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NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The NFL is banning the use of "smelling salts" during games, saying the products aren't proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday explaining the decision to ban smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during pregame activities, games and halftime on the sideline or locker rooms. "In 2024, the FDA issued a warning to companies that produce commercially available ammonia inhalants (AIs), as well as to consumers about the purchase and use of AIs, regarding the lack of evidence supporting the ...

Surprise! Parity emerges in the race for baseball’s best record

The 2025 regular season was supposed to be about Dodger dominance. Instead, the race for baseball's best record has turned into a free for all. If there were any concerns about a Los Angeles behemoth running roughshod over the sport, that hasn't materialized so far. In fact, eight different ...

Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers

Seattle's Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname "Big Dumper" — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season. Manager Dan Wilson has been in awe of his talents. "That's what you get from Cal," Wilson said. "Night ...

Brewers’ successful event could result in more alumni home-run derbies

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Maybe the Home Run Derby doesn't have to be limited to All-Star weekend. The Milwaukee Brewers had Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and several other former players competing in an alumni home run derby that followed a game with the Miami Marlins last month. The promotion helped draw a sellout crowd of 41,944 fans, with nearly all of them sticking around to watch the postgame event. Other clubs noticed, too. "I thought it was a great idea and applaud them," Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said. "I believe all of us will be considering something ...

Fever win five straight without Clark, beat Storm 78-74

SEATTLE (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 21 points and the Indiana Fever, playing without Caitlin Clark for a seventh straight game, beat the Seattle Storm 78-74 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to five. Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Her run of nine straight Indiana ...

Driver attempting to set record at salt flats dies after losing control

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to the Southern California Timing Association, which organizes the popular land-speed racing event known as "Speed Week." Raschke lost control of the vehicle about two and a half miles into a run. The association said the death is under investigation. For decades, people have used the ...