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Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. How do you know vampires are good at baseball? They carry their own bats everywhere. DODGERSSo it turns out that when the Houston Astros defeated the Dodgers in the 2017, they were stealing signs. Well, we should say allegedly stealing signs, but the evidence was brought forth on Tuesday.An article published on the Athletic website contends that the Astros stole signs electronically — an illegal practice — during the 2017 season. Two people told the Athletic that the Astros’ use of the system extended into the 2017 playoffs. Another person denied that, saying the system ended before the postseason. Advertisement The story describes how the Astros relayed catchers’ signs in real time at home games using a camera in the outfield and a monitor placed in a tunnel between their dugout and clubhouse. A noise from the dugout would then help the batter know what pitch was coming. Mike Fiers, a pitcher on the Astros that … [Read more...] about The Sports Report: Missing a sign at your house? Check with the Houston Astros

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 13 Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 13 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com The Houston Astros allegedly used live video from a camera in centerfield as part of an elaborate system to steal signs during 2017 home games, according to a bombshell report Tuesday that drew fierce reactions from current and former members of the team the Astros ousted in that season's championship series: the New York Yankees. The Astros upended the Yankees, 4-3, in an epic back-and-forth that took the best-of-seven series to its brink. All of Houston's victories came at home, and the Astros went on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games to capture their first world series title. FORMER HOUSTON ASTROS PITCHER SAYS TEAM STOLE SIGNS DURING 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON According to The Athletic, the system was started by an unidentified struggling hitter and coach. The camera was allegedly … [Read more...] about New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Brian Cashman react to allegations of Houston Astros cheating in 2017

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 13 Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 13 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com Yu Darvish lasted just 3 1/3 innings and allowed eight runs in two horrendous starts – including the winner-take-all Game 7 – while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2017 World Series, his putrid performance making him an easy scapegoat and target for fan derision. But after a bombshell report Tuesday alleged the team he faced, the Houston Astros, deployed an elaborate video-aided sign-stealing operation, some fans are saying "sorry." FORMER HOUSTON ASTROS PITCHER SAYS TEAM STOLE SIGNS DURING 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON The going theory had been that Darvish, who now plays for the Chicago Cubs, was tipping his pitches during the pair of uncharacteristically bad outings in the 2017 Fall Classic. But Tuesday's report in The Athletic had baseball fans … [Read more...] about Yu Darvish receives apologies after Houston Astros cheating allegations surface

(CNN)She's one of the most talented soccer players on the planet -- but Sam Kerr is now gearing up to take on a brave new world after signing for English club Chelsea. The Australian star has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the London club and will be available for selection from January. She will arrive at the club on December 27. Kerr, the all-time leading goalscorer in both the Australian and American leagues, led her country to the last 16 of the 2019 World Cup, scoring five goals along the way. Sam Kerr of Australia gets a selfie taken with a young fan after the 2019 Cup of Nations match between Australia and the Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Brisbane. The signing is a huge coup for Chelsea, which did not qualify for this season's Champions League, but currently sits top of the English Women's Super League. "The WSL is the best league in Europe," Kerr told the club's official website. "I want team success and I don't want it to come easy. I … [Read more...] about Sam Kerr: Chelsea wins race to land Australian soccer star

Story highlights Villa's career "beyond his wildest dreams" Won the World Cup and European Championships (CNN)David Villa's career has been beyond his wildest dreams. He's Spain's all-time leading goalscorer, a World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner, while the list of individual and team accolades he's accrued is endless. Follow @cnnsport "Football was much, much more than I hoped it would be," the New York City FC striker told CNN ahead of his team's opening day MLS defeat to Orlando. "If I dreamed as a kid, I could never have foreseen such amazing things." ⚽️7️⃣👍 @NYCFC @NYCFCEspanol pic.twitter.com/pqVKg3ndHa— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) March 2, 2017 Born in Asturias, northern Spain, Villa credits his career to a foundation of dedication and graft, traits which, perhaps unsurprisingly, run in the blood given his father, Jose Manuel, was a coal miner. "I've worked hard, I've fought to be where I am," Villa … [Read more...] about David Villa: ‘I could never have foreseen such amazing things’