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Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players’ union
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Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players’ union

Marty Walsh wasn t a man in a hurry to leave the Biden administration.

Verstappen ties Senna in F1 wins as Red Bull collects its 100th victory
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Verstappen ties Senna in F1 wins as Red Bull collects its 100th victory

When he won the pole in the pouring rain, Max Verstappen was quick to explain that it had been his father who would stand on the wet track during his early days of karting and point him to the correct

Palou continues hot streak, extends his IndyCar points lead by winning at Road America
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Palou continues hot streak, extends his IndyCar points lead by winning at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. Alex Palou started the weekend at Road America with a car-damaging crash and rallied to end it with his third victory in the last four IndyCar races.

Marlins complete sweep of Nationals to move 10 games over .500 for 1st time since 2011
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Marlins complete sweep of Nationals to move 10 games over .500 for 1st time since 2011

· June 18, 2023

WASHINGTON Jes s Luzardo earned his first victory in three career starts at Nationals Park and the Miami Marlins beat Washington 4-2 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep and move 10 games over .500

Tapia nearly hits grand slam, Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2
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Tapia nearly hits grand slam, Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2

MILWAUKEE Raimel Tapia s sacrifice fly to deep center nearly a grand slam put Milwaukee ahead in a four-run eighth inning for the Brewers, who rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunda

Arenado homers twice, Cardinals beat Mets 8-7 to take series
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Arenado homers twice, Cardinals beat Mets 8-7 to take series

NEW YORK Nolan Arenado hit two homers Sunday, including a tiebreaking shot in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the New York Mets and a rare series win.

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On the Money: These plays will keep you busy despite light schedule

· June 18, 2023

After a weekend away enjoying a wedding in the great state of New Jersey, I am back on the grind this week, as the sports schedule continues to shrink with the NBA season now in the rearview.

Rickie Fowler, a fan favorite, takes center stage for the weekend at the US Open
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Rickie Fowler, a fan favorite, takes center stage for the weekend at the US Open

LOS ANGELES A fan favorite. An underdog. A comeback story.

Schwarber has RBI single in 12th as Phillies beat Athletics 3-2 for 5th straight win
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Schwarber has RBI single in 12th as Phillies beat Athletics 3-2 for 5th straight win

· June 17, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif. Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead single in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase
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With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase

The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant.

West Virginia’s Bob Huggins arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Pittsburgh
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West Virginia’s Bob Huggins arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Pittsburgh

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrati

DEP declares drought watch; recommends voluntary water conservation
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DEP declares drought watch; recommends voluntary water conservation

· June 17, 2023

Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide drought watch.

H.S. Baseball: Dallas bats quiet as Mountaineers lose in 4A title game
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H.S. Baseball: Dallas bats quiet as Mountaineers lose in 4A title game

· June 17, 2023

STATE COLLEGE Dallas final trip to the plate epitomized Saturday afternoon for the Mountaineers.

Rickie Fowler’s wild ride gives him a 1-shot lead in the US Open
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Rickie Fowler’s wild ride gives him a 1-shot lead in the US Open

LOS ANGELES Rickie Fowler finished off a round that was entertaining even by Hollywood standards, and then walked off the 18th green Friday in the U.S. Open with the lead, and with the calm of someo

RailRiders use long ball to top Red Wings
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RailRiders use long ball to top Red Wings

· June 16, 2023

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre topped Rochester 6-5 on Friday night.

Wyndham Clark gets a little help from a good friend for US Open at LACC
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Wyndham Clark gets a little help from a good friend for US Open at LACC

LOS ANGELES Wyndham Clark felt so good about Los Angeles Country Club he thought he didn t even need a practice round when he arrived this week for the U.S. Open.

Harrington waits until after U.S. Open round to discuss PGA Tour-Saudi partnership with Mickelson
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Harrington waits until after U.S. Open round to discuss PGA Tour-Saudi partnership with Mickelson

LOS ANGELES Padraig Harrington and Phil Mickelson discussed many things during their two days playing in the same group at the U.S. Open. The announced partnership between the PGA Tour and Saudi Ara

Dustin Johnson makes a crazy 8 at the US Open but crawls back into contention
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Dustin Johnson makes a crazy 8 at the US Open but crawls back into contention

LOS ANGELES Dustin Johnson s summary of the quadruple bogey he made that could be the difference between winning and losing the U.S. Open was succinct, matter-of-fact and, of course, ugly.

Berhalter back as US coach, half-year after feud triggered a domestic-violence probe
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Berhalter back as US coach, half-year after feud triggered a domestic-violence probe

NEW YORK Gregg Berhalter walked into an interview with the U.S. Soccer Federation in New York on Tuesday, 161 days after the governing body announced he had been replaced by an interim coach. He spe

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
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NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun

Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games by the NBA his second ban in four months and Commissioner Adam Silver made clear Friday the star must stop his alarming habit of flashing guns