Sports Stories from June 16, 2021 (Change date)
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This Date in BaseballJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - June 17 1915 - George 'œZip'ť Zabel of the Chicago Cubs was called into the game against the Brooklyn Dodgers with two outs in the first inning. He won 4-3 in the 19th i...
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AP source says Stan Van Gundy out as Pelicans coach after team failed to make playoffs in his only season in New OrleansJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - AP source says Stan Van Gundy out as Pelicans coach after team failed to make playoffs in his only season in New Orleans. ...
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Keys upsets top-seeded Sabalenka to reach German Open QFsJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - Madison Keys of the United States upset the top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the German Open on Wednesday. Keys, who ...
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Mariners pounce on Twins early, cruise to 10-0 victoryJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - J.P. Crawford homered on J.A. Happ's first pitch, Shed Long Jr. hit a three-run triple an inning later and the Seattle Mariners thumped the Minnesota Twin...
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AP Top 25 Podcast: Road to playoff expansion; What's next?Jun 16, 2021 7:00 am - There is a plan in place to expand the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12. It is a remarkable change for a sport that for decades seemed committed to using a...
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Woody Johnson back with Jets, believes team can be 'special'Jun 16, 2021 7:00 am - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Woody Johnson is happy to be back. And he wants nothing more than to see the New York Jets become winners. That, of course, has been the charge...
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Suns say Paul in protocols, status for West finals unclearJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - Phoenix guard Chris Paul has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, the Suns said Wednesday, and it is unclear whether he'll be available for the start of the We...
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Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020Jun 16, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - The wingers sprint forward like Ferraris. The midfielders are just as capable at scoring as the forwards. And the reserves look like starters. A new-look Ita...
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Louisiana-Lafayette stadium slated for $15M in upgradesJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Louisiana-Lafayette's Cajun Field will undergo $15 million in renovations and improvements because of a local hospital's decision to provide the la...
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Rays' Hill says union 'dropped the ball' on grip enhancersJun 16, 2021 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Veteran Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Rich Hill says the players' union 'œdropped the ball'ť when it came to this week's announcement from Major League Baseball ...