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Presidents throwing the first pitch | The ceremonial first pitch is a baseball tradition that marks the beginning of the game. The first president to throw out the ceremonial first pitch was then-Governor William McKinley in 1892. The presidential first pitch on opening day was started by President William Howard Taft in 1910 at the Washington Senators' opening day. But the first pitch looked different back then — it was thrown from the grandstands and not from the pitcher's mound. The first president to throw from the pitcher's mound was Ronald Reagan at the Wrigley Field in 1988.

MLB traditions that make the game unique

April 6, 2021 at 11:02 a.m.

Why do we stretch during the seventh inning? Why is a strikeout a "K"? And not that we're complaining, but why are the Red Sox so attached to "Sweet Caroline"?...

Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) is seen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

NFL draft profile: Kwity Paye of Michigan

April 5, 2021 at 5:22 p.m.

Kwity Paye, a pass rusher from the University of Michigan, was born in Guinea after his mother fled Liberia due to civil war. Since arriving in America, Kwity along with...

Miami lineman Gregory Rousseau wears the turnover chain against Central Michigan during the first half of their game, Saturday, September 21, 2019.

NFL draft profile: Greg Rousseau of Miami

April 5, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

One of the best pass rushers in the 2021 NFL Draft class didn't play football in 2020.

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Purdue running back King Doerue (22) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Parsons was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.

NFL draft profile: Micah Parsons of Penn State

April 5, 2021 at 2:59 p.m.

One of the best defensive prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft class didn't play football in 2020.

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) looks on against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

NFL draft profile: Patrick Surtain II of Alabama

April 5, 2021 at 2:29 p.m.

Every NFL team is always looking for, and in need of, a lockdown defensive back.

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) returns a punt for a touchdown in an NCAA football game against LSU Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. LSU won 46-41.

NFL draft profile: Jaylen Waddle of Alabama

April 5, 2021 at 1:07 p.m.

Even though Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a broken ankle with six games left in the 2021 season, he is still revered as a top receiver in the NFL draft.

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 42-yard touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

NFL draft profile: DeVonta Smith of Alabama

April 5, 2021 at 12:07 p.m.

The 2021 NFL Draft class is loaded with receivers and NFL teams can never have enough playmakers on their roster.

Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a catch against the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL draft profile: Ja’Marr Chase of LSU

April 5, 2021 at 11:16 a.m.

One of the top receiving prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft didn't play football in 2020.

HOW MUCH MINIMUM WAGE WAS WORTH THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN | Here's what the federal minimum was the year you were born and how much its true value actually was.

How much the US minimum wage was actually worth the year you were born

April 5, 2021 at 10:40 a.m.

HOW MUCH MINIMUM WAGE WAS WORTH THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN | Here's what the federal minimum was the year you were born and how much its true value actually...

Kyle Pitts #84 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida.

NFL draft profile: Kyle Pitts of Florida

April 5, 2021 at 10:11 a.m.

In today's pass-first NFL, tight ends are expected to be more involved with the passing game.

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