US OPEN: Key hole of the final round at Brookline
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The key hole from Sunday’s final round in the U.S. Open at The Country Club.
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International Swimming Federation votes to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women’s aquatics competitions
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has voted to approve a new policy that will restrict most transgender athletes from competing in elite women’s aquatics competitions. Swimming’s world governing body approved the new “gender inclusion” policy on Sunday, after 71.5% of FINA’s member federations voted in support at the FINA
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Sporting KC defeats Nashville 2-1 on Zusi’s game-winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Graham Zusi scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Sporting Kansas City over Nashville. After the victory, Sporting KC moved to 4-9-4, while Nashville fell to 6-5-5.
Continue ReadingSporting KC defeats Nashville 2-1 on Zusi’s game-winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Graham Zusi scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Sporting Kansas City over Nashville. After the victory, Sporting KC moved to 4-9-4, while Nashville fell to 6-5-5.
Continue Reading¿Cuándo será la toma de posesión de Gustavo Petro?
macamilarincon (CNN Español) — El presidente electo de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, es el primer lÃder de izquierda que gobernará el paÃs en su historia. Petro se posesiona este 7 de agosto, según dicta la tradición polÃtica del paÃs, para entrar a la Casa de Nariño y ejercer el cargo de presidente hasta 2026. Ese mismo
Continue Reading Oh, so, close, Zalatoris finishes 2nd in yet another major
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The putt slid an inch — make that a millimeter — outside the left edge of the cup. Will Zalatoris let go of the putter and it slid behind his left shoulder. He kneeled to the ground, bounced his hands off the turf then cupped
Continue Reading Wilson, Hamby help Aces rally, beat Lynx 96-95
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 25 points, Dearica Hamby added 16 — including a 3-pointer in the closing seconds — and the Las Vegas Aces rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-95. Chelsea Gray shook a reaching Kayla McBride with a behind-the-back move to get into the lane and
Continue Reading Caratini, Renfroe hit home runs, Brewers sweep Reds
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Victor Caratini and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3. The Brewers swept the three-game series and have won seven of their last nine. Cincinnati has lost four straight. Milwaukee took a 4-3 lead into the seventh inning before
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Padres check star 3B Machado’s sprained ankle
By The Associated Press A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ MACHADO INJURED The Padres will see how star third baseman Manny Machado is feeling, a day after he sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder. It’s uncertain how long Machado will be sidelined. Machado, who is
Continue ReadingA hidden swear word on a headstone has stirred controversy in this Iowa community
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A loving message on headstone at a cemetery in Polk County, Iowa, hides a not-so-decent joke in honor of the deceased man’s unique sense of humor. But not everyone in town finds it funny. Steven Paul Owens’ headstone at Warren-Powers Cemetery displays states: “Forever in our hearts, until we meet again,
Continue ReadingA hidden swear word on a headstone has stirred controversy in this Iowa community
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A loving message on headstone at a cemetery in Polk County, Iowa, hides a not-so-decent joke in honor of the deceased man’s unique sense of humor. But not everyone in town finds it funny. Steven Paul Owens’ headstone at Warren-Powers Cemetery displays states: “Forever in our hearts, until we meet again,
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US Open: Fitzpatrick wins first major after enthralling three-way fight
By Jack Bantock, CNN English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick won the 122nd US Open to clinch his first career major after a pulsating final round at The Country Club on Sunday. The 27-year-old edged past world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by a single shot following an enthralling, roller coaster battle with the American
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Royals win series in Oakland
OAKLAND, Ca. (KMIZ) Despite getting shut out Sunday 4-0 against the Athletics, Kansas City still ends the series with a win. Brady Singer pitched five innings for the Royals giving up three earned runs on six hits and recorded four strikeouts. KC couldn’t seem to string anything together at the plate Sunday with just three
Continue Reading Capps races to 6th Bristolwin to tie Schumacher’s record
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ron Capps tied Tony Schumacher for the most NHRA wins at Bristol Dragway history, racing to his sixth Funny Car victory at the track Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Capps powered to the quickest run during every round of eliminations, beating Tim Wilkerson with a pass of 3.984 seconds
Continue Reading Magno scores tying goal for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Rapids
NEW YORK (AP) — Talles Magno scored the equalizer for New York City FC in a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids. NYCFC moved to 8-3-3 and the Rapids are 5-6-4.
Continue ReadingTexas House expects to issue a preliminary investigative report on the Uvalde tragedy by mid-July, source says
By Rosa Flores, CNN The Texas House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary School shooting expects to complete a preliminary investigative report on the Uvalde tragedy by mid-July, according to a source close to the committee. Initial estimates had the report being completed by the end of June. When asked about the delay, this source
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Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN CNN’s inaugural “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom” concert was a moving commemoration of history and a joyous night of music. The Hollywood Bowl event celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US. From icons like Earth Wind & Fire to R&B stars like Khalid, Black
Continue Reading Trout hits 5th HR in 5-game series, Angels beat Mariners
By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in the five-game series and Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0. Trout hit two home runs in the series opener and one in each of the final three games. The five home runs tied the record for any
Continue Reading Guardians rally in 9th for 5-3 victory over Dodgers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrés Giménez drove in the go-ahead run with the bases-loaded in the ninth inning, Oscar Gonzalez hit his first major league homer and scored the winning run, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The surging Guardians took
Continue Reading Jennifer Kupcho wins LPGA Meijer Classic in playoff
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — After missing a 2-foot eagle putt on the first hole of a playoff, Jennifer Kupcho won the LPGA Meijer Classic on Sunday when Leona Maguire’s 3-foot birdie try lipped out on the second extra hole. Kupcho closed with a 1-under 71 to match playing partner Nelly Korda and Maguire at 18-under
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