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Pietersen named a specialist mentor for England's white-ball team prior to next year's World Cup

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been named a specialist mentor to help England’s men white-ball team succeed at next years’ World Cup in southern Africa, the ...
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Belgian federation says it can't back Infantino for another FIFA term, cites Balogun red-card ruling

The Belgian soccer federation says it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way it handled ...
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Blue Jays play the Athletics after Okamoto's 4-hit game

West Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Dylan Cease (10-5, 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 221 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (6-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 103 ...
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Mets visit the Marlins to start 3-game series

BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets to begin a three-game series. Miami has gone 43-29 in home games and 72-72 overall. The Marlins are 35-55 in games when they have given up a home ...
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Orioles host the Guardians to start 3-game series

Cleveland Guardians (73-71, second in the AL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (69-75, fifth in the AL East) ...
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Nationals play the Padres looking to stop road losing streak

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals travel to the San Diego Padres looking to end a seven-game road losing streak. San Diego has a 43-29 record at home and a 75-68 record overall. The Padres have ...
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Brewers host the Cubs to start 3-game series

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs on Monday to start a three-game series. Milwaukee is 88-56 overall and 47-25 in home games. The Brewers have gone 27-9 in games when they hit ...
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Tigers begin 3-game series with the Twins

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series. Detroit is 65-78 overall and 34-35 in home games. The Tigers have the third-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.69.
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CUHK holds Flag-raising and Inauguration Ceremonies to commence the 2026/27 academic year

It was followed by the Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2026. The events come at a landmark moment for the University ...
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Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people

Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember those killed in the August 26 floods. Flags were lowered at government offices, and families concluded mourning rituals. The floods killed ...
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Red Sox begin 3-game series with the Angels

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox host the Los Angeles Angels to begin a three-game series. Boston has a 35-34 record at home and a 79-65 record overall. The Red Sox have gone 54-26 in games when they ...
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Royals take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series. Kansas City is 64-80 overall and 38-34 in home games. The Royals have gone 51-28 in games when they ...