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It’s Friday, July 4. Happy Independence Day!
On this day in 2022, the Twins recorded MLB’s first-ever 8–5 triple play: Byron Buxton caught a fly ball in center, Gio Urshela tagged one runner off the bag and stepped on second to double off another — all against the White Sox.
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 | ⚾ Guardians SP Luis Ortiz Facing Gambling Investigation |
Guardians’ right‑hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on non‑disciplinary paid leave by MLB as the league reportedly investigates suspicious betting activity tied to two first‑pitch deliveries he made in mid‑ to late June.
The investigation stems from alerts flagged by a betting‑integrity firm—IC360—after unusually heavy prop‑betting on whether those pitches would be balls or hit‑batters during starts on June 15 and June 27.
Ortiz, 26, is sidelined through the All‑Star break (returning July 17) while MLB and the players’ association dig into the matter.
The Guardians say they’re cooperating fully but cannot comment further, leaving the righty in limbo as Cleveland navigates this unexpected off‑field drama amid its challenging season. |
🏒 Hurricanes Sign F Nikolaj Ehlers |
The Hurricanes officially landed Danish winger Nikolaj Ehlers, signing him to a six-year, $51 million deal ($8.5M AAV), fresh off a standout 63‑point season with the Jets.
The 29‑year‑old speedster brings elite skating and consistent 20‑goal seasons to Carolina’s top-six, perfectly complementing talents like Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky hailed Ehlers as “the top free agent available,” calling him a natural fit for the Canes’ forward corps.
Raleigh is now buzzing with a new dose of high-octane offense — Ehlers could be the missing piece in their Stanley Cup push. |
⚽ Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Brother Pass Away in Spain Car Accident |
Tragedy struck early Thursday on a highway near Zamora, Spain, where Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva lost their lives after their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.
Jota, just 28, had recently celebrated marrying his longtime girlfriend and clinching a Premier League title with Liverpool, while Andre, 25, was also a professional footballer playing in Portugal's lower divisions.
Authorities believe a suspected tire blowout caused the crash, and investigations are ongoing.
The football world is reeling—from Anfield to Porto, heartfelt tributes pour in for the two brothers gone too soon. |
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► Joey Chestnut, banned from the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a sponsorship dispute, is returning today with a fierce determination to reclaim his title and win his 17th championship. (See Details)
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► The Suns' trade of Kevin Durant to the Rockets, now fully agreed in principle, has reportedly expanded to include a record-setting seven NBA teams—Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Hawks. (See Details)
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