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Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In NY, Lawsuit Says Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In NY, Lawsuit Says
Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse In NY, Lawsuit Says Baseball icon Mariano Rivera and his wife are both named in a new lawsuit alleging that the couple did not protect a young victim from being sexually abused by members of a Westchester-based church, some of which happened at their home.  The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court in Westchester County on Thursday, Jan. 16, alleges that a child referred to as "Jane A Doe" because of her young age was sexually abused by two people affiliated with New Rochelle-based Refuge of Hope Church.  The church began as a small ministry in Rivera's home and his wife, Clara, still works a…

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by Ben Crnic
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MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65 MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65 Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.  Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series 'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew.  In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025 Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025
Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025 Netflix is shipping up to Boston. The popular streaming service has announced two projects with the Boston Red Sox, one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises. Netflix will follow the Red Sox throughout the entire season, providing viewers a window into the ups and downs in one of the most rabid sports environments, Netflix said in a news release.  The docuseries is set to debut in 2025. The second project, which is coming to Netflix later this year, is an untitled documentary looking back at the historic 2004 Red Sox season, which culminated with one of the greatest…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash
Son Of Former NY Yankees Player ID'd As One Of Five Marines Killed In Aircraft Crash The son of a former major league baseball player has been identified as one of the five marines who died in an aircraft crash last week. The United States Marine Corps shared in an announcement on Saturday, June 11, the identities of the marines who died when the MV-22B Osprey crashed on Wednesday, June 8 in the California desert. The Marines said the crew was conducting routine flight training at the time of the incident, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. Among the Marines who died was 33-year-old Captain John Sax, who is the son of Steve Sax, who played for four MLB t…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Mariano Rivera Receives Presidential Medial Of Freedom Mariano Rivera Receives Presidential Medial Of Freedom
Mariano Rivera Receives Presidential Medial Of Freedom Yankees baseball Hall of Famer and longtime Westchester resident Mariano Rivera was back under the lights this week, this time accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The only unanimous selection into the Hall of Fame was given the honor by President Donald Trump, who called him “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.” Trump spoke of Rivera’s upbringing in Panama before becoming a U.S. citizen and praised his “dominance” on the mound over his record-breaking career. The ceremony including an ode to Rivera’s playing days, with Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” the closer’s entrance music, …

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by Zak Failla