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Peter Sblendorio

Peter Sblendorio is a sports reporter covering MLB, the NFL, the NBA and more. He joined the Daily News in 2015 and previously served as the Senior Film Writer. Peter grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas.

Chicago White Sox' Octavio Dotel reacts after a strikeout at US Cellular Field on April 9, 2009. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Octavio Dotel, former Chicago White Sox pitcher, killed in nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic

April 8, 2025 at 8:49 p.m.

Octavio Dotel, a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, was among the victims who died after the roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday morning.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches the ball against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of Game Five of the Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto — after choosing Dodgers over the Mets — is ready to pitch in tonight’s NLCS game at Citi Field

October 17, 2024 at 12:54 p.m.

The New York Mets certainly could have envisioned Yoshinobu Yamamoto making a crucial postseason start at Citi Field. Just not like this.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ Julio Urias arrested on domestic violence charges: report

September 5, 2023 at 3:46 a.m.

The Dodgers' Julio Urías was arrested Sunday in Los Angeles, reportedly on domestic violence charges for the second time since 2019. The left-handed pitcher was arrested after 11 p.m. and...

Billie Jean King is honored Tuesday with a "Billie Jean King Day" proclamation by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.

Queens declares ‘Billie Jean King Day’ as U.S. Open honors her push for equality

August 30, 2023 at 12:52 p.m.

The 2023 U.S. Open continues to serve as a celebration of Billie Jean King. Five decades ago, the tennis great delivered an essential win for equality when she said she...

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws live batting practice in a drizzle during the team's spring training baseball workout March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to announce his retirement, ending a career that began as a No. 1 draft pick, included 2019 World Series MVP honors and was derailed by injuries, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because Strasburg has not spoken publicly about his plans. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg to retire after injury-plagued seasons: reports

August 24, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.

Stephen Strasburg, a World Series hero for the Washington Nationals, is set to retire at age 35, according to reports. The right-handed pitcher was the MVP of the 2019 World...

People visit the Star Plaza of Crypto.com Arena on July 25, 2023. The Los Angeles Lakers plan to unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena on Feb. 8, 2024.

Lakers to honor Kobe Bryant with statue outside arena on Feb. 8, 2024

August 24, 2023 at 11:07 p.m.

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to honor the late Kobe Bryant with a statue outside their home arena, further recognizing the five-time NBA champion as one of the franchise's all-time...

James Harden has been fined $100,000, the NBA announced Tuesday. In this photo, Harden plays during an NBA basketball game on March 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.

James Harden fined $100K after calling 76ers’ Daryl Morey a ‘liar’ and demanding trade

August 22, 2023 at 7:01 p.m.

James Harden has been fined $100,000 for publicly demanding to be traded through comments that included ripping the Philadelphia 76ers' Daryl Morey as "a liar," the NBA announced Tuesday. The...

Aaron Boone imitates an umpire calling strike three after arguing with home plate umpire Laz Diaz on Monday.

Yankees’ Aaron Boone says ‘quite a few’ managers called him after ejection: ‘A lot of funny stuff’

August 9, 2023 at 12:31 p.m.

Aaron Boone's animated ejection earned the admiration of his fellow MLB managers. The Yankees skipper said he heard from "quite a few" of his contemporaries after he drew a line...

New York Mets' Max Scherzer pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, July 28, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to Rangers

July 30, 2023 at 5:27 a.m.

The Mets' tear-down is underway, with the team trading veteran ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster move Saturday, the Daily News confirmed. The three-time Cy Young...

New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Anthony Rizzo ends slump with help of Taylor Swift

July 24, 2023 at 12:37 p.m.

Anthony Rizzo turned to Taylor Swift for his new walk-up song — and shook off his slump. The Yankees first baseman on Sunday went 4-for-4 with his first home run since May 20 after...

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