June 8
1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the third horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes with a 1½-length victory over Firethron.
1950 — Boston …
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By The Associated Press
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6/7/23
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Detroit Tigers (26-33, third in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (29-32, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Reese Olson (0-1, 3.60 ERA, …
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By The Associated Press
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6/7/23
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The Milwaukee Brewers host the Baltimore Orioles, leading the series 1-0.
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By The Associated Press
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6/7/23
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Invitational tournament will benefit Barbara Bush Children's HospitalPORTLAND, Maine, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The star-studded field of celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment …
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6/7/23
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It's been 50 years since Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte crushed the field by 31 lengths to win the Belmont Stakes and become horse racing's Triple Crown champion in 1973. The colt nicknamed …
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By BETH HARRIS
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6/6/23
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Forte is finally getting a crack at running in a Triple Crown race. The colt, who was scratched the day of the Kentucky Derby, is the early favorite for the Belmont Stakes.
Forte, last year’s …
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By BETH HARRIS
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6/6/23
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June 7
1885 — The American Association allowed pitchers to throw overhand.
1906 — The Chicago Cubs scored 11 runs in the first inning off New York Giants aces Christy Mathewson and Joe …
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By The Associated Press
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6/6/23
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June 7
1930 — Gallant Fox, ridden by Earle Sande, wins the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Whichone, becoming the second horse to capture the Triple Crown.
1941 — Whirlaway, ridden …
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6/6/23
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Detroit Tigers (26-32, third in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (28-32, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Alexander (1-0, 6.75 ERA, …
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6/6/23
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The Milwaukee Brewers host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game series.
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6/6/23
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Michael Vick, Larry Fitzgerald and Terrell Suggs are among the college football stars who will be considered for induction to the Hall of Fame for the first time this year. The National Football …
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IRVING, Texas
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6/5/23
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The first words from Rose Zhang after the 20-year-old Californian capped off one of the more remarkable 13-day stretches in golf were telling.
“What is happening?” she said.
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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6/5/23
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June 6
1918 — Casey Stengel, after being traded by Brooklyn in the offseason, made his return to Ebbets Field a memorable one. In his first at-bat, Stengel called time, stepped out of the …
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6/5/23
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The calendar has turned to June and Miami's Luis Arraez is flirting with a .400 batting average.
Considering the last man to hit that hallowed number for a full season — Boston's Ted Williams …
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By DAVID BRANDT
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6/5/23
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Detroit Tigers (26-31, third in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (27-32, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Joey Wentz (1-5, 7.28 ERA, 1.68 …
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By The Associated Press
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6/5/23
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Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85.
The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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6/4/23
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June 5
1884 — James McLaughlin becomes the first jockey to win three straight Belmont Stakes when he rides Panique to victory. He won with George Kinney (1883) and Forester (1882). McLaughlin …
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By The Associated Press
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6/4/23
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Both the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.
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By The Associated Press
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6/4/23
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The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
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By The Associated Press
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6/4/23
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Lionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday.
Disrespectful PSG supporters booed Messi when …
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By TRUNG LATIEULE
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6/3/23
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