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With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
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Iga Swiatek of Poland had a dominating victory at Wimbledon on Saturday. It took her just 57 minutes to eliminate American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0. Swiatek didn't lose a single game the entire tournament, becoming the first woman to do that in 114 years.
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Amid the Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids taking place in Southern California, the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday weighed in on the issue, claiming they blocked federal agents from their stadium. The use of federal troops has angered residents and infuriated L.A.'s mayor. Elise Preston has more.
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The Tennessee Trojans, the Atlanta Truth and the Mississippi Panthers are just three of the growing number of teams in the Women's National Football Conference, the first women's tackle football league. The league's championship will be broadcast to a national audience today for the first time. Here's how the players are redefining the sport.
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When the eyes of the sports world turn to Wimbledon for championship tennis play and timeless traditions later this month, the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club's grass courts will be in the spotlight. Dana Jacobson takes a look at the behind the scenes work that keeps the club looking pristine.
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On top of being a basketball legend, Kobe Bryant was a businessman, an author, and a family man. He leaves behind his wife and three other daughters. Dana Jacobson reports on how proud Bryant was to be a dad and how he approached coaching his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and her youth basketball team.
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Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed Sunday when their helicopter crashed in California. Debris from the charred helicopter were scattered across the size of a football field. The helicopter was flying in fog that was so thick, the LAPD had grounded its helicopter fleet. Jonathan...
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The fallout from Major League Baseball's sign-stealing scandal has already cost three managers and a general manager their jobs. It has also called into question the legitimacy of the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series title. While the scandal has rocked baseball to the core, it turns out cheating is as old as sports itself. "CBS This Morning:...
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Poor air quality from Australia's bushfires delayed qualifying matches at the Australian Open Tuesday. Tennis pro Dalila Jakupovic forfeited her match on Monday because of a coughing fit that brought her to the ground. She later said she had no prior breathing issues and had never suffered from asthma.
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Major League Baseball investigators say the Houston Astros were involved in an elaborate spying scheme in 2017 when they won the World Series. Two of the team's leaders, Manager AJ Hinch and General Manager Jeff Luhnow, were fired Monday as a result. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how far the alleged cheating went.
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Legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field built UCLA into a collegiate powerhouse before retiring last year. Over 29 years as head coach, Kondos Field led UCLA to seven NCAA championships and 22 regional championships. But "Miss Val," as she's affectionately known by her gymnasts, says winning does not always equal success. She joins "CBS...
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Ping pong, or table tennis, has been around for generations and it remains popular today. Some of the best players in the world will compete for Olympic gold next year in Tokyo. Omar Villafranca caught up with one American athlete who waited nearly his whole life for a shot at Olympic glory.
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The NFL is known for its legion of dedicated fan bases, like Cleveland's Dawg Pound, the Bills Mafia in Buffalo and the Terrible Towel-waving fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But one group takes it to another level. We're talking about the infamous silver-and-black clad fans of Raider Nation. With the team playing its last game in Oakland on Sunday...
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Newtown, Connecticut, on Saturday marked seven years since the school shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six staffers there. On Friday, thanks to their high school football team, the day ended in celebration with a victory at the state championship.
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The New England Patriots are denying new reports of spying, this time on the opponents they'll face this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly think the Patriots tried stealing signs after a Patriots production crew was caught filming the Bengals' sideline during their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. But the Patriots say the crew was...
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Just over a year ago, the small town of Paradise, California, was nearly destroyed by a wildfire. Now the town's high school football team is dominating rivals this season and could move one step closer to a state championship. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Horse racing has a history full of beloved names, such as Secretariat, Seabiscuit, and Man o' War. But growing concern over the number of horses killed on race tracks, an average of 10 a week, is forcing the racing industry to reassess how it conducts its business. Some are calling for more regulation, while others want an outright ban. Don Dahler...
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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will work out in front of NFL teams Saturday for the first time since he last played professional football nearly three years ago. Since the end of the 2016 season, when Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice against black Americans, no team has offered him a contract. CBS...
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will have his closest encounter with the NFL since he caused a storm of controversy three years ago. At least 11 teams RSVP'd to see him workout. Kenneth Craig reports on why this workout is happening now.
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The latest medal for gymnast Simone Biles is extra special. Her victory Saturday in the Women's Vault competition at the World Gymnastics Championships is her 23rd. That ties the record for the most world medals for any gymnast. The 22-year-old has two chances to break the record Sunday with balance beam and floor events.
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Tens of thousands of runners competed in New York City Marathon on Sunday. Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race, finishing in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 38 seconds. Geoffrey Kamworor was the fastest man, crossing the finish line in just over 2 hours and 8 minutes.
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Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant sat down with "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson to discuss his new multimedia original content company, Granity Studios. Jacobson joined CBSN to discuss the interview, which airs Saturday, November 9, 2019.
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Anchor Charles Kuralt referred to young Tiger Woods as "the most exciting 16-year-old golfer ever." "Sunday Morning" followed the teenager on the amateur circuit, and talked with Tiger's parents, Earl and Tida, and with pro golfer Calvin Peete, one of the rare black players to have made it in the sport up to that point. (Originally broadcast April...
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How far does the appeal of American football reach? Farther than you might think! Just ask "Our Man in Paris," David Turecamo, who introduces us to American college and NFL players and their Gallic counterparts bringing their A-Game to the gridiron on the outskirts of Paris. (Originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" on Feb. 7, 2010.)
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CBS Sports' James Brown, Bill Cowher, Phil Simms, Boomer Esiason and Nate Burleson bring you their prognostications about tonight's matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots for the 2019 NFL championship. Be sure to watch Super Bowl LIII Sunday, Feb. 3 on CBS!
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who has led his team to six playoffs, two Super Bowls and one championship victory, is the highest-paid player in the National Football League. But the impact he wants to have goes way beyond money or football. "NFL Today" host and CBS News special correspondent James Brown talks with the 30-year-old...
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The highly anticipated Champions League final will kick off between Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan today. The game, broadcast here on CBS, is one of the most-watched soccer matches in the U.S. The match is in Munich, but fans across America are gearing up to tune in.
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