Hank Aaron, Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86  —  He held the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years.  —  Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died.

Hank Aaron's lasting impact is measured in more than home runs  —  Henry Aaron, who rose up from the depths of Southern poverty to become one of the towering figures in baseball history as well as a bittersweet symbol of both American racial intolerance and triumph, has died.  He was 86.

Braves legend Hank Aaron dies at age 86, daughter says  —  ATLANTA — He is the one man that Muhammad Ali said he idolized “more than myself.”  He became known to the world as “Hammerin' Hank.”  —  Legendary Atlanta Brave and Major League Baseball record holder Hank Aaron died Friday at the age of 86, according to Aaron's daughter.

Toronto Blue Jays land top free agent George Springer with $150 million deal  —  The top hitter on the free-agent market this offseason has found his new home.  —  Outfielder George Springer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a six-year, $150 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.