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Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Wins In Front Of 92,003 Fans, Largest Crowd Ever For Women’s Sporting Event

The Nebraska women’s volleyball team competed in Lincoln Wednesday in front of 92,003 fans, the largest crowd ever recorded for a women’s sporting event. The Cornhuskers defeated Omaha in three straight sets. Nebraska head coach…

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Referee Eric Lewis Retires Amid Burner Account Investigation

The NBA announced that referee Eric Lewis will retire after 19 seasons in the league. Lewis will no longer be investigated by NBA officials for allegedly maintaining a burner account on Twitter through which he…

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Mariners Defeat A’s, Set Franchise Record With 21 Wins In August

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday in a sloppy back-and-forth contest to win their 21st game in the month of August. In doing so, the team set a franchise record for wins…

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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi Finally Stopped In Nashville SC Draw

Inter Miami’s nine-game winning streak, propelled by the arrival of Lionel Messi, came to an end Wednesday when the team played to a 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. The team controlled 70% possession against Nashville…

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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Worries As Nick Bosa Holdout Conitnues

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he is now considering the possibility of defensive star Nick Bosa missing games at the beginning of the 2023 NFL season. Shanahan has been nonchalant as Bosa’s…

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Bill Belichick Isn’t On The Hot Seat In 2023, But He Is On The Way Out

At some point, the New England Patriots will stop looking back on past triumphs, of which they have compiled many since the turn of the millennium. The organization and fanbase, slumping since 2020, will only…

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Mets To Retire Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s Numbers In 2024

Continuing a recent surge in number retirements, the New York Mets announced last Thursday that they plan to retire No. 16 and No. 18 in honor of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry during the 2024…

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Tribute To Late Terry Funk, Hardcore Pro Wrestling Legend, Who Has Died At 79

Professional wrestler Terry Funk, known for his longevity and hardcore style, died last Wednesday. He was 79. An active wrestler for nearly five decades, Funk revolutionized extreme wrestling in the late 20th century, paving the…

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49ers’ Trey Lance Relegated To Third-String Status In San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers listed quarterback Trey Lance as the third-string option Wednesday, behind starter Brock Purdy and new backup Sam Darnold. Lance and Darnold reportedly fought for the backup position throughout the preseason, but…

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Orioles’ Anthony Santander Hits Two Home Runs In Return Game

After missing three games with a lower back injury, Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander was asked Wednesday how he felt in his return game against the Blue Jays. “Not 100 percent, but I feel…

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Tony La Russa Rejoins White Sox Amid Front Office Shakeup

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa will rejoin the Chicago White Sox as a consultant after stepping away from his managing duties last season for health reasons. His return coincides with a massive shakeup…

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Shohei Ohtani Suffers UCL Tear, Souring Surefire MVP Season

With 10 weeks to go until the 2023 season ends and free agency begins, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani entered a doubleheader Wednesday against the Reds as the most highly sought after player in…

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Cubs’ Marcus Stroman Out With Rib Cartilage Fracture, No Return Date Set

Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Marcus Stroman has a cartilage rib fracture and could miss the rest of the 2023 season. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer confirmed the news Wednesday and did not set…

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Jets’ Assistant Coach Greg Oden Hospitalized After Joint Practice Skirmish

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Oden was carted off the field and sent to the hospital Wednesday after collapsing during a joint practice altercation with players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Many players, including…

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Giants WR Cole Beasley Misses Second Day Of Practice With Leg Injury

New York Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley missed his second straight practice Wednesday with a leg injury. The 34-year-old journeyman joined the Giants this offseason after coming out of retirement for a short stint with…

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