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Florida's famous cheerleader, Mr. Two Bits, dies GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The University of Florida's most famous cheerleader has died. George Edmondson Jr., better known as Mr. Two Bits while riling up crowds at Florida home games for 60 years, died Tuesday at age 97, the school announced Thursday.
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Hsieh Su-wei Is a Lock No One Can Quite Pick WIMBLEDON, England — Like many professional tennis players, Hsieh Su-wei learned the game from her father, Tze-lung. Unlike most tennis players, Hsieh also got lessons from her father on picking locks, which remains a favorite hobby. "I can open small ...
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Will Warriors make the playoffs? Scouts, league execs are skeptical, but let's put this in perspective It's already starting. The Warriors are going to miss the playoffs. Bobby Marks said it on ESPN and he's not alone in his Golden State skepticism. "They'll be in the conversation, but they're definitely not a lock," a Western Conference executive told CBS Sports.
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Broberg signs entry-level contract with Oilers Philip Broberg signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The 18-year-old defenseman who was the No. 8 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, had nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 41 games with AIK in the Swedish ...
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Danny Green on Kawhi Leonard's Free-Agency Decision: 'I Try to Leave Him Alone' As Kawhi Leonard takes his time deciding which NBA team he will sign with, fellow free agent Danny Green has done his best to not bother his longtime teammate throughout the process. "I try to leave him alone, man," Green said on Thursday, per Yahoo ...
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A's vs. Twins lineups: Chris Herrmann returns to face Minnesota's ace Chris Herrmann is back in the A's lineup for the Fourth of July after taking a seat Wednesday. With the A's facing Twins right-handed ace Jose Berrios, manager Bob Melvin is going with the left-handed hitting Herrmann over Josh Phegley. It won't be easy to ...
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'Lucky loser' from US upsets 2018 champ Kerber at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England — Lauren Davis wasn't even supposed to be playing in Wimbledon's main draw, let alone upsetting defending champion Angelique Kerber in the second round. It's been quite a week. The 95th-ranked Davis lost in the last round of ...
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MLB notes: Rays 2B Brandon Lowe to miss All-Star game because of shin injury Tampa Bay Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a bruised right shin and will not play in next week's All-Star Game. Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was named to replace Lowe, who ...
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Maple Leafs ace salary cap tests, but Marner challenge remains The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this offseason with possibly the toughest to-do list of any NHL team, and while the biggest challenge still awaits in signing RFA star Mitch Marner, GM Kyle Dubas deserves at least a B+ for his efforts. You can bump Dubas ...
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Opinion: Win or lose in final, Netherlands emerges from Women's World Cup as a force LYON, France — A decade ago, the Netherlands was about to play in its first major international tournament. Now the Dutch are playing for the World Cup final. If there's been a theme in this World Cup, it's the quick return European countries are seeing on ...
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Rafael Nadal gets revenge on nemesis Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon The Spaniard was at his best when it mattered most, winning the third and fourth sets of this marquee second-rounder in tiebreakers. By Ed McGrogan. July 04, 2019. MORE TO WATCH. Opelka outlasts Wawrinka 8-6 in the 5th to reach Wimbledon third round.
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WSOP Player of the Week: Robert Campbell Claims Second Bracelet of the Summer His third cash of the summer was a win, as was his seventh. Last week alone, Australia's Robert Campbell notched four cashes that included two final tables and his second bracelet of the series. That qualifies him for our World Series of Poker Week 5 Player ...
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Megan Rapinoe: 'I'm uniquely and very deeply American' Megan Rapinoe, the star forward for the U.S. women's soccer team, said on Wednesday that she is "extremely American" despite making headlines and drawing criticism for saying, in colorful fashion, that she would not attend a White House ceremony if the ...
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Diamondbacks give the Dodgers a walk-off to remember We've all had bad days. Days where it seems like nothing is going to go right, and everything is going to be harder than it should be. Athletes are no exception, and on Tuesday night, Greg Holland was having that kind of day. I've seen some strange walk-offs ...
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Missouri football lands commitment from Columbia linebacker in Will Norris Barry Odom's Fourth of July had some early fireworks as the Tigers landed a commitment from Columbia native Will Norris. Missouri's 2020 class is now up to 12 pledges. COMMITTED! Proud to announce I'll be furthering my academic and athletic career at ...
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Lakers Linked to Amar'e Stoudemire in NBA Free Agency When thinking of viable free agent big man targets, Amar'e Stoudemire isn't a name that jumps to the front of the list. Out of the NBA since 2016 and coming off a successful run in the Israeli League and a stint in the Big 3, Stoudemire is looking to possibly try ...
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Cubs affiliate deletes Colin Kaepernick tweet, apologizes for mocking Nike controversy The Cubs' Double-A affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies, issued an apology after deleting a tweet that called out former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and mocked Nike for the recent "Betsy Ross flag" shoe controversy. The Smokies' shared four photos ...
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Record-setting Kentucky QB Lorenzen dies at 38 Former Kentucky and NFL quarterback Jared Lorenzen died Wednesday after a battle with cardiac and renal issues. He was 38. Lorenzen, who struggled with his weight both during and after his playing career, was hospitalized last week. "It is with heavy ...
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Andy Murray and his improved right hip triumph in Wimbledon return After a less than ideal start, the Scot and partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert found their groove to advance in four sets. By Cale Hammond. July 04, 2019. MORE TO WATCH. Opelka outlasts Wawrinka 8-6 in the 5th to reach Wimbledon third round · Defending ...
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Sends Heartfelt Letter to Blues Superfan Laila Anderson Boston Mayor Marty Walsh extended a hand of sportsmanship to Blues superfan Laila Anderson in light of St. Louis's Stanley Cup win over the Bruins last month. Laila, who is battling a rare immune disease disorder called HLH, made headlines during the ...
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FC Cincinnati versus Houston Dynamo: Keys to the game and prediction The Houston Dynamo were winless in June in Major League Soccer play, going 0-4-1 in the calendar month, but they've straightened out after being on a wobble. The Dynamo, with a weekend match against FC Cincinnati looming, stormed to a 4-0 victory ...
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Rangers vs. Angels: Lance Lynn will shut down LA Happy Holiday indeed. Escalator at Stitches' train stop has been repaired after sitting motionless for two months. Mayor de Blasio, acknowledging his city's quick action said, "Hasta la victoria siempre." … Brookwin! KD, Kyrie and now the Fourth of July ...
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Lampard ready for 'biggest challenge' of his career at Chelsea (Reuters) - New Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he does not view making the step up to one of the biggest jobs in world football as a risk and will not seek advice from any of his former coaches as he begins the 'biggest challenge' of his career.
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Robben calls it a day after 12 league titles AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Arjen Robben has retired from football, foregoing the chance for a few more seasons in his native Netherlands, the 35-year-old Dutch international said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group Stage ...
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A&M adds commitment from versatile defender Kenneth Phillips Fort Bend Bush linebacker Kenneth Phillips III is simply a football player. One look at the film of the 5-foot-11.5, 205-pound defender shows that as he makes play after play. Phillips has long been on the Texas A&M radar, but it seemed like his lack of ideal ...
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Tennis-Tennis royalty hands down tips to Britain's Next-Gen royals By Pritha Sarkar. LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Almost a century has passed since Prince Albert – later crowned King George VI – turned up in his pristine white trousers and collared shirt to compete in the men's doubles at Wimbledon. Now Roger Federer is ...
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Soccer-Jagielka returns to boyhood club Sheffield United July 4 (Reuters) - Sheffield United have signed free agent Phil Jagielka on an initial one-year contract after the defender was released by Everton, the promoted Premier League side said on Thursday. Defender Jagielka, 36, returns to Bramall Lane 12 years ...
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Man City completes $79m signing of Rodri; Perez to Leicester Manchester City completed the signing of Spain midfielder Rodri from Atletico Madrid for $79 million, while Leicester spent a reported $37 million to bring in Ayoze Perez from Newcastle on Thursday. The fee for the 23-year-old Rodri, who is viewed as the ...
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Reynaldo López Lit Up as White Sox Fall to Tigers Eloy Jiménez hit his 15th home run of the season and Jose Rondón smacked his third of the year, but it wasn't enough as the Chicago White Sox fell 11-5 to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon. Reynaldo López gave up seven runs and scattered nine hits ...
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Senators sign Wolanin to two-year extension, adding to blueline depth Christian Wolanin gained some security Thursday, but no immediate guarantees that he'll be part of the new-look Ottawa Senators blueline. The slick, smooth-skating Wolanin signed a two-year contract that includes plenty of intrigue, given the depth of the ...
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Rassie Erasmus urges Boks to make strong play for Championship and World Cup Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has warned his charges to guard against buckling under the mounting pressure and to make a strong bid for the Rugby Championship and World Cup titles. Attempting to win the two titles in the same year is a tough ask but ...
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Wimbledon order of play: Full day five schedule - Murray and Williams mixed doubles Wimbledon is officially in full swing on the first Friday of the tournament with the mixed doubles getting underway and a chance to see Andy Murray partner Serena Williams. Novak Djokovic will also return to action in the men's singles against Hubert Hurkacz.
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Super Rugby: NZ Rugby thankful Scott Robertson refused to coach in France Five years ago Scott Robertson contemplated ditching the coaching scene in New Zealand for the sunny south of France. Robertson, then in charge of Canterbury, had been approached by former French rugby great Serge Blanco to take charge of French ...
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Emotional Tahir commits to helping SA's young spinners Manchester - He thought long and hard about his decision to retire from ODI cricket, but as Saturday's World Cup clash between the Proteas and Australia approaches, the reality of the situation is hitting home for Imran Tahir. The fixture at Old Trafford in ...
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Morocco waiting for dormant lion Ziyech to roar Cairo - Hakim Ziyech dazzled as Ajax embarked on an unforgettable European run while scooping a league and cup double, but the Morocco star has yet to cast his magic over the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of Friday's last-16 tie with Benin. His main ...
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Deontay Wilder provides interesting theory for Anthony Joshua's loss to Andy Ruiz Jr Anthony Joshua suffered a spectacular defeat at the hands of Ruiz Jr last month in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ruiz Jr, a late replacement for the disgraced Jarrell Miller, shocked the world by recording a seventh-round ...
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