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CHICAGO - APRIL 29: Bobby Jenks #45 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners on April 29, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Mariners 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
Jose Altuve celebrates in the dugout after his two-run home run during the third inning.
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Los Angeles suffers worst ever loss at Dodger Stadium as Houston Astros win 18-1
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Having seen ‘very toxic’ climates in NFL locker rooms, this player is leading change with LGBTQ-targeted youth football camp
Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers on May 24.
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Cleveland Guardians pitcher placed on leave hours before his start as MLB reportedly investigating gambling
Clayton McGeeney, 36, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 37, were discovered dead outside a home in Kansas City on January 9, 2024.
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Prosecutors seek murder charges for 2 men accused in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans last year
Jun 30, 2025
Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins enters the filed prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick
Jun 30, 2025
LeBron James has reportedly picked up his player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, but where he plays next season is up for debate.
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After picking up $52 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does the future hold for LeBron James?
Jun 30, 2025
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Ace Bailey answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Ace Bailey says he’s ‘blessed’ to be with the Utah Jazz after he fell to them in the NBA draft
Jun 30, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley looks on during a game against the Miami Heat in Miami on March 19.
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
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Marte hit a home run during the Diamondbacks' 4-1 win against the White Sox.
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Fan who heckled Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte about his late mother now banned from all Major League ballparks
Yang Hansen speaks to the media after being drafted 16th oveall by the Memphis Grizzlies then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Cooper Flagg arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft Wednesday in New York.
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Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft
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Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Taylor Swift surprises with performance at Tight End University as she supports Travis Kelce
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Khaman Maluach answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Aaron Rodgers earlier this month at Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Aaron Rodgers on whether this upcoming NFL season is his last: ‘I’m pretty sure this is it’
Caitlin Clark (right) has had a big hand in helping the WNBA grow in popularity.
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Study says WNBA franchises increased in value by an average of 180% since last year, setting a record
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls to the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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‘The frustration is unfathomable’: Tyrese Haliburton has operation on torn right Achilles suffered in Game 7 of NBA Finals
Seattle Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton had to be helped off the field during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field.
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Elly De La Cruz vomits, Trent Thornton has to be helped from field as MLB games disrupted by extreme heat
Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as they celebrate after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City Thunder cap off incredible season with a hard-earned NBA title
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 22: Jake Brown #7 of the LSU Tigers leaps onto the dogpile in celebration after defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in game two of the Division I Baseball Championship held at Charles Schwab Field on June 22, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in College World Series to win national championship

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Pete Rose was a 17-time Major League Baseball All-Star who played more games and had more hits than anyone in league history.
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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and left back Andy Robertson arrive at the funeral ceremony of their former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
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Soccer stars and Diogo Jota’s family gather for funeral of Liverpool player and his brother
Arthur Ashe with the Wimbledon trophy after he beat the defending champion Jimmy Connors in four sets, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 6th July 1975. (Photo by Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
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Joey Chestnut returned a winner at Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday.
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A black ribbon is worn by Francisco Cabral of Portugal as he plays a backhand during the Gentlemen's Doubles second round match against Petr Nouza of Czechia and Patrik Rikl of Czechia on day five of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4 in London.
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Wimbledon relaxes strict dress code to allow Portuguese players to pay tribute to Diogo Jota