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Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the US, hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda
SUMMARY: Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has come to encapsulate much of President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda, say he wants to seek asylum in the United States. His lawyers told that to a federal judge Wednesday. The 30-year-old Salvadoran national was detained Monday in Baltimore by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after leaving a Tennessee jail on Friday. Administration officials have said he’s part of the dangerous MS-13 gang, an allegation Abrego Garcia denies. His lawyers are fighting the deportation efforts in court, arguing he has the right to express fear of persecution and torture in Uganda.
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New Jersey's massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday
SUMMARY: A lawsuit claims the American Dream mall in New Jersey is violating county blue laws by allowing retail sales on Sundays. These laws, rooted in religion, prohibit the sale of nonessential items like clothing and furniture. Officials in Paramus argue that the mall's retailers have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, despite promises to comply with the law. The mall's owners argue the laws don't apply because the property is state-owned. Bergen County officials say the mall's actions give it an unfair advantage. The lawsuit also names East Rutherford and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
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Amish woman accused of killing her 4-year-old son by throwing him into an Ohio lake
SUMMARY: An Amish woman is accused of killing her 4-year-old son by throwing him into an Ohio lake as a test of her faith. Authorities filed aggravated murder and other charges on Wednesday against 40-year-old Ruth Miller of Millersburg, Ohio. Miller's husband, Marcus Miller, is also dead after attempting to swim to a sandbar in what authorities said was another test of faith. A message seeking comment was left for Ruth Miller's defense attorney. Family members and the Millers’ church say the deaths don't reflect their teachings or beliefs but were the result of mental illness.
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Melting makeup, sweaty tuxes and overheating guests are shifting summer weddings
SUMMARY: Some people spend their entire lives dreaming of that one special day where they walk down the aisle to be married. As heat waves become more common, those special days are sometimes being forced indoors. At a desert-themed venue outside Cincinnati, co-owner Christina Elsass has both an outdoor space and an indoor space that can readily be used if temperatures become dangerous. She says she has noticed a shift from summer weddings toward October, when the weather is cooler.
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Gap from top to bottom in the AFC North grew a lot last year. The QB position is why
SUMMARY: The AFC North's depth appears shakier than it did two years ago. Two teams have star quarterbacks, one clearly does not, and another relies on an aging four-time MVP. Last season, the division had three winning teams, but only two made the playoffs. Cleveland finished last at 3-14. The Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, are Super Bowl contenders, while Joe Burrow's Bengals remain strong on offense. The Steelers hope Aaron Rodgers can revitalize their passing game. Meanwhile, Cleveland's quarterback situation is uncertain. Despite these challenges, the division has plenty of talent. Nine AFC North players made first-team All-Pro last season.
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Orioles move RHP Brandon Young to 60-day IL, ending rookie's season
SUMMARY: The Baltimore Orioles have placed Brandon Young on the 60-day injured list, ending a frustrating season for the rookie right-hander. Young went 1-7 with a 6.24 ERA in 12 starts. His lone victory came at Houston on Aug. 15, when he lost a perfect game on an infield hit with two outs in the eighth inning. In his next start, also against the Astros, Young strained his left hamstring covering first base on a grounder. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 22, and when it became apparent he could not recover before the end of September, the Orioles moved him to the 60-day IL.
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Ravens make Kyle Hamilton the NFL's highest-paid safety with a 4-year, $100.4 million extension
SUMMARY: The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $100.4 million extension with star safety Kyle Hamilton. The deal includes $82 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the terms weren’t announced. An All-Pro in 2023, Hamilton is entering his fourth NFL season. Baltimore drafted him in the first round in 2022, and he's performed brilliantly. He has helped the Ravens to NFC North titles each of the past two seasons with his versatility in their defensive scheme. General manager Eric DeCosta said the deal makes Hamilton the league's highest-paid safety.
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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin returns to practice after signing contract extension
SUMMARY: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has rejoined his teammates on the practice field. McLaurin practiced Wednesday, one day after signing a three-year contract extension valued up to $96 million. The agreement ended a lengthy negotiation between the Commanders and McLaurin. Now he's ready to start catching passes again from second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. General manager Adam Peters says there were some “bumps” in the negotiations with McLaurin, but he says they always maintained respect for each other. Peters adds that he thinks Washington's roster is better than last year, when the team reached the NFC championship game.
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Ceddanne Rafaela hits a 2-run homer in the ninth to rally the Red Sox past the Orioles 3-2
SUMMARY: Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. After Baltimore's Keegan Akin worked out of a jam in the eighth to preserve a one-run lead, the left-hander couldn’t contain Boston in the ninth. Jarren Duran led off with a single and Rafaela followed with a towering fly that cleared the wall in left-center. Rookie Dylan Beavers scored a run and had an RBI for the Orioles.
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Boston OF Ceddanne Rafaela all smiles after HR caps eventful night
SUMMARY: After finding himself in the middle of almost every significant play of the game, Ceddanne Rafaela concluded the night wearing a big smile in the middle of a jubilant Boston Red Sox clubhouse. Rafaela failed to hold onto a blooper that provided Baltimore with its first run, then was in the middle of a misplay with fellow outfielder Jarren Duran that enabled the Orioles to take a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning. Finally, with Boston three outs from defeat, it all turned around for Rafaela, who hit a two-run homer for a 3-2 victory.
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NHRA adds new stops in Georgia and Maryland to its 2026 schedule amid 75th anniversary
SUMMARY: The NHRA is adding two new tracks to its 2026 schedule, marking the drag-racing series’ first expansion in more than a dozen years. The national series will visit Valdosta, Georgia, and Mechanicsville, Maryland, for the first time. The schedule remains at 20 races for the second consecutive year, with the new events replacing one of two stops in Las Vegas and North Carolina. The NHRA season will open at Gainesville Raceway in Florida in early March and conclude at Pomona Dragstrip in California in mid-November. The series will debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park in early May and visit Maryland International Raceway later that month.
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Forward Folarin Balogun is added to the US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan
SUMMARY: Folarin Balogun has been added to the U.S. roster for friendlies next month against South Korea and Japan. He replaced Vancouver’s Brian White, who strained a hamstring during Saturday’s Major League Soccer game against St. Louis. Balogun, a 24-year-old forward, made his season debut on Sunday in Monaco's 1-0 loss to Lille in Ligue 1 after recovering from an ankle injury. He has scored five goals in 17 international appearances, last playing for the U.S. in last year's Copa America. He joins a roster that includes Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams.
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Tight end Jelani Woods claimed by Jets after not playing the last 2 seasons because of injuries
SUMMARY: Jelani Woods' football comeback continues with the New York Jets. The tight end, who hasn't played since 2022 because of injuries, was claimed on waivers by the Jets on Wednesday. Woods was cut by Indianapolis after a preseason during which he had seven catches for 75 yards. He had a promising rookie season with the Colts in 2022 but missed the following year because of injuries. With the Jets, Woods joins a tight ends room featuring Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt. The Jets also claimed linebacker Cam Jones and offensive tackle Esa Pole from the Chiefs.
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Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost
SUMMARY: Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not. McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Facing the Phillies, who entered Wednesday with the second-best batting average in the majors, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed four hits and walked none with six strikeouts. He threw 95 pitches — just 55 through the first six innings.
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McLean goes 8 innings as Mets blank Phillies 6-0 for 3-game sweep
SUMMARY: Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Mark Vientos homered and drove in three runs as the resurgent Mets moved within four games of first-place Philadelphia in the NL East. They improved to 7-2 against the rival Phillies this year, clinching the season series and a potential postseason tiebreaker. The teams play a four-game series in Philadelphia from Sept. 8-11. The Mets are 8-3 since McLean made his debut Aug. 16 against Seattle.
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Gap from top to bottom in the AFC North grew a lot last year. The QB position is why
SUMMARY: The AFC North's depth appears shakier than it did two years ago. Two teams have star quarterbacks, one clearly does not, and another relies on an aging four-time MVP. Last season, the division had three winning teams, but only two made the playoffs. Cleveland finished last at 3-14. The Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, are Super Bowl contenders, while Joe Burrow's Bengals remain strong on offense. The Steelers hope Aaron Rodgers can revitalize their passing game. Meanwhile, Cleveland's quarterback situation is uncertain. Despite these challenges, the division has plenty of talent. Nine AFC North players made first-team All-Pro last season.
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NFL eases restrictions on Tom Brady's role as Fox Sports analyst
SUMMARY: The NFL is easing some restrictions on Tom Brady as he prepares for his second season as Fox Sports' top analyst. Brady can now participate in production meetings with teams, but only virtually. He still can't watch practices or visit training complexes. These rules are due to his 5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady attended virtual meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl 59. He said not attending meetings didn't affect his research. Fox's top crew, including Brady, will call the NFC East matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders on Sept. 7.
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Allar's command of Penn State's offense is the focus in Year 2 with offensive coordinator Kotelnicki
SUMMARY: Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnicki have developed quite the quarterback-coach tandem in their 18 months together. Their partnership has grown to the point where Kotelnicki, Penn State’s second-year offensive coordinator, let Allar plan out most of what the No. 2 Nittany Lions would drill during their final training camp practices last week. The fast-talking Kotelnicki and head coach James Franklin have been impressed. They’ve seen enough to know Allar’s improved command of the offense will give the Nittany Lions a shot at another deep run in the College Football Playoff.
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Pham's two-run single lifts Pirates over Cardinals 2-1
SUMMARY: Tommy Pham hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The highly-touted Bubba Chandler (1-0) pitched four scoreless innings of relief of starter Carmen Mlodzinski for his first win in his second major league game. The 6-foot-3 right-hander allowed one hit, struck out three and walked one. Isaac Mattson pitched a scoreless eighth for Pittsburgh and Dennis Santana finished for his 10th save in 12 opportunities. Masyn Winn had a two-out single off Mlodzinski in the second and Thomas Saggese walked before Pedro Pagés singled to put the Cardinals up 1-0.
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Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost
SUMMARY: Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not. McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Facing the Phillies, who entered Wednesday with the second-best batting average in the majors, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed four hits and walked none with six strikeouts. He threw 95 pitches — just 55 through the first six innings.
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Prized pitching prospect Bubba Chandler gets 1st major league win in 2nd game with Pirates
SUMMARY: Bubba Chandler has lived up to the hype so far. Chandler led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, pitching four scoreless innings of relief in his second major league game. The 6-foot-3 right-hander allowed one hit, struck out three and walked one. The 22-year-old Chandler got the win after he picked up the save in his Pittsburgh debut on Friday night against Colorado. He also worked four scoreless innings against the Rockies. Chandler’s arrival has provided a glimmer of hope for Pittsburgh in another lost season. He could join Paul Skenes in a potentially formidable rotation for the Pirates as soon as next year.
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McLean goes 8 innings as Mets blank Phillies 6-0 for 3-game sweep
SUMMARY: Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. Mark Vientos homered and drove in three runs as the resurgent Mets moved within four games of first-place Philadelphia in the NL East. They improved to 7-2 against the rival Phillies this year, clinching the season series and a potential postseason tiebreaker. The teams play a four-game series in Philadelphia from Sept. 8-11. The Mets are 8-3 since McLean made his debut Aug. 16 against Seattle.
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Steelers place rookie QB Will Howard on injured reserve
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie quarterback Will Howard on injured reserve. Howard suffered a hand injury early in training camp. He was a sixth-round pick who helped Ohio State win a national championship last season. Howard fractured his right hand during a quarterback-center exchange before Pittsburgh's preseason opener against Jacksonville. He must sit out at least four games before returning. Howard wasn't expected to compete for the primary backup spot behind Aaron Rodgers. His injury created a chance for Skylar Thompson to stay on the roster. The Steelers also placed rookie cornerback Donte Kent on injured reserve.
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