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African-American slugger defied death threats to break Babe Ruth’s home run record
Franchise is second in US sports this year to drop insignia over sensitivity to indigenous people
Major League Baseball owners agree to hedge fund billionaire’s purchase of club
This week in the business of sport: Manchester United’s sponsorship troubles spell danger for sports, Arsène Wenger warns FT columnist Simon Kuper about football’s information overload, and more.
Tampa Bay Rays seek historic victory against LA Dodgers on just a third of player budget
This bleak 2020 joins 1918, 1942 and 2001 as years when America leaned on its oldest sport
Artificial sights and sounds are no substitute for real fans at sports events
Hedge fund manager’s deal with current owners is subject to Major League Baseball approval
Baseball team has attracted interest from Jennifer Lopez and hedge fund king Steven Cohen
Wall St wants to know financial impact on broadcasting company of fewer games due to coronavirus
The sun shines on the Premier League and Test cricket
Increase in US coronavirus cases weighed on investor confidence on Monday
MLB acts as Marlins’ players test positive for Covid-19 less than a week into season
Announcement of late-July starting date comes after fallout over pay dispute
Sport remains locked in a pay dispute as other games look to reopen after lockdown
Apollo and Blackstone investors hold talks as price of baseball teams drops due to pandemic
Sport hopes to begin shortened schedule without spectators during July 4 weekend
‘My belief is there’s not going to be a transaction,’ Major League Baseball head said
As Major League clubs come to London, a US photographer celebrates the eccentric charm of their home venues
Acquisition of group of channels for more than $10bn would bolster US presence
The Boston Red Sox owner has turned his team into perennial winners from serial losers
Baseball club’s owners approach international investors
Agreement is the latest in social media site’s push to compete with YouTube
Social network to host Major League Baseball games on Friday nights
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