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Hoaxed: The Home Run Derby injury that wasn’t

Hoaxed: The Home Run Derby injury that wasn’t

The story of how a Home Run Derby ball damaged a kid's hand? It's not true.
by Paul Tosto

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Log rolling with -- and against -- the family

Log rolling with -- and against -- the family

The Hoeschler siblings have been log rolling since shortly after they were able to walk. Will, 23, Abby, 27, and Lizzie, 31, learned the sport from their mother, a seven-time world champion, and refined their craft while practicing in a lagoon along the Mississippi River.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Billy Bean talks about MLB opening a channel to gay players

Billy Bean talks about MLB opening a channel to gay players

Major League Baseball is taking steps to make gay players feel more welcome. Before last night's All-Star game in Minneapolis, Commissioner Bud Selig announced that the league has hired an "Ambassador for Inclusion." They chose Billy Bean, a former outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Remembering how the Great War changed US sports

Remembering how the Great War changed US sports

When America entered the Great War in 1917 -- a war that began 100 years ago this summer -- Major League Baseball faced a special problem: It had a hefty German heritage.
by Frank Deford

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Twins Perkins and Suzuki close a busy All-Star week with an AL win

Twins Perkins and Suzuki close a busy All-Star week with an AL win

he game ends the nearly week long celebration of baseball. And officials with the city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Twins say there will be lasting impact from the game for years to come.
by Brandt Williams and Peter Cox

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MLB aims to make gay players welcome

MLB aims to make gay players welcome

Major League Baseball has appointed former outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality.
by Peter Cox

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Kluwe announces he will sue Vikings

Kluwe announces he will sue Vikings

Kluwe alleged in a Deadspin article in January that he was released by the Vikings for being an outspoken advocate for gay rights, and that his special teams coach had openly made homophobic comments and slurs intended to intimidate Kluwe.
by Liala Helal

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New Vikings stadium opens two years from tomorrow

New Vikings stadium opens two years from tomorrow

It looks a long way away. But opening day for the new Vikings stadium is approaching fast: the construction contract for the facility sets a deadline for the project to be ready for football for the 2016 preseason.
by Tim Nelson

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World Cup final: Germany victorious over Argentina, 1-0

Argentina and Germany square off at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The countries split their previous two meetings in the 1990 and 1986 finals. Follow along for live updates.

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