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Iconic ‘Field of Dreams’ game returns to MLB for second season

Iconic ‘Field of Dreams’ game returns to MLB for second season

Stacy Revere/Getty Images, FILE (DYERSVILLE, Iowa) — The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will take to the cornfields of Iowa for a game fit for dreams on Thursday night in the second edition of the MLB’s homage to the 1989 classic film starring Kevin Costner. The “Field of Dreams” game […]

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US Open ticket sales skyrocket after Serena Williams announcement

US Open ticket sales skyrocket after Serena Williams announcement

Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The demand for tickets to the U.S. Open are soaring after Serena Williams announced she’s preparing to say goodbye to tennis. In a first-person essay for Vogue, Williams said she is “evolving away” from the sport and instead choosing to focus on her family. “I have never […]

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Vanessa Bryant’s invasion of privacy trial against LA County begins

Vanessa Bryant’s invasion of privacy trial against LA County begins

Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images, FILE (LOS ANGELES) — Jury selection and opening arguments in Vanessa Bryant’s case against Los Angeles County began Wednesday. Bryant filed a lawsuit in September 2020, alleging that first responders took and shared photos of her husband’s and daughter’s remains on Jan. 26, 2020. Bryant’s husband, basketball […]

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Serena Williams suggests plans to retire from tennis after US Open

Serena Williams suggests plans to retire from tennis after US Open

Robert Prange/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Serena Williams has announced her professional tennis career is drawing to a close, and that the US Open could be her final tournament. In an essay published Tuesday on Vogue.com, the tennis legend opened up about her hopes to grow her family with husband […]

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Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, sentenced to nine years in prison

Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, sentenced to nine years in prison

EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (KHIMKI, Russia) — WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday. She was then sentenced to nine years in prison. The judge found that Griner had criminal intent […]

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Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, faces up to 9 1/2 years in prison

Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, faces up to 9 1/2 years in prison

EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (MOSCOW) — WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday. Hours earlier, the prosecutor in the case had asked that the basketball star serve 9 1/2 years in […]

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NFL appeals Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension

NFL appeals Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension

Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The NFL on Wednesday announced it has appealed the six-game suspension Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was served earlier this week for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. In a statement, the league said the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL […]

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Brittney Griner returns to Russian court as US floats proposal to secure her release

Brittney Griner returns to Russian court as US floats proposal to secure her release

NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court for her drug possession trial in Russia on Tuesday, as the United States floats a proposal to secure her release. Griner, a 31-year-old Houston native who plays professional basketball for the Phoenix Mercury, […]

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NBA legend Bill Russell dead at 88

NBA legend Bill Russell dead at 88

Bettmann/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Bill Russell will be remembered as a tremendous rebounder, legendary post defender and NBA Hall of Famer. But more than anything, he will be remembered as the greatest winner in basketball history. The Boston Celtics legend, who won 11 NBA championships as a player, including […]

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Celebrities, athletes honor NBA legend Bill Russell following his death

Celebrities, athletes honor NBA legend Bill Russell following his death

Paul Marotta/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Celebrities, athletes and politicians are paying homage to NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday. Russell died peacefully at home with his wife, Jeanine, by his side, his family said on Twitter. Former […]

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