Deadspin | FURIA, Team Falcons riding high going into IEM Rio playoffs YMCA member Austin Manengu works the keyboard as he plays a game of Fortnite during the unveiling of the new gaming lab at the Maplewood Family YMCA in Rochester Thursday, June 20, 2024. YMCA of Greater Rochester in partnership with Metro Sports & Entertainment Group will open two gaming labs for youth and teens this year. Team Falcons and FURIA earned byes to the semifinals with group-stage victories on Wednesday at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil. MOUZ, Team Spirit, Team Vitality and Natus Vincere also made the quarterfinals on Friday in Rio de Janeiro. Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams are competing in this week’s competition for a top prize of $125,000. The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds. The single-elimination playoffs start Friday with all matches best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final. Team Falcons edged Team Vitality 2-1 in the Group A upper-bracket final on Wednesday. Falcons won 13-10 on Mirage, then Vitality drew even with a 13-6 decision on Dust II before the Falcons took the match with a 16-14 victory on Nuke. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia was the player of the match, pacing the Falcons with a 59-45 kill-death differential. Team Spirit topped RED Canids 2-1 in one Group A lower-bracket semifinal. After Canids opened with a 13-8 win on Mirage, Spirit rallied with a 13-8 victory on Ancient and a 13-2 rout on Overpass to take the match. Russia’s Danil “donk” Krushkovets was player of the match, leading Spirit with a 55-38 K-D differential. In the other Group A lower-bracket semifinal, G2 Esports swept 3DMAX 2-0, winning 13-6 on Inferno and 13-1 on Dust II. Spain’s Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia was the player of the match with a 27-12 K-D differential, and teammate Matus “MATYS” Simko of Slovakia had a 36-17 K-D. Team Spirit then knocked out G2 Esports 2-0 in the lower-bracket final to qualify for the playoff stage, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-11 on Dust II. Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich of Belarus paced Spirit with a 39-30 K-D differential. FURIA had little problem with MOUZ, winning 2-0 in the Group B upper-bracket final. FURIA triumphed 13-5 on Mirage and 13-9 on Dust II. Kazakhstan’s Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, the player of the match, led the way for FURIA with a 33-16 K-D differential. The all-Turkish Aurora Gaming swept B8 2-0 in the Group B lower-bracket semifinals, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-6 on Overpass. Ismailcan “XANDARES” Dortkardes, the player of the match, led Aurora with a 44-19 K-D differential. Natus Vincere swept HOTU in the other lower-bracket semifinal, winning 13-7 on Dust II and 13-9 on Ancient. Kosovo’s Drin “makazze” Shaqiri was the player of the match with a 40-24 K-D differential for the winning side. Natus Vincere then eliminated Aurora Gaming 2-1 to qualify for the playoffs. NAVI won 13-4 on Inferno, lost 13-11 on Mirage and won 13-4 on Dust II. Shaqiri again was the player of the match with a 50-38 K-D differential. MOUZ and Team Spirit meet in one quarterfinal on Friday, with the winner facing Team Falcons in the semifinals on Saturday. Team Vitality and Natus Vincere battle on Friday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against FURIA. IEM Rio prize pool: 1. $125,000 2. $50,000 3. $30,000 4. $20,000 5-6. $12,500 7-8. $7,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming 9-12. $5,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU 13-16. $4,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy –Field Level Media #Deadspin #FURIA #Team #Falcons #riding #high #IEM #Rio #playoffs

Deadspin | FURIA, Team Falcons riding high going into IEM Rio playoffs
YMCA member Austin Manengu works the keyboard as he plays a game of Fortnite during the unveiling of the new gaming lab at the Maplewood Family YMCA in Rochester Thursday, June 20, 2024. YMCA of Greater Rochester in partnership with Metro Sports & Entertainment Group will open two gaming labs for youth and teens this year.

Team Falcons and FURIA earned byes to the semifinals with group-stage victories on Wednesday at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil.

MOUZ, Team Spirit, Team Vitality and Natus Vincere also made the quarterfinals on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams are competing in this week’s competition for a top prize of $125,000.

The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds.

The single-elimination playoffs start Friday with all matches best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final.

Team Falcons edged Team Vitality 2-1 in the Group A upper-bracket final on Wednesday. Falcons won 13-10 on Mirage, then Vitality drew even with a 13-6 decision on Dust II before the Falcons took the match with a 16-14 victory on Nuke. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia was the player of the match, pacing the Falcons with a 59-45 kill-death differential.

Team Spirit topped RED Canids 2-1 in one Group A lower-bracket semifinal. After Canids opened with a 13-8 win on Mirage, Spirit rallied with a 13-8 victory on Ancient and a 13-2 rout on Overpass to take the match. Russia’s Danil “donk” Krushkovets was player of the match, leading Spirit with a 55-38 K-D differential.

In the other Group A lower-bracket semifinal, G2 Esports swept 3DMAX 2-0, winning 13-6 on Inferno and 13-1 on Dust II. Spain’s Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia was the player of the match with a 27-12 K-D differential, and teammate Matus “MATYS” Simko of Slovakia had a 36-17 K-D.

Team Spirit then knocked out G2 Esports 2-0 in the lower-bracket final to qualify for the playoff stage, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-11 on Dust II. Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich of Belarus paced Spirit with a 39-30 K-D differential.

FURIA had little problem with MOUZ, winning 2-0 in the Group B upper-bracket final. FURIA triumphed 13-5 on Mirage and 13-9 on Dust II. Kazakhstan’s Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, the player of the match, led the way for FURIA with a 33-16 K-D differential.

The all-Turkish Aurora Gaming swept B8 2-0 in the Group B lower-bracket semifinals, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-6 on Overpass. Ismailcan “XANDARES” Dortkardes, the player of the match, led Aurora with a 44-19 K-D differential.

Natus Vincere swept HOTU in the other lower-bracket semifinal, winning 13-7 on Dust II and 13-9 on Ancient. Kosovo’s Drin “makazze” Shaqiri was the player of the match with a 40-24 K-D differential for the winning side.

Natus Vincere then eliminated Aurora Gaming 2-1 to qualify for the playoffs. NAVI won 13-4 on Inferno, lost 13-11 on Mirage and won 13-4 on Dust II. Shaqiri again was the player of the match with a 50-38 K-D differential.

MOUZ and Team Spirit meet in one quarterfinal on Friday, with the winner facing Team Falcons in the semifinals on Saturday. Team Vitality and Natus Vincere battle on Friday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against FURIA.

IEM Rio prize pool:

1. $125,000

2. $50,000

3. $30,000

4. $20,000

5-6. $12,500

7-8. $7,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming

9-12. $5,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU

13-16. $4,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy

–Field Level Media

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YMCA member Austin Manengu works the keyboard as he plays a game of Fortnite during the unveiling of the new gaming lab at the Maplewood Family YMCA in Rochester Thursday, June 20, 2024. YMCA of Greater Rochester in partnership with Metro Sports & Entertainment Group will open two gaming labs for youth and teens this year.

Team Falcons and FURIA earned byes to the semifinals with group-stage victories on Wednesday at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil.

MOUZ, Team Spirit, Team Vitality and Natus Vincere also made the quarterfinals on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams are competing in this week’s competition for a top prize of $125,000.

The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds.

The single-elimination playoffs start Friday with all matches best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final.

Team Falcons edged Team Vitality 2-1 in the Group A upper-bracket final on Wednesday. Falcons won 13-10 on Mirage, then Vitality drew even with a 13-6 decision on Dust II before the Falcons took the match with a 16-14 victory on Nuke. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia was the player of the match, pacing the Falcons with a 59-45 kill-death differential.

Team Spirit topped RED Canids 2-1 in one Group A lower-bracket semifinal. After Canids opened with a 13-8 win on Mirage, Spirit rallied with a 13-8 victory on Ancient and a 13-2 rout on Overpass to take the match. Russia’s Danil “donk” Krushkovets was player of the match, leading Spirit with a 55-38 K-D differential.

In the other Group A lower-bracket semifinal, G2 Esports swept 3DMAX 2-0, winning 13-6 on Inferno and 13-1 on Dust II. Spain’s Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia was the player of the match with a 27-12 K-D differential, and teammate Matus “MATYS” Simko of Slovakia had a 36-17 K-D.

Team Spirit then knocked out G2 Esports 2-0 in the lower-bracket final to qualify for the playoff stage, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-11 on Dust II. Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich of Belarus paced Spirit with a 39-30 K-D differential.

FURIA had little problem with MOUZ, winning 2-0 in the Group B upper-bracket final. FURIA triumphed 13-5 on Mirage and 13-9 on Dust II. Kazakhstan’s Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, the player of the match, led the way for FURIA with a 33-16 K-D differential.

The all-Turkish Aurora Gaming swept B8 2-0 in the Group B lower-bracket semifinals, winning 13-7 on Mirage and 13-6 on Overpass. Ismailcan “XANDARES” Dortkardes, the player of the match, led Aurora with a 44-19 K-D differential.

Natus Vincere swept HOTU in the other lower-bracket semifinal, winning 13-7 on Dust II and 13-9 on Ancient. Kosovo’s Drin “makazze” Shaqiri was the player of the match with a 40-24 K-D differential for the winning side.

Natus Vincere then eliminated Aurora Gaming 2-1 to qualify for the playoffs. NAVI won 13-4 on Inferno, lost 13-11 on Mirage and won 13-4 on Dust II. Shaqiri again was the player of the match with a 50-38 K-D differential.

MOUZ and Team Spirit meet in one quarterfinal on Friday, with the winner facing Team Falcons in the semifinals on Saturday. Team Vitality and Natus Vincere battle on Friday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against FURIA.

IEM Rio prize pool:

1. $125,000

2. $50,000

3. $30,000

4. $20,000

5-6. $12,500

7-8. $7,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming

9-12. $5,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU

13-16. $4,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy

–Field Level Media

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Mumbai Cricket Association announces player contract system ahead of 2026-2027 season <div id="content-body-70869587" itemprop="articleBody">The Mumbai Cricket Association has formalised its long-mooted player contract system, outlining the structure and framework of what it hopes will be a cornerstone in strengthening its domestic ecosystem.The decision, approved in principle by the MCA Apex Council on January 15, now has its details in place. The contracts will be awarded based on performance, fitness benchmarks and recommendations of the selection committee, with an eye on players on the cusp of higher honours.Under the new system, players will be slotted into three grades — Grade A (₹12-20 lakh), Grade B (₹8-12 lakh) and Grade C (₹8 lakh) annually — in addition to match fees, daily allowances and performance-linked incentives. The move is aimed at providing financial stability and a more structured professional environment, while also ensuring a steady pipeline to higher levels of cricket. The list of players will be drawn up closer to the season in consultation with the selection panel and the cricket improvement committee.MCA president Ajinkya Naik termed it a “new era” for Mumbai cricket, adding that the initiative would “provide greater security, structure, and growth opportunities” and help “strengthen the foundation” of the system.While the intent marks a progressive step, the MCA is not the first state association to introduce player contracts. Associations like Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttarakhand have experimented with similar models over the past two decades, though none has managed to sustain it over the long term.That context makes MCA’s implementation significant. For the past two domestic seasons, instead of central contracts, the association had opted to top up BCCI match fees for its senior men’s players with an equal contribution from its own coffers.The shift to a structured contract system signals a move towards long-term planning rather than ad-hoc support. Having taken the lead for the upcoming season, the MCA will hope the model not only endures but also safeguards and incentivises its senior men’s cricketers while nurturing the next generation.Published on Apr 16, 2026</div> #Mumbai #Cricket #Association #announces #player #contract #system #ahead #season

Deadspin | Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5 Apr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon. Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series. Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles. There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona. Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief. Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice. Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season. Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed. The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season. Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning. Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth. The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth. The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Diamondbacks #plate #10th #Orioles

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Apr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon.

Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series.

Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles.

There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona.

Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief.

Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice.

Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season.

Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed.

The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season.

Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning.

Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth.

The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth.

The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Diamondbacks #plate #10th #Orioles">Deadspin | Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5

Apr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon.

Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series.

Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles.

There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona.

Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief.

Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice.

Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season.

Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed.

The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season.

Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning.

Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth.

The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth.

The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning.

–Field Level Media

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Danish forward Anton Sojberg became the latest hero for East Bengal as he scored late to rescue a 3-3 draw with Bengaluru FC on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League 2025-26.

Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.

For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.

The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.

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Published on Apr 16, 2026

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ISL 2025-26: Sojberg’s late equaliser helps 10-man East Bengal rescue draw with Bengaluru FC Danish forward Anton Sojberg became the latest hero for East Bengal as he scored late to rescue a 3-3 draw with Bengaluru FC on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League 2025-26.Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.More to follow…Published on Apr 16, 2026 #ISL #Sojbergs #late #equaliser #helps #10man #East #Bengal #rescue #draw #Bengaluru

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Danish forward Anton Sojberg became the latest hero for East Bengal as he scored late to rescue a 3-3 draw with Bengaluru FC on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League 2025-26.
Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.
For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.
The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.
More to follow…
Published on Apr 16, 2026

#ISL #Sojbergs #late #equaliser #helps #10man #East #Bengal #rescue #draw #Bengaluru">ISL 2025-26: Sojberg’s late equaliser helps 10-man East Bengal rescue draw with Bengaluru FC

Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.

For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.

The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.

More to follow…

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Deadspin | Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident. Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year. “We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘ He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins. “Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.” Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan. “Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.” An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Red #Sox #Jarren #Duran #flips #fan #crossing #line #MLB #investigate

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Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident.

Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.

“We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘

He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins.

“Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.”

Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan.

“Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.”

An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Red #Sox #Jarren #Duran #flips #fan #crossing #line #MLB #investigate">Deadspin | Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate

Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident.

Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.

“We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘

He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins.

“Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.”

Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan.

“Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.”

An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games.

–Field Level Media

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