The U.S. has suffered more fatalities from the coronavirus than any other country, including Italy, which has been an epicenter.
Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY
US reaches 1,000 deaths in coronavirus crisis
America’s first death was reported on Feb. 29 and the rate has spiked over the past two weeks. The death toll surpassed 1,000 on Wednesday night.
Shaquille O’Neal reacts to Kobe Bryant’s death: ‘Sick right now’
Bryant and O’Neal spent eight seasons together with the Lakers, winning three NBA championships.
2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Mark Buehrle, Tim Hudson among the top newcomers
The players debuting on the 2021 ballot retired after the 2015 season. Those debutants on the Hall of Fame ballot are unlikely to draw much support.
Chris Archer, Marcus Stroman rip Astros over sign-stealing scandal: ‘It was all a facade’
MLB pitchers continue to weigh in on the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal that has rocked the baseball world.
11 MLB non-tender candidates who could become free agents
While these players can still be dealt ahead of Monday’s deadline, here are some of the big names who could be non-tendered and become free agents.
Twins’ Rocco Baldelli, Cardinals’ Mike Shildt win MLB Manager of the Year awards
Baseball’s top managers were announced Tuesday night, with Rocco Baldelli of the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt earning the awards for the 2019 season.
Mets’ Pete Alonso is NL Rookie of the Year with historic 53-home run season
Alonso broke MLB’s rookie record with 53 home runs and drove in 120 runs for the Mets in 2019.
Stephen Strasburg opts out of contract with Nationals. What now?
The World Series MVP is opting out of the four years remaining on his old contract, becoming one of the top free agents in baseball this winter.
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