American MLB franchise rooted in California, based in Anaheim and part of the AL West
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This Date in Baseball, August 21 - Babe Ruth becomes the first major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs
This Date in Baseball, August 24 - Pete Rose is suspended from baseball for life for gambling
Red Sox radio voice has apologized after calling Jazz Chisholm Jr. a “bush league player” and suggesting a rival pitcher beaning. The remarks followed Chisholm’s aggressive baserunning in a lopsided Yankees-Red Sox game; the broadcaster acknowledged the emotion of the moment and said the comments crossed a line.
French president Emmanuel Macron has opened a two-day International Space Summit in Paris that has gathered officials, astronauts, researchers and industry leaders from about 120 countries to press Europe to build sovereign space capabilities, debate regulation and seek commercial deals. U.S. companies SpaceX and Blue Origin are absent after White House concerns over the event’s framing.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family, with closing expected in early 2027. The deal expands KSE’s sports empire across NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS properties, underscoring its growth in major markets.
The NFL has staged its first regular-season game in Australia, selling out Melbourne’s 100,000-seat MCG and signaling a long-term push into the Asia-Pacific region. The Rams host the 49ers in a high-profile clash that tests logistics, fan demand, and future scheduling.
AP News reports a schedule of games and events across MLB, MLS, NWSL, and international leagues with times in EDT; Sunday notes include a late addition of the British Masters and U.S. Open coverage. The listing references cross-sport coverage with dates and venues. No narrative content is provided in the excerpt.