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Twins Release Minor League Catcher Accused Of Tipping Pitches Because He Wanted To Go Home
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The scene was grim Thursday night when Tua Tagovailoa scrambled for a first down, collided headfirst with Damar Hamlin’s arm...
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It wasn't even a particularly crazy hit that did it. Tua Tagovailoa was scrambling, so committed to converting a fourth...
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State rally to beat Texas State
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