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The Curse (and trend) of Tommy John

by Molly Wood
Apr 6, 2016
Yahoo Sports Columnist Jeff Passan looks at baseball's billion dollar injury crisis.
Tommy John #25 of the New York Yankees pitches during a 1987 season game against the White Sox at Comiskey Park in Chicago Illinois.  
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The secret to a perfect basketball team is data

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 8, 2016
You don't come across a Steph Curry every day, but teams are trying to make their own.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ORACLE Arena on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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How FIFA can keep making billions off soccer

by Donna Tam
Feb 26, 2016
The organization in charge of running the World Cup has made some big changes in an effort to getting back into its member nations' good graces.
Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy with teammates after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time as FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and German Chancellor Angela Merkel look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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The NFL ref whose coin didn't flip is getting redemption

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 21, 2016
The story flipped in his favor.
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What's on NFL teams' stadium wish lists?

by Annie Baxter
Jan 7, 2016
Three teams want to move to Los Angeles in part because they want new stadiums.
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Can the Warriors' winning streak bring in big bucks?

by Molly Wood and Mukta Mohan
Dec 1, 2015
Winning games is great for fans but does a streak affect sales or advertising?
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ESPN's ratings are slipping

by Molly Wood
Nov 26, 2015
ESPN has lost about 7 million subscribers since its audience peak in 2013.
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Changing an offensive mascot can be tricky – and expensive

by Tony Wagner
Nov 12, 2015
Adidas has offered to cover some schools' costs, but they can't diffuse the controversy.
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Baseball economics hits a homerun for the Mets

by Noel King
Oct 9, 2015
One reason the team is in the playoffs for the first time in several years: math.
Jacob deGrom is a young player with the relatively low salary of about $556,000.
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Game over? Fantasy sports face regulation questions

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Oct 6, 2015
The websites and their employees face 'insider betting' allegations.
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