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Rochester brings out the lumber for 18-10 victory over RailRiders
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Rochester brings out the lumber for 18-10 victory over RailRiders

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre dropped an 18-10 decision to Rochester in Tuesday s series opener. The RailRiders battled back and forth with the Red Wings, but the home team s two big frames were too much. Est

Analysis: Nuggets built a championship team the right way, and built it to last
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Analysis: Nuggets built a championship team the right way, and built it to last

This may be just the start for the Denver Nuggets.

‘Big Game Brooks’ Koepka blocks out the chaos as he chases another US Open title
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‘Big Game Brooks’ Koepka blocks out the chaos as he chases another US Open title

LOS ANGELES Brooks Koepka is at a major and feeling as good as ever. His health. His trophy count. His mood.

Yankees’ Steinbrenner irked by A’s and other low-spenders, says it’s ‘not good for the game’
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Yankees’ Steinbrenner irked by A’s and other low-spenders, says it’s ‘not good for the game’

· June 13, 2023

NEW YORK The New York Yankees Hal Steinbrenner says he s open to other baseball owners consideration of proposing a salary cap for 2027, but only if small-market teams like the Oakland Athletics a

H.S. Baseball: Dallas reaches 4A state title game with win over Archbishop Wood
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H.S. Baseball: Dallas reaches 4A state title game with win over Archbishop Wood

· June 13, 2023

CENTER VALLEY The big inning that was so elusive a few days earlier arrived on Tuesday.

Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year
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Original Golden Knights hope to fulfill owner’s wish of Stanley Cup by 6th year

LAS VEGAS Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was aggressive from the beginning, saying he wanted to win the Stanley Cup in six years.

Saudi and LIV a topic with no answers as US Open approaches
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Saudi and LIV a topic with no answers as US Open approaches

LOS ANGELES The U.S. Open trophy is no longer in Matt Fitzpatrick s possession. The questions about Saudi involvement in golf and the LIV Golf circuit won t go away.

Saquon Barkley’s case for Giants importance is only missing clarity on deals he’s turned down
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Saquon Barkley’s case for Giants importance is only missing clarity on deals he’s turned down

Saquon Barkley s most passionate comment Sunday night in Jersey City was his last one.

Top teams not worried when NASCAR Cup Series takes only break in grinding schedule
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Top teams not worried when NASCAR Cup Series takes only break in grinding schedule

SONOMA, Calif. The relentless grind of the NASCAR Cup Series pauses this week, and just about everybody involved with the cars is looking to take advantage.

Analysis: Novak Djokovic has 23 Slams, so is he the GOAT? He leaves that debate to others
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Analysis: Novak Djokovic has 23 Slams, so is he the GOAT? He leaves that debate to others

PARIS The query was swift and direct. Novak Djokovic s reply was slow, thoughtful and revelatory, delivered in paragraphs.

Denver Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
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Denver Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

DENVER Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets passing around the NBA championship trophy.

H.S. Baseball: Dallas vs. Archbishop Wood postponed to Tuesday
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H.S. Baseball: Dallas vs. Archbishop Wood postponed to Tuesday

· June 12, 2023

The PIAA Class 4A baseball semifinal game between District 2 champion Dallas and District 12 champion Archbishop Wood has been postponed Monday because of the forecast for steady rain throughout the a

Hernández lifts Red Sox over Yankees in 10 innings to take series
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Hernández lifts Red Sox over Yankees in 10 innings to take series

NEW YORK Kik Hern ndez hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night with the help of a late error by second baseman Gleyber Torre

RailRiders break out the bats in late innings to power past first-place Norfolk
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RailRiders break out the bats in late innings to power past first-place Norfolk

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders took down the Norfolk Tides 7-4 in Sunday s afternoon series finale at PNC Field. Jamie Westbrook, Carlos Narvaez and Estevan Florial all homered in the win.

Castellanos’ homer helps Phillies to series win over Dodgers
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Castellanos’ homer helps Phillies to series win over Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA Nick Castellanos homered, Trea Turner had three hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 on Sunday.

Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory
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Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory

· June 11, 2023

SONOMA, Calif. Martin Truex Jr. shows up at Sonoma Raceway each year brimming with the confidence only acquired by repeated success on a track.

Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first title
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Nuggets try to avoid letdown with 1 win to go for team’s first title

· June 11, 2023

DENVER Everything from the history books to the way they ve played through most of the postseason suggests the Denver Nuggets are on the verge of capturing their first NBA title in 47 years in the l

Djokovic wins French Open to claim record 23rd Grand Slam title
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Djokovic wins French Open to claim record 23rd Grand Slam title

PARIS Novak Djokovic made clear for years this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport s biggest stages were Djokovic s main aim and now he finally stands

H.S. Baseball: Dallas ready to take on Archbishop Wood Monday in state semis
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H.S. Baseball: Dallas ready to take on Archbishop Wood Monday in state semis

· June 10, 2023

Come some time Monday either Dallas or Archbishop Wood will know the feeling of falling just short.

Arcangelo wins Belmont to make Jena Antonucci 1st female trainer to win a Triple Crown race
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Arcangelo wins Belmont to make Jena Antonucci 1st female trainer to win a Triple Crown race

NEW YORK Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.