO documentary

SAN FRANCISCO — In over 30 years of filmmaking, Nelson George has been to a lot of movie premieres.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Kyrie Irving Dodges Responsibility for His Antisemitism

The Nets star did not speak with the media after Monday night’s game.

The Independent UK

Baker laments lack of US-born Black players in World Series

Dusty Baker is deeply disturbed that there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this year's World Series

Sports Illustrated

Baker Addresses How No U.S.-Born Black Players Expected to Play in World Series

For the first time in over 70 years, there will be no U.S.-born Black players in the Fall Classic.

The Independent UK

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week

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