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Former Notre Dame star Niko Kavadas hits 3-run homer for first MLB hit

Talk about a big way to announce your arrival?

Former Notre Dame infielder [autotag]Niko Kavadas[/autotag] made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 16.

Entering the ninth inning of Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, he was hitless in his first 14 big-league at-bats. It turned out he merely was lying in the weeds waiting for the right moment to say he’d arrived.

The Angels were trailing, 5-0, with two outs in the ninth innings and runners on first and second. Kavadas, who only has been a designated hitter so far in the bigs, stepped up to the plate. After working a 1-2 count and getting down to the Angels’ final strike, Kavadas swung and, well, look what happened:

This also was a big moment for St. Joseph County according to local sportscaster Chuck Freeby:

The Angels wound up losing, 5-3, but it was a night Kavadas never will forget. Let this be the first of many big moments for him at baseball’s highest level.

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Joey Votto announcing his retirement from the MLB after 17 seasons inspired adoring tributes from fans

One of the great baseball players of his generation has retired.

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto officially retired after 17 seasons on Wednesday evening, closing the book on one of the great MLB careers of his generation.

“Cincinnati, I’ve only played for you,” Votto said in an Instagram post announcing his retirement. “I love you.”

After joining the franchise in 2007, Votto made six MLB All-Star Games and was named the NL MVP in 2010. He also earned the Hank Aaron Award for the NL in 2010 and a Gold Glove Award in 2011.

Votto will go down as one of the great Cincinnati baseball players, and fans paid tribute to the Reds great as he leaves the baseball diamond for good.

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Duke outfielder Devin Obee set to enter transfer portal

Duke baseball will need to replace a major two-way player after outfielder Devin Obee opted for the transfer portal.

Chris Pollard and his staff will have a new hole to fill on their roster in the coming months.

Senior outfielder Devin Obee opted for the transfer portal and will leave the Duke baseball team after graduating this summer, according to a Tuesday report from D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers.

His name officially began appearing in the transfer portal database that same day.

The loss is significant for Duke from an on- and off-field perspective, as Obee was a leader amongst the team. As a junior, he was a terrific defender with great instincts and provided some significant power with 16 home runs last year alone. He also batted .309 with 11 doubles and two triples, one of two Blue Devils to reach all four of those numbers in 2024.

Duke has seen many departures from the program this past summer due to graduation, the MLB draft, and other transfers out of the program.

Chase Krewson, a terrific freshman expected to have a significant role in the future, opted to transfer to UCF. At the same time, Ben Miller shocked everyone by announcing his return to the Duke program for one more season. Pitchers Jonathan Santucci, Charlie Beilenson, and others were drafted to the professional ranks this summer.

With Obee on the way out, Duke will need contributions from players who played minor roles or weren’t even on the team last year to supplement guys like Miller, AJ Gracia, Kyle Johnson, and Ben Miller as they attempt to defend their ACC Tournament title and break through to Omaha for the first time in 2025.

Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

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Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

Your favorite sports team now has a new WWE Championship Belt

Fanatics has your favorite team’s WWE championship belt available right now:

Whether it’s the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball court or even the hockey rink, your favorite team has a WWE legacy championship belt now available with their name on it.

It’s the perfect way to show off some bragging rights or display your fandom, a real world championship belt just like the WWE has.

Speaking of being at the top, the NFL is covered at every corner … except the Jacksonville Jaguars (Jags owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, own rival promotion AEW.)

Cowboys fans? Defend your NFC East division title. Naturally, Chiefs Kingdom needs no explanation on their championship prowess.

A top college football supporter? WWE has produced belts for 20 top programs such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes.

And don’t forget your other sports squads like the Boston Celtics after they won their league-leading 18th NBA Championship banner this season.

Grab your team’s belt right now at Fanatics.

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We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.