The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot features 14 new candidates, including the legendary outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is expected to be a first-ballot inductee. Other notable first-time candidates include pitcher CC Sabathia, second baseman Dustin Pedroia, and pitcher Felix Hernandez. The ballot, which is being sent to 400 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America, also includes names like Carlos Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson, and Hanley Ramirez, among others.
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Veteran team boss, engineer, and driver Ed Abbott is set to compete in this year's Roger Albert Clark Rally using a Jaguar XJS, a distinctive choice for the event. After successfully navigating three smaller forest rallies in 2024 with the 5.3-litre V12 Jaguar, Abbott has gained valuable experience in handling the car on gravel roads while avoiding ditches. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreYamaha has officially signed Andrea Dovizioso as a MotoGP test rider and rider performance advisor until 2027, coinciding with the Italian Grand Prix. The former factory Ducati rider returns to the sport after retiring in 2022 and had previously tested for Yamaha during the Sepang shakedown test. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThis year's Formula 1 silly season is expected to be relatively calm, with only Mercedes and Racing Bulls facing expiring driver contracts, while the second Red Bull and Alpine seats remain uncertain, particularly for Franco Colapinto. All other teams, including Ferrari, have secured their driver line-ups beyond this season. Need More Context? 🔎
Read more📺 On Thursday, the Club World Cup features matches including Palmeiras vs. Al-Ahly at 1 PM, Inter Miami vs. Porto at 4 PM, Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid at 7 PM, and PSG vs. Botafogo at 10 PM, all available on various platforms including Globo, SporTV, YouTube, and DAZN. Additionally, Brazilian Serie D and the Uruguayan Championship will host matches, along with the CONCACAF Gold Cup featuring Trinidad and Tobago vs. Haiti and Saudi Arabia...
Read moreSimone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, are gaining attention in the sports world, attending high-profile events together. On social media, Owens praised former New Orleans Saints player Tracy Porter upon his Hall of Fame induction, while also showcasing his own football prowess with the Chicago Bears during the recent season. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreWales is heading to Switzerland after a training camp in Portugal for their first major tournament, Euro 2025. Fans can tune in on July 5 to see how Rhian Wilkinson's squad performs against the Netherlands, with a squad announcement at 09:00 BST on Thursday from Snowdon, sparking varying feelings of confidence and concern among supporters. Need More Context? 🔎
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