BBC Sport and Athletic Ventures have confirmed a new five-year deal to broadcast coverage of the biggest UK athletics events, including the London Athletics Meet, until 2029.

The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Athletics recalled right-hander Osvaldo Bido from the same affiliate in a corresponding move.

Hear how Fresno State is getting help when it comes to revenue sharing with its student athletes, and about the latest golf win for Chowchilla’s Asterisk Talley, which came with a special invitation.

Watch the Diamond League action on the BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 19:00 BST on Friday.

The Athletics dominate the Braves 10-1 on Tuesday night, fueled by Lawrence Butler’s two home runs, including a leadoff inside-the-park homer.

Here’s what it looks like from here: Red Raider athletes will make a reported $55 million in name, image and likeness deals this school year, apparently an NCAA record. And that doesn’t count the $5.1 million Tech just guaranteed a Mansfield Lake Ridge offensive tackle over three years. Once he actually graduates from high school, that is.

Preview the July 11 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Athletics Fireballer Mason Miller Unleashes Fastest Pitch of MLB Season. Severe thunderstorm warnings began popping off in the greater Chicago area during the evening rush Thursday.