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Bernhard Langer, at age 65, wins the US Senior Open to break the Champions’ victory record
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Bernhard Langer, at age 65, wins the US Senior Open to break the Champions’ victory record

· July 2, 2023

STEVENS POINT, Wis. Bernhard Langer won the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday at SentryWorld to break the PGA Tour Champions career victory record.

Sabonis and Clarkson get extension deals done with Kings and Jazz, sources tell AP
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Sabonis and Clarkson get extension deals done with Kings and Jazz, sources tell AP

All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis wasn t a free agent this summer. And he won t be for the next few summers, either.

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year
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Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year

Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year.

Alonso hits a 2-run homer as the Mets beat the Giants 8-4 for their 1st series win in a month
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Alonso hits a 2-run homer as the Mets beat the Giants 8-4 for their 1st series win in a month

· July 2, 2023

NEW YORK Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the rain, hours after making his third All-Star team, and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Sunday night for their first series win i

Wimbledon 2023: Here is what you need to know before play begins Monday
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Wimbledon 2023: Here is what you need to know before play begins Monday

· July 2, 2023

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a fifth consecutive title at Wimbledon and eighth overall at Centre Court on Monday.

Nick Kyrgios withdraws on eve of Wimbledon with a wrist injury. He was the runner-up last year
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Nick Kyrgios withdraws on eve of Wimbledon with a wrist injury. He was the runner-up last year

WIMBLEDON, England Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Wimbledon the night before the tournament s start, citing a wrist injury, a year after he reached his first Grand Slam final at the All England Club.

Berrettini is staying off social media ahead of Wimbledon to avoid positive words
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Berrettini is staying off social media ahead of Wimbledon to avoid positive words

WIMBLEDON, England Matteo Berrettini is ignoring social media ahead of Wimbledon for the time being. Not simply, mind you, to avoid negative comments from strangers or not just for that reason, an

Contreras’ 3-run homer leads Brewers over Pirates 6-3, maintains share of NL Central lead
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Contreras’ 3-run homer leads Brewers over Pirates 6-3, maintains share of NL Central lead

PITTSBURGH William Contreras hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Sunday to win their third straight series.

Garrett hits grand slam and Candelario homers in Nationals’ 5-4 win over Phillies
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Garrett hits grand slam and Candelario homers in Nationals’ 5-4 win over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA With the Washington Nationals long out of playoff contention, Kyle Finnegan should be the kind of reliever who can add late-inning value on the trade market.

Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

NEW YORK Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11

Alex Palou wins 3rd straight IndyCar race with victory at Mid-Ohio
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Alex Palou wins 3rd straight IndyCar race with victory at Mid-Ohio

Alex Palou refused to acknowledge his dominance of IndyCar in the days leading up to Sunday s race at Mid-Ohio.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen stays on track for F1 title after winning chaotic Austrian GP
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen stays on track for F1 title after winning chaotic Austrian GP

Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless march toward a third straight world title with another dominating win at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, far away from the chao

Montgomery beats Yankees for 2nd time, pitches Cardinals to 5-1 win
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Montgomery beats Yankees for 2nd time, pitches Cardinals to 5-1 win

ST. LOUIS Jordan Montgomery beat the Yankees for the second time since they traded him last summer, pitching the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win over Gerrit Cole on Sunday that completed a disappoi

Victor Lafay gives French team Cofidis 1st Tour de France stage win in 15 years
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Victor Lafay gives French team Cofidis 1st Tour de France stage win in 15 years

· July 2, 2023

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain It took a late breakaway by Victor Lafay for French team Cofidis to end its 15-year winless streak at the Tour de France.

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On The Money: Start the second half of 2023 off right

· July 2, 2023

The sound of fireworks undoubtedly scaring your pets and the smell of hot dogs and burgers on the grill means that the Fourth of July is just around the corner, and we ve reached the midway point of 2

Shane van Gisbergen wins his NASCAR Cup Series debut in memorable finish to series’ 1st street race
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Shane van Gisbergen wins his NASCAR Cup Series debut in memorable finish to series’ 1st street race

CHICAGO When Shane van Gisbergen got the call from Justin Marks, it reignited his interest in the NASCAR Cup Series. He studied the races, the drivers and the cars.

June’s greatest Sho: A look back at Ohtani’s best month in the majors
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June’s greatest Sho: A look back at Ohtani’s best month in the majors

ANAHEIM, Calif. Shohei Ohtani s walkup music most of last season was the theme to The Greatest Showman.

Back Mountain Triathlon Personal Stories: Bringing a gladiator mentality to race
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Back Mountain Triathlon Personal Stories: Bringing a gladiator mentality to race

· July 1, 2023

Bob Guzenski is a working class triathlete.

Little League: Mountain Top picks up victory over Township National
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Little League: Mountain Top picks up victory over Township National

· July 1, 2023

Avery Brace struck out 11 as part of his complete-game two-hitter as Mountain Top defeated Township National 4-1 Saturday in District 16 Little League Major Baseball.

NASCAR Cup Series drivers praise setup for 1st street race in downtown Chicago
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NASCAR Cup Series drivers praise setup for 1st street race in downtown Chicago

CHICAGO Before NASCAR raced in the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2022, Kevin Harvick thought it was going to be a disaster. It didn t take very long for the event to win him over.