Bananas and Party Animals thrill Cleveland in Banana Ball game
Savannah Bananas topped the Party Animals 3-1 at Progressive Field in a sold-out event. Jason Kipnis appeared for the Bananas with a third inning single, Zion Clark pinch ran in the sixth, and Corey Kluber finished the seventh to protect the win. Kent State alumnus Kyle Jackson subbed at third in the seventh.
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Guardians 2 Twins 1 steady Williams dominates to end skid
Gavin Williams worked six dominant innings allowing one run on four hits as the Cleveland Guardians snapped a seven game skid with a 2 1 victory at Minnesota. Steven Kwan hit a leadoff homer and Bo Naylor also homered for the Guardians while Cleveland widened their lead to 2 1 game in the AL Central race.
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Cleveland at Minnesota clash features Bibee and Festa on air
Today’s game at Target Field in Minneapolis pits Cleveland pitcher Bibee (9-4, 3.48) against Minnesota’s Festa (2-2, 5.55). Coverage available on Bally Sports Great Lakes and WEOL 930 AM, 100.3 FM, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM CS.
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Curry shoots U S to fifth straight Olympic gold
Stephen Curry scored 24 points and hit four 3-pointers in the final 2:43, lifting the United States to a 98-87 victory over France in Paris to claim its fifth consecutive Olympic basketball gold, the 17th in 20 games overall.
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Seine cleanup draws mixed reviews amid $1.5 billion effort
The polluted Seine cleanup faces mixed impressions as supporters push the $1.5 billion program, while many hope the investment will yield results. U.S. track and field dominance continues with 34 medals and 14 golds in a separate roundup.
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Browns Fall to Packers in Preseason Opener
Browns stumble at Cleveland Browns Stadium as safety Ronnie Hickman gives up a 65 yard score on the opening play. Cade York twice kicks touchbacks and Luke Wypler leaves on a cart with a broken ankle. Packers win 23 to 10 ahead of Sept 8 Cowboys game.
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Swanson prepares the U S for first Olympic gold since 2012
Mallory Swanson urged Sophia Smith away as the ball came through and scored in the 57th minute to lift the United States to a 1-0 victory over Brazil in Paris. Alyssa Naeher made a late one handed save to preserve the win at Parc des Princes, sealing a fifth Olympic gold for the U S women under Emma Hayes.
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