Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers made his first career appearance as a leadoff hitter Tuesday, a change A’s manager Mark Kotsay said he hoped would get the team off to “a quick start, hopefully.” Mission accomplished. Advertisement Facing the Washington Nationals, Langeliers made all kinds of MLB history with a 5-for-6, three-homer performance in a 16-7 blowout win. It might have …
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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested on domestic violence offense at airport | Athletics
Reigning 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Richardson was arrested Sunday on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense, according to a police report obtained by the Associated Press. On Thursday, she ran in the opening round of the women’s 100m at US track and field championships in Eugene, …
Read More »Cincinnati Reds Trade for Utility Player Miguel Andujar From Athletics
The Cincinnati Reds have traded for utility player Miguel Andujar, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC2. The 30-year-old is slashing .298/.329/.436 with six home runs and 27 RBIs over 60 games with the A’s this season. In 45 plate appearances against left-handed pitching, Andujar has a 1.036 OPS and had a .995 OPS against left-handed pitching last season. The Reds …
Read More »Illinois Adds Petrovic – University of Illinois Athletics
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood announced Thursday that Mihailo Petrovic has signed a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement with the University of Illinois. Petrovic is a 6-foot-3-inch, 180-pound point guard from Prokuplje, Serbia. He joins the Fighting Illini after competing at both youth and top-tier levels for five clubs in his home …
Read More »MLB trade deadline: Padres add Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller to one of MLB’s best bullpens
The San Diego Padres are turning a position of strength into a position of dominance. Despite already having three All-Star relievers and a bullpen that easily leads MLB with a 2.97 ERA, the Padres swung a blockbuster deal for Athletics closer Mason Miller on Thursday ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the team announced on Thursday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was …
Read More »World Athletics introduces SRY gene test for athletes wishing to compete in the female category – worldathletics.org
World Athletics introduces SRY gene test for athletes wishing to compete in the female category worldathletics.org Women face gene testing for track & field worlds ESPN World Athletics introduces gene test for female category BBC World Athletics mandates gene tests for female category eligibility theguardian.com World Athletics mandates genetic testing for female athletes to determine biological sex USA Today Source link
Read More »World Athletics mandates gene tests for female category eligibility | Athletics
Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world-ranking competitions such as the world championships only if they clear a one-time gene test. The test for the SRY gene, which needs to be taken only once and helps in determining biological sex, can be conducted via a cheek swab or blood test. World Athletics’ testing protocol will …
Read More »Nick Kurtz of Athletics homers 4 times vs. Astros, a first for MLB rookie
HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Kurtz already had three homers and five hits with his parents and godparents in attendance as he began his final at-bat with a chance to make history, but none of that was top of mind for the Athletics’ astonishing rookie slugger. With a position player pitching for the Houston Astros, Kurtz just didn’t want to embarrass …
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