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'Called Shot' Home Run: Babe Ruth jersey fetches $24.12m record; authentication still disputed

In an event that captivated sports enthusiasts, Babe Ruth's legendary jersey, famously linked to his called shot, has shattered records with a sale price of $24.12 million at Heritage Auctions in August 2024. Originally a gift to a golfing companion in Florida around 1940, the jersey's authenticity sparked discussions, particularly…

The Times of India · 5h ago

Former Yankees manager Joe Torre's childhood inspires charity for abused children

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre and his wife Ali founded Safe At Home in 2002. The charity now runs 30 school-based programmes offering counselling and safe spaces to children affected by domestic violence and trauma.

The Times of India · 8h ago

US Supreme Court rejects Roberto Clemente sons’ $45 million license plate appeal

Roberto Clemente’s sons faced a legal setback regarding their father's image on Puerto Rico’s license plates after the Supreme Court chose not to review their case. This outcome means the earlier rulings remain in force, despite the family's claims that their father’s likeness was used without consent for special plates…

The Times of India · 11h ago

Kentucky father revives defamation lawsuit after being escorted from son's baseball game by deputies

John Carroll's experience at a high school baseball game led to a lengthy legal dispute over defamation. After being escorted out following a verbal altercation involving his son, Carroll filed a lawsuit. The Kentucky Court of Appeals revived his defamation claim against former athletic director Charlotte Marshall. Carroll's claims regarding…

The Times of India · Nov 11

Will Venable, Pat Murphy Named Managers of the Year After Historic Seasons

Pat Murphy won an unprecedented third consecutive Manager of the Year award, while Will Venable was honored after guiding the White Sox out of the doldrums.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11

Laying Out Some Offseason Paths to Contention for the Mets

New York could once again be big spenders this offseason as the team aims to rebound from a dreadful 2026 campaign.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10

Why Slugging Disappeared in the MLB Playoffs

The rate of at-bats per home run in the postseason sank to its lowest point in 12 years, while slugging decreased to a level not seen in the pitch tracking era.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10

MLB Awards 2026: Full List of Winners for Baseball’s Top Annual Honors

Now that the 2026 season is done and dusted, it’s officially time for the MLB Awards to be announced.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10

Kevin McGonigle’s Historic Rookie Season Is Just the Beginning

Even after a Rookie of the Year campaign that put him in a two-man class with Ted Williams, the Tigers’ new face of the franchise has room to grow.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10

Sal Stewart Is the Runaway Favorite to Win NL Rookie of the Year. But He Shouldn’t Be.

The Reds slugger is heavily favored to be named the league’s top rookie Monday night, but fellow finalists Carson Benge and JJ Wetherholt have stronger cases.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9