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Larry Christenson, the right-hander who was part of Philadelphia's 1980 World Series championship squad and spent every season of his career as a Phillie, has passed away at the age of seventy-two. He died while on a fishing trip surrounded by family and friends, a peaceful end for a man who gave everything to one city and one franchise.
Shifting to the transfer market, Nottingham Forest are making a serious move, launching a forty-million-pound bid for Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong. That is an ambitious number for a player who hasn't yet established himself at the top level, but Forest are clearly betting on the future and signaling they mean business heading into this season.
And in college football, the Big Ten is expanding its player availability reporting from one submission per week to four for all conference games. It's a direct response to the growth of sports betting, and the goal is simple — cut down on the flow of inside information before it can be exploited. Expect other conferences to follow that lead quickly.
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