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Packers offensive lineman is changing his last name. Here's why
The block artist formerly known as Zach Tom? Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom has been one of the better linemen in the NFL since entering the league in 2022....
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Red Sox keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to sweep Dodgers
Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and the Boston Red Sox finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an 8-4 victory....
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Giants trade Tyler Mahle to Braves for Anthony Molina. How did the teams fare?
The San Francisco Giants were said to be sellers leading up to the MLB trade deadline and the first domino has fallen.
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Jon Bernthal calls fear of pit bulls 'ridiculous,' alleges 'dog racism'
"The Odyssey" actor Jon Bernthal is drawing a line in the sand in the debate over pit bulls.
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Texas Online Casinos: 7 Best TX Sweepstakes Sites to Play in August 2026
Texas is the second-largest state in the country by population, and it has almost no legal online gambling to show for it.
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ATP roundup: DC Open final postponed to Monday
The men's singles final of the Mubadala DC Open between No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz and Spanish up-and-comer Rafael Jodar was postponed from Sunday to Monday due to inclement weather in Washington....
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Atlanta United loan Emmanuel Latte Lath to Union Berlin
Emmanuel Latte Lath is headed to the Bundesliga, as Atlanta United loaned the forward to Union Berlin for the full 2026-27 season on Sunday.
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Reports: Braves get RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants for RHP Anthony Molina
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina on Sunday night, multiple outlets reported....
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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 25 - Bernard Thompson (1988-89)
The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since...
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Reports: Cubs bolster rotation, acquire veteran Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are getting a much-needed boost to their rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Monday's trade deadline, according to reports...
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China factory growth slows to 4-month low in July, survey shows
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in four months in July, as output and new orders rose more slowly, while export...
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India central bank to stay on hold even as peers pivot to rate hikes
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - India's central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, diverging from many of its global peers as inflation remains modest despite...
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Two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman traded to Cubs in MLB deadline deal with Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are set to acquire veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, confirmed an official with knowledge of the deal....
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Kevin Gausman trade grades: Who won Cubs and Blue Jays deal?
Kevin Gausman was absolutely on the list of pitchers available at the trade deadline despite having a down year by the starting hurler's standards, but with the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East cellar...
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Wings' third-quarter surge puts away Sun
Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard scored 15 points apiece as the Dallas Wings used a dominant third quarter to roll past the hapless Connecticut Sun 83-63 on Sunday in Arlington, Texas....
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18-year-old found fatally shot at north Harris County apartment complex
An 18-year-old man was found shot near the entryway of an apartment complex along Ella Boulevard.
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Deputies investigate teen’s death after gunfire reported at northwest Houston apartment complex
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston Saturday night after neighbors reported hearing a gunshot. According to HCSO Sgt. Greg Pinkins, deputies with Precinct 4 arrived at Hacienda Bonita Apartments in the 14400 block of El...
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Lions add veteran LB Devin White
The Detroit Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a free-agent contract on Saturday. White, 28, ranked third in the league with 174 tackles last season, his first with the Las Vegas Raiders....
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COMMITMENT: Texas football lands No. 3 2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis
Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has landed another huge recruit. No. 3 2027 running back Landen Williams-Callis has committed to Texasover Texas A&M, Missouri, SMU, and Houston....
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Uros Medic calls out Leon Edwards after quick KO win at UFC Belgrade
Uros Medic has his eyes set on a former UFC champion. Medic (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) called out Leon Edwards after his quick KO win this Saturday in the UFC's debut event in Serbia....
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Is Brock Lesnar retiring? What's next for WWE star after SummerSlam loss
MINNEAPOLIS — Is it actually over for Brock Lesnar?
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Exclusive-Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say
TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington took joint action in the currency market to arrest the yen's slide to 40-year lows...
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Ohio woman charged in bomb threats made after Nolan Wells' death
An Ohio woman is accused of making bomb threats to two Mississippi agencies associated with the investigation of Nolan Wells' death.
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Will Smith injury update: When will Dodgers' All-Star catcher return?
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith took another positive step forward with his recovery on Saturday, Aug. 1.
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $707 million for Aug. 1 drawing
The Powerball jackpot rose to $707 million with a cash value of $307.3 million ahead of the Saturday, Aug. 1, drawing.
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Vici Gaming, GLYPH among group winners at Dota Games of the Future
Vici Gaming, GLYPH, Xtreme Gaming and Rune Eaters advanced to the playoff quarterfinals by winning their respective groups with sweeps at the Games of the Future event on Saturday in Astana,...
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Three dead in Idaho shopping center shooting
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman.
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T1, ZETA sweep their way into Overwatch Midseason semifinals
T1 and the ZETA DIVISION each swept their respective quarterfinal matchups on Saturday and advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs at the Overwatch Champions Series Midseason Championship in Paris....
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Tim Green takes early lead over Gary Boren in Lubbock council D4 runoff election
Tim Green took an early voting lead over Gary Boren in Saturday's Lubbock City Council District 4 special election runoff.
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Texas A&M misses on 2027 5-star RB who commits to rival Texas
Texas A&M made a strong, legitimate push down to the wire for five‑star running back Landen Williams‑Callis, but in his live announcement, the Houston standout chose to stay in‑state with the Texas...
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Shooting near In-N-Out in Idaho leaves multiple fatalities, including suspect, police say
Multiple people were killed and others were injured in a shooting near an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, Aug. 1, according to local police....
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Kevin Durant gives thoughts on representing Team USA at 2028 Olympic Games
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has been a staple in Team USA basketball history at the Olympics, becoming the only player in history to win four gold medals....
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Aaron Rodgers says his wife helped him reunite with his family
The 2026 that Aaron Rodgers is having so far would look very different if not for his wife.
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WTA roundup: Alexandra Eala upsets Naomi Osaka to reach final in Washington
Alexandra Eala continued her breakthrough season by upsetting third-seeded Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington....
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Galveston County health officials report neuroinvasive West Nile virus case in resident
It's the first West Nile virus case in Galveston County in 2026. Health officials there say the resident, who is hospitalized, had "travel exposures" outside of the county during their incubation period....
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Drivers going to Galveston face I-45 lane closures, extended detour starting Aug. 8
The most significant traffic changes will be short-term main lane closures from FM 519 to Tiki Drive and a reroute near La Marque and Texas City that will be in place for the next two years. They're part of a project to widen I-45 to eight lanes....