Judges announced for Honorary Bat Girl contest

Alex Gordon of the Royals, Matt Kemp of the Dodgers, Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and CC Sabathia of the Yankees are among guest judges announced for the ongoing Honorary Bat Girl Contest, which encourages fans to share “Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer” stories for a chance to be honored on the field during Mother’s Day celebrations around Major League Baseball.

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PL sticking to payment plan

The Premier League will stick to its guns over proposed higher parachute payments for relegated clubs despite opposition from Football League clubs.

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Millers to seal Revell deal

Sky Sports understands that Rotherham have agreed terms with striker Alex Revell over a new contract.

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Royals continue good form

Ajinkya Rahane hit 68 as Rajasthan Royals crushed Mumbai Indians by 87 runs in Jaipur.

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Boston Marathon Bombs: Cops Deny Arrest Made

US police and federal officials reject claims that a suspect is in custody over the deadly blasts at Monday’s marathon.

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NHL suspends Montreal’s White for five games for illegal hit on Flyers’ Huskins

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Ryan White for five games for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia defenceman Kent Huskins.

The incident occurred at 6:11 of the first period of Montreal’s 7-3 loss to …

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Kari Lethonen getting back in goal for Dallas Stars, who are still in playoff chase

DALLAS – Kari Lehtonen will be back in goal for the Dallas Stars after missing nearly four full games because of a groin injury.

Coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Lehtonen be the starting goaltender Thursday night against Vancouver.

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Finger laceration forces Bourn to disabled list

It was only a matter of time before the Indians placed injured center fielder Michael Bourn on the disabled list. Cleveland made the move official prior to Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox.

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Napier keeps Essex in the hunt

All-rounder Graham Napier impressed with bat and ball on the opening day of Essex’s County Championship match against Northamptonshire to keep his side in the picture.

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Kent batsmen cut loose

Leicestershire’s decision to bowl first backfired as Kent racked up 406 all out on the first day of their County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.

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Durham delayed by Troughton

Jim Troughton held up resurgent Durham as Warwickshire reached 299-7 at Edgbaston on the first day of their second home match in defence of the Division One crown in the County Championship.

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Novak survives Youzhny scare

Novak Djokovic survived a sluggish start and a final set wobble to take his place in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters.

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New Zealand Parliament Passes Gay Marriage Law

Some politicians break into song and there are wild celebrations outside parliament as New Zealand passes a same-sex marriage law.

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Staub among 2013 inductees to Irish Hall

The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame announced five new inductees Wednesday, including former big leaguers Rusty Staub and Joe McEwing as well as longtime Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley.

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Housebuilder Gladedale Heading For Auction

The latest housebuilder to be backed by stricken bank HBOS is expected to be put on the auction block, Sky News understands.

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Petrov: I’m lucky to be alive

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov believes he is lucky to be alive after completing his first year of treatment for leukaemia.

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Ramsey confident of top four

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is confident that his side can clinch a Champions League spot, providing they beat Fulham on Saturday.

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Free Sandwiches May Have Contained Rat Poison

At least 20 German employees go to hospital after eating filled rolls that had been left on the doorstep of their firm as a gift.

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Lotus backing for Grosjean

After a quiet start to 2013 for Romain Grosjean, Lotus Team Principal Eric Boullier and Technical Director James Allison have given their backing to the Frenchman.

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Sullivan scoops top BBL award

Leicester star Drew Sullivan has been named the British Basketball League MVP for a second time in his career.

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