Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports – Monday February 24, 2020

David Ortiz says Mike Fiers looks like ‘snitch’ in cheating scandal; pitcher reveals he’s received death threats

David Ortiz ripped Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers on Thursday, saying he looked like a “snitch” for blowing the whistle on the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme late last year.

NFL2 days ago

JJ Watt leads displeasure with CBA proposal after NFL owners’ approval

NFL stars J.J. Watt, Leonard Fournette and Richard Sherman were among those who came out against the collective bargaining agreement, which was approved by the owners Thursday.

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