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Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros pitch the second ever no-hitter in World Series history

5:02am November 03, 2022

Not one member of the Phillies got a hit and the Astros won the game, tying the Series against the Phillies, two games each. The only other World Series no-hitter ever belongs to Don Larsen.

Cristian Javier of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Houston Astros pitchers make history and record a World Series no-hitter

2:30am November 03, 2022

by Tom Goldman

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new name on Feb. 2 in Landover, Md.

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Washington Commanders owners are exploring a potential sale of the NFL team

1:27pm November 02, 2022

by The Associated Press

The team, worth an estimated $5.6 billion, could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to "consider potential transactions."

See Google's logo transform into a stickball game for Native American Heritage Month

1:20pm November 02, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

On the first day of Native American heritage month, Google is honoring the North American Indigenous game of stickball with a doodle by Saint Paul-based artist Marlena Myles.

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A cheating scandal has erupted in the competitive cornhole scene

5:01am November 02, 2022

In an incident dubbed bag-gate, top ranked teams were accused of using illegal beanbags — thinner and lighter than regulation-size.

People gather in November 2021 around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar gives fans all-expenses-paid trips to sing at the World Cup ceremony

12:40pm November 01, 2022

by The Associated Press

Up to 1,600 fans of qualifying teams will be put up for at least two weeks to join the opening ceremony and promote positive social media content about the soccer tournament and the host nation.

Katie Ledecky wins the 1500 meter freestyle in world record time at the World Cup short course swimming day two finals at the Pan Am Sports Centre in Toronto on Oct. 29.

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Katie Ledecky breaks the world record for the 1,500-meter race by nearly 10 seconds

12:27pm October 31, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Katie Ledecky clocked in about 10 seconds faster than the world record for the 1,500 meter "short course" freestyle race on Day 2 of the Swimming World Cup in Toronto.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates a double play to end the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Astros won the game, 5-2, and tied the series.

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The Astros tie the World Series against the Phillies, taking a 5-2 win in Game 2

9:11am October 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. Unlike ace Justin Verlander in the opener, Framber Valdez and Houston held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Portland Thorns pose with the trophy after the team won the National Women's Soccer League championship match against the Kansas City Current on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Portland won 2-0.

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The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title

8:55am October 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.

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Saturday Sports: Baseball World Series begins; push to limit NBA players' salaries

8:04am October 29, 2022

by Scott Simon

PR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the start of the baseball World Series and a push to limit how much NBA teams pay in salaries to players.

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