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Louisville Slugger to be sold to Wilson Sporting Goods for $70 million
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While sponsorship sales remain cool, high-end hospitality is red hot as brands build loyalty
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Juan Soto, Padres demolish Cardinals to win series, Sports
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New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets
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It has been absolutely insane': Trading card industry has boomed during pandemic
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MLB's first retail store opens Friday in New York City
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MLB's first retail store opens Friday in New York City
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Retailers across US scramble to attract workers ahead of the holidays
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Black Friday is back but it's not what it used to be
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Renton memorabilia mecca braces for its second-ever All-Star rush
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Acuña nears becoming 1st 40-60 player, homers twice on bobblehead night as Braves beat Phillies 9-3