Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program. Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave…

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Don’t Dismiss Foote: He Might Be the New Voice the Canucks Need – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week by promoting Adam Foote to head coach—just the 22nd in franchise history. While the move was no surprise to those inside the organization, fan reaction has been more mixed. Much of the skepticism seems to revolve less around Foote himself and more around the shadows he’s inheriting, most…

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