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Vaughn Grissom hits HR, Angels beat Twins 4-3
Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to snap a five-game skid at Target Field.
The extraordinary American history behind the very first baseball All-Star Game
When MLB’s All Stars take the field in Philadelphia next week, they’ll be carrying on the legacy of the very first “game of the century.” This week, Big Books and Bold Ideas continues its celebration of American history and culture with a look back at the extraordinary history surrounding the first All-Star Game, chronicled in journalist Randall Sullivan’s new book.
Twins can't complete sweep in 5-2 loss
Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for career wins
She broke the record Wednesday with an 86-80 win over the Connecticut Sun. It marked Reeve's 380th win, which breaks the record for the all-time most regular-season wins for a WNBA coach.
Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored once while inspiring his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt despite trailing by two goals with only 11 minutes to play.
Twins’ Buxton relishes the most fun he’s ‘ever had in baseball’ after he’s voted an All-Star starter
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton's third career selection for the All-Star Game has given him the most satisfaction. The 32-year-old was voted in as a starter by fan balloting for the first time.