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Fri, 2026-08-21 11:15
Chick Hafey helped contribute to the Year of the Hitter by recording a cycle for the Cardinals on Aug. 21, 1930.
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According to the Chinese zodiac, 1930 was the Year of the Horse. On the diamond, however, it was aptly titled the Year of the Hitter.
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Sunderland AFC Women is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Fran Stenson.
Purchase your season ticket for the 2026-27 WSL2 campaign right now!
The 25-year-old arrives on Wearside from Southampton FC following two impressive seasons for the Hampshire side, where she made 47 appearances in all competitions and established herself as one of the Barclays Women's Super League 2's top goalkeepers.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make upgrades at Acrisure Stadium. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Adam Babetski, the Pittsburgh Sports […]
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