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Fitzpatrick brothers finally sharing the same stage at the British Open
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Fitzpatrick brothers finally sharing the same stage at the British Open

HOYLAKE, England Alex Fitzpatrick has had a front-row seat for his older brother s biggest moments in golf.

Golf has long been about making connections. That won’t change in an LIV-PGA Tour world
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Golf has long been about making connections. That won’t change in an LIV-PGA Tour world

Kerry Bowie s daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate.

Ukrainian boxer fights through the challenges of war on her way to the Paris Olympics
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Ukrainian boxer fights through the challenges of war on her way to the Paris Olympics

KYIV, Ukraine In a modest gym in the heart of Kyiv, boxer Anna Lysenko dedicates long hours preparing for next year s Paris Olympics despite the unsettling sounds of explosions booming outside.

Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
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Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Monday s deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back

White Sox stop Braves’ series win streak at 11
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White Sox stop Braves’ series win streak at 11

· July 16, 2023

ATLANTA Dylan Cease won for the first time in nearly two months, Luis Robert Jr. had four hits that included a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat Atlanta 8-1 on Sunday to stop the Braves

Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers
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Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers

NEW YORK Sometimes the best plays are the ones you don t make.

Unbeaten Cavaliers, Rockets to meet in NBA Summer League championship game
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Unbeaten Cavaliers, Rockets to meet in NBA Summer League championship game

Isaiah Mobley is making the progression the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted.

Little League: Back Mountian National tops Greater Pittston
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Little League: Back Mountian National tops Greater Pittston

· July 16, 2023

Back Mountian National defeated Greater Pittston Area 5-4 Sunday in 10/11 baseball action.

RailRiders fall in Norfolk
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RailRiders fall in Norfolk

· July 16, 2023

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders were tripped 4-3 by the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park. Norfolk tallied all of its offense on three home runs to claim the series finale late Sunday afternoon.

McIlroy wins Scottish Open for confidence boost going to British
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McIlroy wins Scottish Open for confidence boost going to British

· July 16, 2023

GULLANE, Scotland Rory McIlroy birdied the last two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence

Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
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Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Lionel Messi walked out from behind a curtain, took a few steps along a rain-slicked runaway set up over the field at Inter Miami s stadium and headed toward David Beckham for

Schwarber hits 25th homer and winning sacrifice fly in 12th as Phillies beat Padres 7-6
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Schwarber hits 25th homer and winning sacrifice fly in 12th as Phillies beat Padres 7-6

· July 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA Kyle Schwarber hit his 25th home run and ended the game with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Conforto, Bailey hit 10th-inning doubles and Giants beat Pirates 8-4 to win 5th straight
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Conforto, Bailey hit 10th-inning doubles and Giants beat Pirates 8-4 to win 5th straight

Eds: UPDATES: with quotes. With AP Photos.

Jones, Trejo hit 11th-inning home runs, lifting NL-worst Rockies over Yankees 8-7
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Jones, Trejo hit 11th-inning home runs, lifting NL-worst Rockies over Yankees 8-7

DENVER Nolan Jones led off the 11th inning with a tying, two-run homer off Nick Ramirez, Alan Trejo hit a game-ending drive off Ron Marinaccio and the Colorado Rockies beat the Yankees 8-7 Sunday to

Analysis: Wimbledon’s champion says a taste for McDonald’s makes her normal. But she’s unique
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Analysis: Wimbledon’s champion says a taste for McDonald’s makes her normal. But she’s unique

WIMBLEDON, England Marketa Vondrousova held four pieces of chocolate candy in her Wimbledon-winning left hand as she sat down with a half-dozen reporters for one of her last interviews of the evenin

Novak Djokovic rues his missed chances after losing a highly entertaining Wimbledon final in 5 sets
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Novak Djokovic rues his missed chances after losing a highly entertaining Wimbledon final in 5 sets

WIMBLEDON, England Regrets? Novak Djokovic has two.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for a second Grand Slam trophy
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for a second Grand Slam trophy

WIMBLEDON, England A poor start left Carlos Alcaraz a single point from a two-set hole against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

British Open has an old course with a new finish at Royal Liverpool
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British Open has an old course with a new finish at Royal Liverpool

HOYLAKE, England Cameron Young is playing only his second British Open, so Royal Liverpool is a new links for him to learn. After flying in Sunday morning, he kept his day short by skipping over fro

Kevin Harvick tries to end NASCAR winless drought at New Hampshire race postponed by rain
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Kevin Harvick tries to end NASCAR winless drought at New Hampshire race postponed by rain

LOUDON, N.H. Kevin Harvick has one final chance to set the record for most career wins by a Cup driver at New Hampshire. Take the checkered flag, and Harvick would take home the roughly 20-pound lob

Dane Christian Lundgaard wins Honda Indy Toronto
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Dane Christian Lundgaard wins Honda Indy Toronto

· July 16, 2023

TORONTO Chstian Lundgaard couldn t wait to shave off his moustache, removing the hair from his upper lip right there on victory lane at the Honda Indy Toronto.