Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson hopes to inspire more Black pitchers to reach majors
The Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson started vs. the Guardians' Triston McKenzie on Friday in Cleveland. They are two of only nine active Black starting pitchers in the majors.
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Legislative session ends Sunday, unclear if rideshare and other bills will become law
Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature started limiting debate to save time on Sunday. Under state law, 2024 session must end Sunday at midnight.
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The Italian Open was where Zverev's career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival
Alexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title and earn his biggest trophy since tearing his ankle apart two years ago
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Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titles
Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titles
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Luton relegated from Premier League after one season as Nottingham Forest stays up
Luton relegated from Premier League after one season as Nottingham Forest stays up
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US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September
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NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
There are two Game 7s in the NBA on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Phil Foden scores 2 early goals to put Man City on course for the Premier League title
Manchester City moved closer to a record fourth-straight Premier League title after Phil Foden fired the three-time defending champion into a 1-0 lead against West Ham inside two minutes
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A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi went down in a 'hard landing'
The state-run IRNA media outlet reported that the aircraft carrying Raisi and other senior officials went down as the president returned from an event on the border with Azerbaijan.
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Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend F1 lead
Max Verstappen held off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend his Formula 1 championship lead
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