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5-at-10: MLB All-Star fail, Kirby’s SEC media day stretch, Alabama’s next chapter, Open picks

American League's Jarren Duran, of the Boston Red Sox, flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning during the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
American League's Jarren Duran, of the Boston Red Sox, flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning during the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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All-star whiff

Pull up a chair, kiddos, and let me tell you about a time when All-Star Games were arguably the non-postseason highlight of the season.

Yes, it was many moons ago, back when sports coats had shoulder pads, big hair was really big, the VCR and the microwave oven made us think that the Jetsons’ flying car was right around the corner.

Heck, there were even memorable All-Star moments back before we had an electric remote control.