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Inglewood’s winning streak continues with 2026 World Cup honors - L.A. Focus News
The world's most popular sporting event is coming to the City of the Angels in 2026. Los Angeles was selected as one of the cities to host matches during the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday, June 16. Translation, for Inglewood denizens: The World Cup, like the Super Bowl before it, is
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Atlanta selected as a 2026 World Cup host city - The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta, Georgia was selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer’s most prestigious international tournament. Atlanta was among twenty-two cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States that submitted bids to host matches. The United States hosted t
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Brittney Griner gets July 1 trial date, detainment extended 6 months - DefenderNetwork.com
WNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner appears to be moving closer to learning her fate as she sits in a Russian prison on drug charges. The former Nimitz and […]
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Clayton Kershaw makes strong return, Dodgers lose in extra innings - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES ― A Clayton Kershaw start is not the appointment viewing it once was. It’s hard to know when to make the appointment. More than anything, Kershaw starts are fewer and farther between. Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians was his first at Dodger Stadium since April 30. He spe
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Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died The post Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Windies bundle out Bangladesh for paltry 103 - Barbados Today
NORTH SOUND, Antigua – West Indies produced a stellar exhibition of seam bowling to bundle Bangladesh out cheaply, and then made a steady, albeit sluggish reply, as they dominated the opening day of the first Test today. Taking advantage of a friendly surface after choosing to bowl first at the
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Youth Coed Summer Sports, Mentoring League Begins Fifth Season June 25
By OBSERVER Newsroom The fifth season of the Kings and Queens Rise Coed Youth Sports and Mentoring League launches June 25. Part of the Sacramento Kings Jr. Kings program, Kings […] The post <strong>Youth Coed Summer Sports, Mentoring League Begins Fifth Season June 25<
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Steph Curry, Warriors finish off Celtics for 4th NBA title in 8 years - L.A. Focus News
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics, 103-90, on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Steph Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the fr
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon Because of Leg Injury
Wimbledon will be missing one of tennis’ biggest stars. Naomi Osaka announced she would not be participating in this year’s competition. 
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Naomi Osaka partners with LeBron James to form media company
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and NBA legend LeBron James have joined forces to create a media company. Called Hana Kuma, The post Naomi Osaka partners with LeBron James to form media company  appeared first on TheGrio.
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Former Gopher star exemplifies ‘it’s never too late’
'When I’m talking to the kids to keep pushing, keep going, finish what you start, it gives me a little bit more credibility.' Source
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Serena Williams Returns To Tennis After A Year Out With Doubles Win Alongside Ons Jabeur - The Seattle Medium
Serena Williams marked her return to tennis after a year-long absence with victory alongside Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's doubles at the Eastbourne
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Barbados Road Tennis Open starts June 19 - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment’s Barbados Road Tennis Open commences this Sunday, June 19 at 4 pm at four venues across the island. This signals the beginning of the preliminary round which will see 59 games being played across communities between June 19 and June
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CAMP EXPOSURE RETURNS JULY 8- 10TH: ELITE ATHLETES LACE IT UP FOR BOTH ON-THE-FIELD AND OFF-THE-FIELD PRO DEVELOPMENT - Texas Metro News
Targeting under-represented, Dallas-area high school football athletes, Camp Exposure will provide on and off-the-field instruction over the course of three days, in order to amplify the skills of Dallas’ top elite players while helping them to discover their personal identity and professional
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The challenge of Test cricket - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TEST cricket is a contest between two nations, or, in the case of the West Indies, a group of countries playing as one under the banner of Cricket West Indies. It takes place over five scheduled days, although it can end in less time. It is the test between two teams to prove which is the strong
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Grizzlies flavor 2022 NBA Draft with a flurry of moves - TSDMemphis.com
With their recent success largely built via the NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies made moves to keep on building during the 2022 version of the draft held Thursday evening. Armed with picks No. 22 and No. 29 in the first round, the Grizzlies traded up to the No. 19 slot, snaring Wake Forest’s Jake
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Keshorn Walcott chases elusive World Champs medal - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Two-time Olympic men's javelin medallist Keshorn Walcott is injury-free and on the hunt for an elusive World Athletics Championships medal. Walcott, 29, is preparing for the upcoming tourney, which gets under way in Eugene, Oregon, USA from July 15-24, and will again feature at the Commonwealt
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Angels interim manager Phil Nevin satisfied that players are handling frustration the right way - L.A. Focus News
SEATTLE — The way the Angels have handled their miserable month has told two different stories, depending on who is watching. While many frustrated fans have wondered why they haven’t seen more visible anger from a team that has lost 18 of 20 games, those inside the Angels clubhouse insist that
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Jalen Duren becomes the latest first-round pick from the UofM Tigers - TSDMemphis.com
Jalen Duren, who anchored the paint for the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team last season, now has an NBA Draft, first-round shot at helping the Detroit Pistons secure its frontcourt. During Thursday evening’s draft, Duren was selected No. 13 by the Charlotte Hornets before a trade to
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Procrastination: It’s not just being lazy - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

HAVE you ever found yourself faced with a deadline but instead of using the ample time you have you prefer to 'work under pressure' and choose to complete it closer to the due date? Have you ever tried to complete a task but constantly find yourself doing everything but…? Have you ever p

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Eve credits Under-20s attitude ahead of Concacaf Champs - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
COACH of the Trinidad and Tobago men's Under-20 football team Angus Eve has commended the attitude of his players in the build up to the Concacaf Under-20 Men's Championships in Honduras. TT will open their campaign against Haiti on Sunday from 6 pm. TT are in Group F alongside Mexico, Haiti
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College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches
By Eric Olson, AP Sports Writer Anthony Holman is the highest-ranking NCAA official at the College World Series and the man in charge of the Division I baseball championship. Holman […] The post College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches appeared first on AFRO
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Kyrie Irving Calls Out Stephen A. Smith On Twitter, The ‘First Take’ Host Responds
Kyrie Irving decided to call out one of his biggest "haters" Stephen A. Smith. The First Take host didn't let Irving get the last word.
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Bernadetta Kwimbira for Wafcon tourney - The Times Group Malawi

Malawian assistant Fifa referee Bernadetta Kwimbira continues to hog the limelight with Confederation of African Football (Caf) including her name on the list of match officials for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) finals in Morocco. Kwimbira is among 16 assistant referees who

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Shaq Considers Snatching Up Orlando Magic Franchise
Shaquille O'Neal is seriously interested in owning the basketball team that drafted him out of college, the Orlando Magic
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Freddie Freeman’s 5 RBIs lead Dodgers to victory over Reds - L.A. Focus News
CINCINNATI — Freddie Freeman is getting ready for his close-up. With his return to Atlanta looming just days away, Freeman drove in five runs and reached base four times, pushing the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Freeman is 15 for his past 39 (.385) with Tu
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Big News, NFL in Ghana - Ghanaian American Journal
The National Football League (NFL) have taken the initiative to expand its perimeter to Africa… The post Big News, NFL in Ghana appeared first on Ghanaian American Journal.
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Dodgers’ bats wake up in victory over Guardians - L.A. Focus News
Trea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a two-run home run with Will Smith against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, left, and re
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2 fallen El Monte officers honored as ‘brave men’ at vigil - L.A. Focus News
Hundreds of San Gabriel Valley residents joined Saturday evening with public servants to unite at a vigil with family members of two slain El Monte police officers, who were remembered for their bravery and commitment to the community. At the vigil of the two fallen El Monte officers where HUNDR
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Top performances at the 2022 state track meet
Highlights from the state track and field meet held at St. Michael-Albertville High School.  Source
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