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How sticky balls give major league pitchers an advantage

The science behind the spin, explained.
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What the Yankees COVID outbreak means for the rest of us

Asymptomatic breakthrough infections may be more common than we think — and that’s okay.
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Tom Brady is headed to the Super Bowl at 43 years old. How?

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A unique blend of physics and neuroscience makes the skill astronomically difficult.
By Jun 10, 2020
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Major League Baseball is nearing the era of the robot umpire

Teams might experiment with a controversial new technology in the delayed 2020 season.
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