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Child helps Brown put new spin on 'Let's go, Brandon' chant

Child helps Brown put new spin on 'Let's go, Brandon' chant

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden.
Sheets drives in two, White Sox hold off Giants 5-3

Sheets drives in two, White Sox hold off Giants 5-3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Dylan Cease allowed one run in five innings for his third consecutive win.
Toro's single in 9th sends Mariners over Athletics

Toro's single in 9th sends Mariners over Athletics

SEATTLE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Justin Upton homered to tie it in the eighth inning and Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 2-1 Saturday.
Cruz gets 12th RBI in 13 games, Bucs top Brewers 7-4

Cruz gets 12th RBI in 13 games, Bucs top Brewers 7-4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz collected his 12th RBI in 13 games this season to help Pittsburgh Pirates bounce back from a blowout loss with a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
Olympiad wins Stephen Foster to earn Breeders' Cup berth

Olympiad wins Stephen Foster to earn Breeders' Cup berth

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Miranda, Twins rally again in bottom of 9th, beat Orioles

Miranda, Twins rally again in bottom of 9th, beat Orioles

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a tying homer and Jose Miranda delivered a game-ending single as the Minnesota Twins again rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Saturday.
Gibbs passes Larson late, wins Xfinity race at Road America

Gibbs passes Larson late, wins Xfinity race at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Ty Gibbs already has won plenty in his young racing career, but the level of competition made the 19-year-old’s latest victory particularly special.
Poston eagles 17th, takes 3-shot lead in John Deere Classic

Poston eagles 17th, takes 3-shot lead in John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — J.T. Poston made up for two back-nine bogeys with an eagle on the par-5 17th, shooting a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the John Deere Classic.
Swiatek's 37-match win streak ends in Wimbledon's 3rd Rd

Swiatek's 37-match win streak ends in Wimbledon's 3rd Rd

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was unbeaten since February and sure seemed unbeatable, compiling 37 consecutive match wins and six consecutive tournament titles.
Cardinals become 1st team to hit 4 HRs in row in 1st inning

Cardinals become 1st team to hit 4 HRs in row in 1st inning

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to hit four straight home runs in the first inning when Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Juan Yepez and Dylan Carson connected against Philadelphia on Saturday.