Jones Passes Blaney For AttiCat 300 NASCAR Win
Erik Jones, 19, overtook Ryan Blaney with 11 laps left at Chicagoland Speedway to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series AttiCat 300 by 1.959 seconds. Jones led twice more in the 200-lap race after a pit closure penalty. Austin Dillon, who started on pole, finished third.
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Pirates swept as Morton gives up nine in first inning
Washington Nationals rout Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 at Nationals Park. Gio Gonzalez tossed seven shutout innings while Bryce Harper and Yunel Escobar homered in a historic first inning. Morton (5-1) allowed all nine runs after one out, ending Pittsburgh’s eight game win streak and sending them home to regroup.
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Scherzer No Hitter Delight Follows Historic Feat
Washington pitcher Max Scherzer savors a 6-0 win over Pittsburgh as he neared a perfect game, retiring 54 of 57 batters in two starts, while his parents traveled from Missouri to witness the moment. His no-hitter drew praise from peers and an offer of lineup cards later signed for charity, underscoring a remarkable achievement and ongoing dominance.
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Spieth Seizes U S Open Victory In Stunning Finish
Jordan Spieth birdied the 72nd hole to win the U S Open by one stroke at Chambers Bay as Dustin Johnson missed a birdie chance from 12 feet on the final hole. Johnson led into the last, but a three putt doomed his bid while Spieth captured his second major of the year and his place among the Masters and U S Open double winners.
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Brady faces next step in appeal to Goodell
Brady’s case moves to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as he appeals a four game suspension for deflated footballs in the AFC title game. The Wells report found Brady generally aware of ball inflation plans, while critics question the conclusions and reception of his legacy remains divided across teams and fans.
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