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Percentage of Black players in MLB still low, but there are signs of growth - Chicago Sun-Times
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KC Royals: One writer's personal 'Of the Year' choices
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Six former Phillies died from brain cancer. We tested Vet turf and found PFAS, or 'forever chemicals.
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On Jackie Robinson Day, Dodgers' Dave Roberts calls out MLB - Los Angeles Times
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros – WKRG News 5
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Royals call up former Florence High and Mercer CC right-hander Heath Fillmyer – Trentonian
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league still needs to hire more minority head coaches, FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
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The NBA's race problem for coaches is staring us in the face
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How predictive is improvement from KC Royals young prospects