By TYLER KEPNER

Mike Hessman, 37, who now sits alone atop the career home run list for the affiliated minor leagues, is thankful to have had brief chances in the major leagues.

Published: August 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By PATRICK MAKS

Seau, who doctors say had a degenerative disease caused by repeated head hits, committed suicide in 2012 by shooting himself in the chest.

Published: August 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By SYDNEY SEAU

The Pro Football Hall of Fame would not allow Junior Seau’s daughter to give a speech at his induction ceremony. Recorded in her hotel room in Canton, Ohio, here’s what Sydney would have said.

Published: August 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By SETH BERKMAN

A grand slam by Justin Smoak lifted Toronto as they extended their winning streak to seven games and closed to within two and a half games of the Yankees and first place in the American League East.

Published: August 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By JASON SABLICH

These player rankings are for standard and PPR scoring formats and will be updated throughout the preseason.

Published: August 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By BEN SHPIGEL

A week into training camp, four prominent Jets have already been hurt, the latest being Milliner, a cornerback who has been hampered by injuries throughout his brief N.F.L. career.

Published: August 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By KAREN CROUSE

Ledecky, an 18-year-old American, is the first swimmer to win the 200-, 400-, 800- and 1,500-meter freestyles in one major international competition.

Published: August 8, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By FRANK LITSKY

Born in Georgia, Suggs turned professional in 1948, the same year she was the reigning United States and British amateur champion.

Published: August 7, 2015 at 08:00PM

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By RICHARD SANDOMIR

The NBC Sports Group is facing stiff competition to maintain its rights to the elite property.

Published: August 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

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