North Linn aims for state with young Lynx talent
North Linn High School baseball seeks a balance between high hopes and a young roster led by upperclass stars. Coach Travis Griffith says the goal is state, with a 20-8 record and a 1A District 10 top seed. Juniors Bechen, Cole Griffith and Benesh anchor pitching and hitting as multisport postseason experience shapes the Lynx’s first run at the state tournament.
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Cubs edge Angels as Steele notches first complete game
Justin Steele threw a two hitter for his first career complete game, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Seiya Suzuki homered, Ian Happ drove in two, and Steele improved to 1-3 while delivering 95 pitches with seven strikeouts. The Cubs, backing a strong outing, snapped a six-game Angels win streak and won their second in a row.
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Alcaraz Edges Tiafoe In Five At Wimbledon
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz rallied past Frances Tiafoe 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 6-2 to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round in a 3 hour 50 minute match. Centre Court hosted stars Patrick Mahomes and Dustin Hoffman as Alcaraz overcame late pressure and 2-1 set deficits to advance.
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Olsen named to USA 3x3 Women's Nations League team
Iowa guard Lucy Olsen earned a spot on the 2024 USA 3x3 Nations League women’s team, joining NCAA stars Christina Dakce Morgan Mary Cotie McMahon Mikaylah Williams and Sarah Williams for the July 22 to 28 Americas Conference in Mexico City. The squad features top collegiate players as 3x3 plays on a half court with a 12-second shot clock and a 21-point first-to-two-pointer format.
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