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CWI Pays Tribute to Charles Henry ‘Jim’ Allen, Former Montserrat and Leeward Islands Cricketer
Cricket West Indies (CWI) paid tribute to Charles Henry ‘Jim’ Allen, the former Montserrat and Leeward Islands cricketer who recently passed away at…
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Washington Nationals Fire GM Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez
The Washington Nationals have fired longtime President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez in…
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Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame has inducted 150 individual athletes and teams since 1983, including Allyson…
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Nationals’ Gore and Wood Named to All-Star Game
MacKenzie Gore and James Wood have been selected to represent the Washington Nationals in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in…
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Youth-Focused Restore Games Scheduled for July 11 at Birmingham CrossPlex
The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham and the law enforcement community are gearing up for the Restore Games July…
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Amid Juneteenth Celebrations, DMV Area Honors Black Baseball Legacy
The Washington Nationals celebrated Juneteenth by honoring legendary Negro Leagues player Josh Gibson, discussing the importance of preserving Black baseball…
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Crew’s Control: Atlanta United remain winless on the road after 3-1 loss in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH -Another match on the road, another loss for Atlanta United. The Five Stripes flew to Columbus on Wednesday…
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Jeanie Buss confirms record-breaking $10 Billion Lakers sale to Mark Walters
Lakers fans today were adjusting to a future without full Buss family control after Jeanie Buss confirmed the storied NBA…
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Alabama Native and Single Father Excels in U.S. Navy, Jiu-Jitsu
By Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Smith | U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist (Submarine) 1st Class Deundhray Steele is rewriting the…
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2025 World Police and Fire Games Brings Visitors and Best of Birmingham
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times DJ Mackovets, CEO of the Birmingham Host Committee for the 2025 World Police…
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Cannon: Pacers Proved Plucky But Unlucky In NBA Finals
By Mardeio Cannon | OBSERVER Columnist Now that the 2024-25 NBA season has finally ended, I have some random thoughts…
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‘I feel like I’m in a Disney movie’: Hawks first rounder Asa Newell is home again
Asa Newell, the Atlanta Hawks' first-round draft pick, was introduced to the media on Friday, expressing his gratitude and readiness…
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Kamaiu Johnson Captures APGA Juneteenth Classic in Dramatic Playoff
Kamaiu Johnson delivered a clutch performance, birdieing four of the final five holes to force a sudden-death playoff with seven-time…
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The Sacramento Observer and Savannah Tribune Win Big at 2025 NNPA Messenger Awards
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Sacramento Observer earned the night’s most prestigious recognition, the John B. Russwurm Award, presented to the…
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Women’s Tackle Football Gives Female Athletes Opportunities in a Game Dominated By Men
By Larry Lage, AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Football players were running, throwing, catching, blocking and tackling — with…
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CIAA Basketball Tournament to remain in Baltimore through 2029
The CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will remain in Baltimore through 2029, reinforcing a powerful partnership between the city…
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2025 World Police and Fire Games Open Up in Birmingham With Ceremony at Legacy Arena
Photos by Amarr Croskey | For The Birmingham Times BHM 2025 WPFG will host more than 8,500 first responders, about…
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Memphis native Kam Jones drafted by Indiana Pacers in second round of 2025 NBA Draft
Evangelical Christian School product and native Memphian Kam Jones emerged from the second round of the NBA Draft as a…
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‘Forget about the baseball stuff, just get healthy’: Angels manager Ron Washington to miss season
(CNN) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will sit the rest of the season out due to an unspecified medical…
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The Caribbean Kings Helped Lead OKC to the 2025 NBA Championship
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 NBA Finals victory represented far more than just a basketball championship—for those who understand the…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: The case for Michael Harris II getting back in the lineup ASAP
Michael Harris II has struggled at the plate recently, but his impressive defense has still been a key factor for…
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European champion PSG knocks out Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in convincing fashion to advance to Club World Cup quarterfinal
(CNN) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were knocked out of the Club World Cup Round of 16 by European champion Paris Saint-Germain in dominant…
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Photos of women’s tackle football show opportunities for female athletes in a game dominated by men
By The Associated Press ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Tackle football has been played and enjoyed by women for decades,…
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Sacramento event aims for peace with friendly softball game
Photos by Louis Bryant III The youth of Oak Park and Del Paso Heights came together for a friendly game…
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‘Peace At The Plate’ Combats Sac Youth Gang Violence Through Softball
Oak Park and Del Paso Heights youth came together for a friendly softball game hosted by Ceaze the Moment to…
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