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Thunder to receive NBA championship rings before season opener against Rockets

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will receive their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma City beat the Indiana Pacers in the Finals last season to win their first title since the franchise moved from Seattle in 2008. The Thunder won it all after a 68-14 regular season that earned them homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Thunder to receive NBA championship rings before season opener against Rockets

Angels outfielder Mike Trout expected to testify in pitcher’s wrongful death trial

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is expected to testify Tuesday in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The three-time American League most valuable player is expected to take the stand in a California court on Tuesday. He could discuss his friendship with Skaggs and what he knew of drug use by … [Read more...] about Angels outfielder Mike Trout expected to testify in pitcher’s wrongful death trial

Eight outs from AL pennant, Mariners waste lead and remain only team without a World Series trip

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The Seattle Mariners fell just short of reaching the World Series for the first time, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Eduard Bazardo gave up a go-ahead, three-run homer to George Springer in the seventh inning. Seattle had been only eight outs from its first World Series appearance. Mariners star Cal Raleigh called the … [Read more...] about Eight outs from AL pennant, Mariners waste lead and remain only team without a World Series trip