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LeBron Skips All-Star Game for First Time in 2 Decades

Ongoing foot, ankle issues cause him to miss the mini-tournament

(Newser) - LeBron James did not play in Sunday's All-Star Game, the first time he has been selected but will not participate in the league's midseason showcase, the AP reports. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced that he would miss the mini-tournament about 90 minutes before it was set to...

This Year's All-Star Game Features a Rare Pairing

2 brothers, the Contrerases, will start for the National League

(Newser) - When Major League Baseball plays its annual All-Star Game on July 19, the National League's starting roster will feature a rare thing: two brothers. Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs is the catcher, while younger brother William Contreras of the Atlanta Braves is the team's designated hitter, reports...

Women to Take the Ice During All-Star Weekend

3-on-3 scrimmage may feature US and Canadian teams

(Newser) - Many of the best female hockey players will gather for the NHL's All-Star Weekend later this month, as they have for the past couple of years. But this time, women will play. The league is expected to announce later this week that it will host a three-on-three scrimmage, possibly...

National League Trounces American League
 National 
 League 
 Trounces 
 American 
 League 
for 1st time since 1996

National League Trounces American League

Ends 13-year All-Star drought

(Newser) - "Enough was enough," said St. Louis' Adam Wainwright. Indeed. The National League captured its first Midsummer Classic since 1996 with a 3-1 victory last night. Brian McCann earned MVP honors with a three-run double in the seventh inning, and right fielder Marlon Byrd alertly threw out David Ortiz...

Ex-Major Leaguer Jose Lima Dead at 37
Ex-Major Leaguer Jose Lima Dead at 37

Ex-Major Leaguer Jose Lima Dead at 37

Pitcher for Dodgers, Astros, Mets suffered heart attack

(Newser) - Former major league pitcher Jose Lima died today at age 37, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced. The Aguilas Cibaenas, Lima's winter ball team in the Dominican Republic, said he died of an apparent heart attack. In 13 major league seasons, Lima was 89-102 with a 5.26 ERA. He hadn't...

Keith Hernandez Dozes Off During Mets Game

Announcer grabs some z's during extra innings

(Newser) - Love the tension and excitement of extra-innings baseball? We're sure Keith Hernandez does, too, so he was probably dreaming about it when he fell asleep during the Mets' 11-inning victory over the Giants on Saturday. Cameras caught the announcer and former All-Star—and Seinfeld guest star—face-down in the booth,...

Nomar Garciaparra Retires at 36
 Nomar Garciaparra Retires at 36 

Nomar Garciaparra Retires at 36

Oft-injured shortstop signs 1-day deal with Boston to do it

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