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Nico Hoerner hits grand slam as Cubs beat Nationals 8-3
Nico Hoerner capped Chicago’s five-run eighth inning with his first career grand slam, helping the Cubs beat the lowly Washington Nationals 8-3 on Wednesday night.
Wrexham opens U.S. tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea before 50,596 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Sue Martin had the summer mapped out for her family from St. Augustine, Florida.
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Kentucky Derby winner Mage returns for $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park
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Tommy Fleetwood carries home hopes as the English seek a first British Open winner since 1992
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Kraken sign coach Dave Hakstol to contract extension through 2025-26 season
The Seattle Kraken on Wednesday signed coach Dave Hakstol to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season after he led the franchise to the second round of the playoffs in its second season.
Some LIV Golf players at the British Open in danger of making their last appearance in a major
With the future of LIV Golf still uncertain, Joaquin Niemann was among players who arrived for the British Open facing the prospect of no more majors in his immediate future.
Cleveland Browns release defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey following spate of off-field problems
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IOC's Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes' respectful conduct
The key factor in weighing the IOC's ultimate decision on letting Russians participate at the 2024 Paris Games is how well athletes behave in international competitions, the Olympic body's president Thomas Bach said Tuesday.
Afghan players watch Morocco's team practice for Women's World Cup, hoping to get their chance
Over the next month, 32 national soccer teams will compete across Australia and New Zealand in the Women's World Cup. A 33rd team -- unofficial, by FIFA's standards -- will also be in Australia, but in the stands.
Pogacar hits the ground during Stage 17 of the Tour de France, but he gets back on his bike
Two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar crashed early in Stage 17 in the Alps on Wednesday but got back on his bike and continued racing.
Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
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