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The Yankees slugger drew on backyard memories with his father as the pitcher, launching seven homers in his debut but falling short in the first round of Monday’s Home Run Derby.
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A year after a 4-8 debut season, Houston’s head coach Willie Fritz is trying to turn the program’s recent struggles into long-term momentum, with Yahoo Sports pointing to multiple organizational strengths he believes can change Houston’s ceiling in the American Athletic Conference.
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In a Philadelphia matchup billed as a head-to-head collision, St. Louis’ Jordan Walker outlasted Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber to win the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in a dramatic final-round finish.
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In a conversation tied to Los Angeles’ Summer League evaluation process, Clippers beat reporter Joey Linn and Illini Isaac discussed whether Keaton Wagler can grow into a central, franchise-defining presence in the near future.
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The veteran wide receiver and return man said football “gave me everything” as he stepped away from the NFL, marking the end of a San Francisco run that began his professional career and concluded it on his own terms.
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A fresh check-in highlights how former Virginia men’s basketball players are finding professional opportunities overseas this summer, reinforcing the program’s long-running reputation for developing pro-ready talent.
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A rebuilt format changed the pacing and math of the Home Run Derby. Even without the trophy, Willson Contreras delivered the kind of hit-driven, momentum-grabbing performance that defined the night.
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Walker beat Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park, turning a marquee matchup into a night built around raw power and showmanship.
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A new look at the Bears’ schedule highlights just how many different quarterback styles Baylor will see, from the opener against Auburn to the season finale versus Houston.
