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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 2025

Page

7

Pagliuca bids to buy Sun for 325 million move pending approval

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca confirmed a 325 million offer to buy the Connecticut Sun and relocate them to Boston, but noted WNBA Board of Governors approval is still required. The deal includes a 100 million commitment for a new Sun practice facility in Boston, with play in a larger arena planned for 2027.

Boston Celtics Steve Pagliuca Connecticut Sun Wnba Board of Governors Pagliuca Mohegan Sun Arena WNBA League Boston Celtics Boston Globe The Sun Mohegan Tribe Tribe Orlando Connecticut Allen & Company the Sun

Waldrep earns first MLB win at Bristol after whirlwind day

Braves rookie Hurston Waldrep drove 250 miles from Gwinnett to Bristol Motor Speedway to start in the rain delayed MLB Speedway Classic. He earned his first major league win, going 5 7/3 innings in Atlanta's 4-2 victory over Cincinnati, while adjusting to a packed, demanding day and a supporting manager praise.

Associated Press Bristol Tenn Hurston Waldrep Nascar Waldrep Triple-A Gwinnett Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Bristol Motor Speedway Waldrop Gwinnett Georgia George Walker IV Atlanta Braves Hurston Waldrop Cincinnati Reds

Trump revives Presidential Fitness Test and sports council

President Trump reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children, a historic measure of health and fitness in schools, and signed an executive order to revitalize a national sports council. The move aligns with hosting the 2025 Ryder Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics while expanding college athletics policy and youth fitness guidance.

Washington Donald Trump Trump Obama National Sports Council Bryson DeChambeau New York Giants Lawrence Taylor Florida New Jersey Virginia United States President’s Council On Sports, Fitness Robert F. Kennedy Jr Michelle Obama Health and Human Services Department

Copper and Thomas pace Mercury in 83-67 win over Sky

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points while Alyssa Thomas posted a triple double as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky 83-67. Thomas tallied 10 points 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second triple double this season. Sami Whitcomb added 11 points as Phoenix pulled away in the middle halves gapping Chicago in rebounds and fast breaks.

DD Press Chicago Kahleah Copper Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury The Sky Thomas Mercury Sami Whitcomb Saton Sabally Elizabeth Williams Angel Reese Michaela Onyenwere Kamilla Cardoso Reese Cooper Phoenix Maddy Kathryn Westfield Kathryn

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