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A stunning development out of British athletics tonight as the Baptiste corruption case widens significantly. BBC Sport confirms that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman, and Lamin Deen have all been convicted in connection with the same case that sent Leon Baptiste to prison. The reach of this scandal is proving far deeper than anyone initially anticipated, and the fallout for British track and field is nowhere near over.
Shifting to the Bronx, Aaron Boone's seat in the Yankees dugout is getting warmer by the day. Sporting News reports there are genuine, serious questions about his job security as this season plays out. The Yankees have championship expectations baked into their DNA, and when results don't match that standard, managers feel the heat first. Boone knows that better than anyone right now.
And out in Las Vegas, the Raiders are sitting at the top of the waiver wire order heading into Sunday, and they plan to use it. GM John Spytek and the coaching staff are working closely to identify cut players worth claiming. Head coach Kubiak confirmed they will look really hard at their options. For a franchise in rebuild mode, landing even one or two quality veterans off waivers could reshape their fifty-three man roster overnight.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
