BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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NFL Week 1 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Packers-Bears rivalry starts anew, Kansas City begins its title defense, and the hyped-up Jets will be tested against the Bills in a strong slate...
John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer, activist and author was decades ahead of his...
As A’s Fans Protest, Nevada Closes In on Stadium Bill
On the day fans engaged in a reverse boycott at Oakland Coliseum, Nevada’s State Senate voted to approve $380 million in public funding for a...
Viva Las Vegas? A History of Oakland Athletics Stadium Moves
From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will...
MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught...
Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets
Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing...
Scott Rolen, a Slick-Fielding Third Baseman, Makes Hall of Fame
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will continue to wait.
Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins
On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with...
Trevor Bauer Is Reinstated by Major League Baseball
An arbitrator reduced Bauer’s suspension to 194 games, making him once again eligible to play. Bauer, a right-handed pitcher, last appeared for the Dodgers in...
Carlos Correa Expected to Join Mets on 12-year, $315 Million Deal
The star infielder agreed to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the Mets after his agreement with San Francisco fell apart, reportedly over...
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