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Let’s do the numbers: Vin Scully’s last six games

By Donna Tam

September 02, 2016

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully acknowledges applause from fans in front of wife Sandi Scully, and sons Kevin Scully and Todd Scully before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. — Harry How/Getty Images

As the Hall of Fame announcer’s last season comes to a close, we take a look at some of his milestone figures.

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Nike to drop golf equipment business

By Donna Tam

August 03, 2016

Michelle Wie watches her tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the Marathon Classic in 2014 in Sylvania, Ohio. She is just one of the pro golfers who have a clothing line with Nike. — Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

The sporting goods brand said it will still sell footwear and apparel but clubs and bags are out.

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NBA and Twitter ink deal

By Dan Gorenstein

July 20, 2016

The Golden State Warriors go up against the San Antonio Spurs back in April. — Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

The NBA is set to produce more exclusive content for Twitter. The move should appeal to younger basketball fans.

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How golf courses beat the heat

By Jimmy Jenkins

July 19, 2016

Arcot Premkumar and Dennis Binaco get ready to tee off at the Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale. The temperature at noon? 105 degrees. — Jimmy Jenkins/KJZZ

Some offer deals on greens fees. Others let the grass die.

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Baseball cards get a digital makeover for 2016 season

By Elizabeth Brockway

July 12, 2016

The front of Bartolo Colón’s Topps Now card, which sold a record breaking 8,826 copies on May 8, 2016. — Courtesy of The Topps Company

Baseball cards are now sold on line - but they're only available for 24 hours

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How cage-match fights became a $4B business

By Gigi Douban

July 11, 2016

A general view during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Rey Del Rio/Getty Images

UFC has lots of young viewers, and that makes martial-arts worth billions

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Nike serves up a big fashion don't at Wimbledon

By Gigi Douban

June 29, 2016

Annika Beck of Great Britain plays a forehand during the Ladies Singles second round match against Heather Watson of Great Britain on June 29, 2016 in London, England. Beck is wearing the Nike tennis dress in question. — Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Female players paid to wear Nike weren't exactly game for its babydoll dresses.

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Softball has some unlikely origins and an uncertain future

By Kai Ryssdal

June 21, 2016

Jennie Finch at the 2015 MLB All-Star Legends And Celebrity Softball Game at Great American Ball Park on July 12, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Women who play competitive sports today have fewer opportunities to make it a career

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