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Derek Hill's grand slam rallies Phillies to victory over Nationals
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-3 comeback victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday....
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Bruce Springsteen says wife Patti Scialfa's cancer is in remission
Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa's blood cancer is in “remission.”
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Texans newcomer Reed Blankenship bringing speed, physicality and confidence to Texans D
The Houston Texans had four different players who recorded four interceptions last season, including both of their starting safeties - Calen Bullock and Jalen Pitre....
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Liberty's Big 3 take control early to hand Storm 9th straight loss
Breanna Stewart scored a team-high 24 points and added eight rebounds and six assists as the host New York Liberty defeated the Seattle Storm 95-83 on Monday night....
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Australian job ads in July rise 0.8% m/m, ANZ-Indeed data shows
SYDNEY, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The number of Australian job advertisements gained in July, offsetting a small fall the month earlier, private-sector data showed on Tuesday, suggesting labour demand...
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Trump's approval rating hits record lows in 2 new polls
President Donald Trump’s approval rating struggles continue, hitting new lows in two separate polls released July 29 and July 30.
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How the VA loan helps veterans compete in a tough housing market
Buyers are competing hard for a limited number of homes right now, and cash tends to win.
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MLB trade deadline live updates: San Francisco Giants trade news
The San Francisco Giants are on the clock to make the necessary moves to improve their roster or create future spending flexibility.
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Veteran home buying timeline: 8 steps from offer to keys
Buying a home is stressful enough on its own. Add in the extra steps required for a U.S.
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The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 283 winner and loser reactions
Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – social-media...
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Man charged in killing of kidnapped businessman shot in trunk
A Southern California man has been charged in the killing of a businessman who authorities believe was abducted from outside his home and fatally shot in the trunk of a car just moments after a police...
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Rockets forward Amen Thompson tops NBA 2K in this category
NBA 2K released their top-10 vertical jump rankings Monday, following the release of 3-point ratings, which included Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant....
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Powerball hits $748M: Winning numbers tonight
A Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $748 million with a cash value of $325.1 million is up for grabs Monday, Aug. 3, giving lottery players a chance to win one of the largest prizes of the year....
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Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
By Ishaan Arora Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday, after plunging in the previous session, on concerns Middle Eastern supply remains at risk as a diplomatic resolution to the...
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Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The yen held on to most of its intervention-driven gains on Tuesday, after last week's joint action by Tokyo and Washington to shore up the currency kept...
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Angels, Orioles meet after playing role of sellers at deadline
The look of the Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles won't be the same as last week when they head onto the field this week.
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Soaring Red Sox bring new additions into White Sox series
For much of this season, the Boston Red Sox were far from a position to make a splash at the trade deadline. Boston was at the bottom of the American League East standings as recently as July 6....
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Injury Update: Resilient Cowboys pass catcher carted off field Monday
The Dallas Cowboys have been dealing with their fair share of training camp injuries a week into their trek to Oxnard, CA.
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Asia stocks move higher on Wall Street lead, oil steady
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Asian markets made cautious gains at the start of trading as investors followed a global rally, with oil prices holding near the lowest levels in...
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Braves hope to continue heater against improving Marlins
The Atlanta Braves, riding a five-game winning streak, will send right-hander Grant Holmes to the mound on Tuesday to open a three-game home series with the Miami Marlins....
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner step out for their first red carpet as newlyweds
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are back to work after their summer Sicilian wedding extravaganza.
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Guardians, intent on building toward playoffs, set for series vs. Mets
The Cleveland Guardians bolstered their postseason chances by acquiring All- Star pitcher Foster Griffin, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and outfielder Jo Adell on trade deadline day Monday....
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Knicks VP Gersson Rosas leaves organization after four years
Michael Scotto: After four seasons and winning one NBA championship, New York Knicks Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas has departed from the organization, league sources...
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“He continues to rehab with more purpose and diligence …
Gregg Popovich is moving in a positive direction as he continues to recover from his health issues.
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Allisha Gray leaves Dream-Aces game early after colliding with Jackie Young
Allisha Gray exited the Atlanta Dream's Monday, Aug. 3 game versus the Las Vegas Aces early. Gray took a spill in the second quarter at the 1:13 mark when she collided with Jackie Young....
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Luka Doncic says he's '100% healthy again'
Dan Woike: In email to fans, Luka Dončić says he’s now 100 percent healthy after missing the end of last season with a hamstring injury Twitter This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Luka...
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"Taking some time away from basketball is something I …
"I took a real break from basketball the first few weeks after the season ended to rehab my body. My recovery went great, and I’m 100% healthy again," Doncic wrote....
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And when the 76ers’ rookie actually looked at his …
Labaron Philon Jr. was visiting Miami when he woke up on July 24 to about five calls.
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You don’t get to see a rookie get to play with five …
“Those older guys being able to teach us young players what we need to know, I feel like that’s a very important thing for me,” Philon said.
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He added on Monday that he is eager to learn about how …
Earlier this month, Philon lauded Brown’s “championship DNA.”
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MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies all in
It was a dizzying day of activity, and when the smoke cleared after the Major League Baseball trade deadline, we learned who’s actually serious about challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers, and which...
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Is Jones finally seeing the light after blinding his Cowboys with it?
AT&T Stadium is one of the best entertainment venues in the world.
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Deadline whirlwind shifts power, but Dodgers buy another wild card
A furious race to the finish line capped one of the wildest MLB trade deadlines in recent memory, but a familiar heavyweight landed the top prize.
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Kelsey Plum to suit up for Mercury before even touching down in Phoenix
After a whirlwind of a weekend, things aren't slowing down for Kelsey Plum.
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Best MLB farm systems after trade deadline? Power rankings of all 30 teams
The MLB trade deadline is behind us, and numerous All-Stars have been shipped elsewhere to play out the remainder of the 2026 season.
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Moustapha Diakhate declared kingship to Jake Paul after PFL New York win
There's a new king of PFL, at least that's what he self-procclaims.
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Spirit Halloween opening stores, signaling start of 'spooky season'
Spirit Halloween began its march towards the titular holiday, opening its flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, on Aug. 1.
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Electronic Arts misses quarterly bookings estimates ahead of Saudi-backed buyout
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Videogame publisher Electronic Arts missed expectations for first-quarter bookings on Monday, hit by a post-launch decline in engagement for its "Battlefield" franchise ahead of its...
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Dodgers re-acquire two catchers at trade deadline after Dalton Rushing injury
Despite Andrew Friedman's allusions to the contrary on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended up making more moves during Monday's trade deadline.
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Prosecutors drop more Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism cases
Federal prosecutors reportedly moved on Monday, Aug. 3, to drop their cases against people charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C....
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Timeline shows construction flaws shadowed Reflecting Pool project
The $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has drawn renewed controversy after President Donald Trump slammed federal prosecutors' decision to dismiss charges against an...
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South Korea July inflation +2.8% y/y, weaker than expected
SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's consumer inflation weakened to a three-month low in July, coming in below market expectations on a fall in oil prices, government data showed on Tuesday....
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Wildfires near Spokane destroy more than 700 buildings, force 64,000 to flee
By Steve Gorman Aug 3 (Reuters) - Wildfires raging on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington, for a third day have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their...
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Reports: Padres trade for Tigers RHP Casey Mize at deadline
The San Diego Padres added one more former All-Star to their rotation just before the trade deadline arrived Monday afternoon, acquiring right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers, according to...
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Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation sees brighter days ahead for 153-year-old landmark
The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, led by Executive Director Amy Maxwell Chase and President Mike Maxwell, has spent the past decade restoring the historic landmark after more than a century of hurricanes, coastal winds, humidity and even an accidental military…...
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Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways will sell its 33.32% stake in Jetstar Japan through a share buyback transaction valued at 8.2 billion yen ($52.11 million), the Australian airline said on Tuesday....
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Reports: Cardinals ship Lars Nootbaar to Diamondbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple reports Monday.
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Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Jay Clayton was sworn in Monday as the U.S. director of national intelligence, overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, the Office of the Director of National...
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Chendall Weaver granted extra year, but won't rejoin Longhorns Hoops
After three seasons in Austin, Chendall Weaver's time as a Longhorn is coming to an end. On Friday, Weaver was granted an extra year of eligibility, but that won't come with Texas....
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Breaking down Texas Tech's secondary for 2026 football season
For the Red Raider Wire positional previews, we shift our attention to the defensive side of the ball. The Texas Tech secondary in 2026 stands out because it needed little change....
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Curium deepens radiopharma heft with up to $8 billion deal for Lantheus
By Kamal Choudhury and Kunal Das Aug 3 (Reuters) - Radiopharmaceutical company Curium has agreed to buy peer Lantheus Holdings in a deal worth up to $8 billion, as the private equity-backed firm looks...
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White Sox acquire Mets reliever Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets on Monday in exchange for two minor league pitchers.
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Abortion pills could come to California community colleges in 2029
A proposal moving through the California Legislature could significantly expand reproductive healthcare services for students at community colleges across the state....
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US finalizes voluntary AI safety tests, White House official says
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has finalized the details of voluntary cybersecurity tests to measure the hacking capabilities of the most advanced U.S....
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Top tax relief companies for small business owners: How to get relief
If you are a small business owner facing IRS collection notices, back taxes, payroll tax debt or unfiled tax returns, you don’t need to figure it out alone....
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Spinning Back Clique: MVP-PFL merger, Medic dominates, Usman's future
Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
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Mauricio Pochettino to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue coaching the United States men's national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. U.S.
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Luis Arraez trade grades: Did Phillies cure offensive woes in deal with Giants?
In their desperation to revamp both their sagging offense and a pitching staff gasping for air, the Philadelphia Phillies fired their biggest trade deadline shot early on Monday, Aug. 3, acquiring...