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Baseball’s score-keeping system is full of abbreviations, but why exactly is the letter ‘K’ synonymous with a ‘strikeout’? Discover more about the evolution of baseball terms like this here.
Hannah Keyser|
In the 19th century, 'inside baseball' only had one meaning—here's how it came to be.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A new tablet uses haptic feedback to put live plays into the hands of sports fans with no or low vision.
Jake Rossen|
From the Macon Whoopees to the Piedmont-Westernport Drybugs and beyond.
Jake Rossen|
Spoiler alert: They’re not just sitting around.
Meredith Danko|
Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.
Jake Rossen|
When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.
Jake Rossen|
Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.
Kenneth Partridge|

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