Ryan Braun wins appeal of suspension

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    National League MVP Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned Thursday by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, and sources told ESPN that Major League Baseball is weighing the possibility of suing in federal court to reverse the decision.

    Braun's case marks the first time a baseball player has successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.

    The decision was announced Thursday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, one day before the 28-year-old outfielder was due to report to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7...ers-ryan-braun-wins-appeal-50-game-suspension
     

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