For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone
Read full article: For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zoneThe robot-umpire system for overturning ball/strike calls is going to be used in regular-season games in the majors this year.
These 3 downtowns are the best in Central Florida, new report says
Read full article: These 3 downtowns are the best in Central Florida, new report saysThe World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.
These 6 Orlando restaurants were shut down over health violations
Read full article: These 6 Orlando restaurants were shut down over health violationsLast week, over a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after receiving a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million
Read full article: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 millionVladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million.
Triple-A catcher who was hit by a backswing is out of the hospital, resting and recovering
Read full article: Triple-A catcher who was hit by a backswing is out of the hospital, resting and recoveringCatcher Payton Henry of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons has been released from the hospital a day after he was struck by a batter’s backswing and carted off the field on a stretcher.
New Zealand out of Women's World Cup following 0-0 draw with Switzerland as Swiss advance
Read full article: New Zealand out of Women's World Cup following 0-0 draw with Switzerland as Swiss advanceNew Zealand outshot Switzerland and even moved goalkeeper Victoria Esson into an attack position several times, but failed to break a 0-0 tie Sunday in the Women’s World Cup.
Two goals in 2 minutes help Japan beat Costa Rica 2-0 at Women's World Cup
Read full article: Two goals in 2 minutes help Japan beat Costa Rica 2-0 at Women's World CupHikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored two minutes apart in the first half to lead Japan to a 2-0 Women’s World Cup victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday, and the Japanese qualified for the knockout stage later when Spain beat Zambia.
Gov. DeSantis announces $404M to fund hundreds of Florida resiliency projects
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $404M to fund hundreds of Florida resiliency projectsGov. Ron DeSantis announced hundreds of resiliency projects in Florida would be funded by $404 million coming from a state grant program.
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Rays rally with 5 walks in 9th, top Jays for 10th win in row
Read full article: Rays rally with 5 walks in 9th, top Jays for 10th win in rowAustin Meadows, Manuel Margot and Mike Brosseau drew consecutive bases-loaded walks with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for their 10th straight win, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4.
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Bystanders stop man who stabbed 4 at New Zealand supermarket
Read full article: Bystanders stop man who stabbed 4 at New Zealand supermarketShoppers and staff at a New Zealand supermarket were being praised for their bravery after authorities said they managed to stop a frenzied man from hurting others after he stabbed four people in a random attack, severely wounding three of them.
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Court upholds Florida city’s $30,000 fine for man’s overgrown lawn
Read full article: Court upholds Florida city’s $30,000 fine for man’s overgrown lawnA federal court has upheld a Florida city’s decision to issue nearly $30,000 in code violation fines to a homeowner whose lawn was overgrown.
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Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays
Read full article: Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue JaysDavid Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 in the first regular-season game played at the Blue Jays’ spring training ballpark.
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Blue Jays expect to play in Florida, Buffalo and Toronto
Read full article: Blue Jays expect to play in Florida, Buffalo and TorontoFILE - Toronto Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dunedin, Fla., in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo. The Toronto Blue Jays will play their first two homestands of the season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during the pandemic. The Blue Jays cited the ongoing Canada-U.S. border closure in making the difficult decision." “The alternatives for our season lie with some combination of Dunedin, Buffalo and Toronto," Shapiro said. The Blue Jays played home games during the shortened 2020 season in Buffalo and were 17-9 at Sahlen Field, home of their Buffalo Bisons Triple-A farm team.
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Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
Read full article: Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New ZealandSpectators react ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa rugby game between the Highlanders and Chiefs in Dunedin, New Zealand, Saturday, June 13, 2020. As countries try to reopen after lockdowns, the evening rugby match marked a milestone of sorts, and its importance wasnt lost on fans. Anyone whos a fan of live sport or even live music knows that if you're there, its totally different, he said. German exchange student Johanna Lindner said she'd never watched a rugby match before, and people back home were both curious and perhaps a little envious. As the final hooter sounded and the Highlanders kicked out the ball to win 28-27, the fans screamed and hugged.
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