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After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang

Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast and unemployment remaining steady, reinforcing signs that hiring momentum has strengthened in recent months despite economic uncertainty and rising inflation.

The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 jobs last month,

Jackson Holliday's slam shoots Orioles past Mariners

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:40:24 GMT

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Brandon Young threw seven shutout innings, Pete Alonso broke a scoreless tie with a sixth-inning home run and Jackson Holliday added a grand slam as the Baltimore Orioles halted a four-game losing streak by beating the visiting Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night.Young (5-1) held the Mariners to two hits and two walks while striking out five. Baltimore has won sev

Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:55:08 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills defensive end failed a physical with the Cleveland Browns.

The Eagles did not announce terms of the contract with Epenesa, who in March agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with Cleveland, according to reports. The Browns opted out after Epenesa, 27, failed his me

Colorado coach Deion Sanders now 'cancer free'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:05:05 GMT

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is 'cancer free' heading into the 2026 season.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on 'Good Morning America.'

'I've got my health back. I've got my swagger back,' said Sanders, 58. 'Last year at this time I was fighting cancer, didn't know which way it was going to go.

Mariners overcoming obstacles heading into rematch vs. Orioles

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners have made the best out of some unfortunate situations this week.

They will take the confidence that goes with that into Wednesday night's game against the host Baltimore Orioles.

Seattle is 11-3 in its last 14 games. The Orioles, in turn, are mired in a four-game losing streak.

The Mariners won the second consecutive contest of the f

MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league debut to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Montgomery connected against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (0-1) in the bottom of the 10th after Atlanta's Mauricio Dubon hit a go-ahead single against Grant Taylor on the first p

Randy Arozarena goes deep in 10th to lift Mariners past O's

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Randy Arozarena hit the second pitch of the 10th inning for a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners held on to defeat the host Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Tuesday night.

It was Arozarena's third hit of the game and seventh homer of the season. Seattle's Mitch Garver hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning and Logan Gilbert pitched six strong innings.

Mariners dealing with injuries ahead of rematch vs. Orioles

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:55:05 GMT

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Making adjustments is bound to be a key for the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles as they face off in a four-game series this week.

The teams will meet in Baltimore for the second time Tuesday night, a day after some roster adjustments.

The Mariners will be without shortstop J.P. Crawford for the series after he was placed on the 10-day injured list w

Josh Naylor's fifth-inning grand slam lifts Mariners over Orioles

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:40:25 GMT

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Josh Naylor smashed a fifth-inning grand slam and the Seattle Mariners held off late-inning threats to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 6-3 to open a four-game series Monday night.

Randy Arozarena rapped three hits and drove in a run and Mariners starter Emerson Hancock worked five strong innings. Hancock (5-2) gave up one run on three hits and two walks and Andr

Struggling Rockies, Cubs search for spark in three-game series

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:25:12 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies are heading for their eighth losing season in a row, but there have been some bright spots for the franchise.

Catcher Hunter Goodman continues to play at an all-star level and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is showing to be a shrewd signing. Sugano (5-4, 3.98 ERA) will make his 13th start for Colorado when it hosts the Chicago Cubs on T

Fifth-inning grand slam lifts Mariners over Orioles

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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Josh Naylor smashed a fifth-inning grand slam and the Seattle Mariners held off late-inning threats to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 6-3 to open a four-game series Monday night.

Randy Arozarena rapped three hits and drove in a run and Mariners starter Emerson Hancock worked five strong innings. Hancock (5-2) gave up one run on three hits and two walks and Andr

Angel Reese, happy with Dream, prepares for first return to Chicago

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:05:06 GMT

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WNBA star Angel Reese will face her former team for the first time when the Atlanta Dream visit the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.

A two-time All-Star who was selected seventh overall by the Sky (4-7) out of LSU in 2024, Reese was traded this spring from Chicago to the Dream (7-3) for a pair of first-round draft picks.

Reese set the WNBA's single-season re

Angels promote Trey Mancini to make first MLB appearance since '23

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels placed infielders Vaughn Grissom and Adam Frazier on the injured list on Monday, which paved the way for first baseman Trey Mancini to return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023.

With Grissom (left oblique strain) and Frazier (right elbow inflammation) moving to the 10-day IL, the Angels purchased Mancini from Triple-A Salt Lak

Angels promote Trey Mancini as Vaughn Grissom, Adam Frazier go on IL

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:05:11 GMT

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With Grissom (left oblique strain) and Frazier (right elbow inflammation) moving to the 10-day IL, the Angels purchased Mancini from Triple-A Salt Lak

Mariners place INF J.P. Crawford (bruised hand) on 10-day IL

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:25:06 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners placed infielder J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hand contusion and recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma.

The IL move is retroactive to Saturday.

Crawford was hit in the hand by a 95-mph sinker from Framber Valdez in the third inning of Seattle's loss to Detroit on Friday. Crawford was replaced in

With streak over, Cristopher Sanchez takes aim at Blue Jays

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez aims to start putting up more zeros on the scoreboard when he opposes the host Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

Sanchez (7-2, 1.46 ERA) had his club-record streak of 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings snapped with two outs in the seventh last Wednesday in a 3-2 home win over the San Diego Padres.

It wa

Orioles, Mariners hope to put squandered series behind them in opener

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:55:19 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles will try to shake off their weekend results when they begin a four-game series Monday night in Baltimore.

It's the first of seven games these teams will play across an 11-day period, with a three-game series in Seattle set for June 16-18.

The Orioles are coming off a 3-3 road trip, with Sunday's 6-4 loss at Toronto m

Blue Jays score 6 unanswered to take series from Orioles

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:55:23 GMT

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Yohendrick Pinango started a five-run sixth inning with a solo home run Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

Brandon Valenzuela added an eighth-inning homer as the hosts captured the rubber game of the weekend series.

Four of the sixth-inning runs were unearned because of shortstop Gunnar Henderson's

Orioles' Shane Baz puts unblemished mark on line vs. Blue Jays

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:25:08 GMT

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Shane Baz is undefeated against the host Toronto Blue Jays and hopes to maintain that Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Baz (3-5, 4.29 ERA), who was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to Baltimore in December, has posted a 4-0 mark with a 2.23 ERA in six career starts against the Blue Jays. His team is 6-0 in thos

"Bolton a bad guy," says Trump on former NSA

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:30:18 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has said that his former National Security Advisor John Bolton was 'a bad guy' and is paying the price of his dishonesty.

Trump, in his gaggle with press on Air Force One en route Chippewa Falls on Saturday (local time), said that Bolton wanted to go to war with anybody that talked.

'He's a bad guy, John Bolton. He's a dirty guy and we caught him.

Ernie Clement dazzles all-around as Blue Jays down Orioles

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:19:17 GMT

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Ernie Clement had a three-run homer and a triple Saturday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

Clement also played strong defense at second base and Brandon Valenzuela added three hits and a sacrifice fly as Toronto gained a split of the first two games of the three-game series.

Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Co

Rays moving struggling LHP Steven Matz to bullpen

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:55:11 GMT

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Struggling Rays left-handed pitcher Steven Matz will be removed from the rotation and sent to the bullpen, Tampa Bay announced Saturday.

Matz's ERA climbed to 5.48 after two poor outings, including Tuesday's 8-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in which he allowed five runs and six hits, including two home runs, in 1 2/3 innings.

He gave up six runs on seven h

Orioles add C Sam Huff with C Samuel Basallo ailing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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With Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo nursing an abdominal injury, the club selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk.

Basallo was at designated hitter for the Orioles on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he went down on one knee following a swing attempt. He was ruled out with abdominal discomfort with an MRI on Saturday mo

Orioles, flying high, look to soar past Blue Jays

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:40:24 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles are hitting on all cylinders, and they will aim to keep rolling Saturday afternoon when they try for a series win over the host Toronto Blue Jays.

The Orioles scored five runs in the sixth inning Friday night on the way to a 13-3 victory in the opener of the three-game series.

The teams split four games at Baltimore last week.

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MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames scored four times and drove in four and Schmitt logged four hits, three runs and three RBIs to propel the Giants to the

US States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:06:27 GMT

In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people to vote follo

MD nonprofit: Education reform law could address literacy, math scores

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:24:45 GMT

A new report on child well-being in Maryland shows gains in economic and community health but the state mirrored a national trend of declining test scores.

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Tyler Loop Is 'Moving On' And Still Confident in His Abilities

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:57:03 GMT

Clifton Brown

Tyler Loop delivered on Wednesday, knowing that all eyes were on him.

At the conclusion of mandatory minicamp, the Ravens' kicker was asked to make a 40-yard field goal to prevent the entire team from having post-practice meetings. Loop nailed it, and his teammates celebrated.

That's not how the Ravens' 2025 season ended, but Loop wants people to know he has moved past the cruelest momen

Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa, G Michael Jordan

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:37:35 GMT

The team adds veteran depth along the trenches at the conclusion of the team's minicamp.

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The Eagles have signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa and guard Michael Jordan. Linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King have been waived in corresponding roster moves.

Epenesa was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Iowa, accumulating 24 sacks, 135 tackles,

OTAs Blog: Meet the newcomers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyWednesday, June 10Meet the newcomers:The Steelers held their annual rookie luncheon on Wednesday at Acrisure Stadium, an opportunity for the team to introduce the rookies to the Pittsburgh community.The rookie class was on hand, including draft picks and undrafted players, as well as Coach Mike McCarthy.Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was recognized during the luncheon as the Steelers 2025 recipient of the Jo

Mailbag: Are People Sleeping on Ravens' Rookie Wide Receivers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:46:01 GMT

byRyan Mink&Clifton Brown

@draftuncut: Is Elijah Sarratt the biggest sleeper on the entire roster heading into 2026? 👀 The production, hands and fit with Lamar are being massively overlooked.

Brown:It's too early to project the biggest sleeper on the roster, but I like Sarratt's potential.

As you pointed out in your infographic,Sarratt has a history of being underrated. He didn'

2026 Opponent Preview: Cleveland Browns, Week 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Browns have a quarterback competition and a completely revamped offensive line to sort through but also have a new head coach, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and an array of young skill-position talent

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the middle of their three-day mandatory minicamp, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playb

Roquan Smith Is Ready to Get Back to a High Standard

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:42 GMT

Ryan Mink

Jesse Minter is the Ravens' new defensive architect and play-caller, but Roquan Smith remains the heartbeat. And it's evident that Smith's heart needs some healing after last season.

It was a rough year for the Ravens' oft-proud defense, and that includes Smith. After being named an All-Pro in five straight seasons, he didn't make the cut last year.

Smith still made 130 tackles, but he regis

News & Notes: Calais Campbell Planning for 2026 Season to Be His Last

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:05:58 GMT

Clifton Brown

Calais Campbell plans for the 2026 NFL season to be his final one.

The Ravens' elder statesman will turn 40 years old in September and knows his career is winding down as he prepares for his 19th season.

Campbell, whoagreed to a second stint with the Ravensthis offseason on a one-year deal, reserves the right to change his mind about retirement, but as of now, he's planning to call it qu

Practice Rookies Shine on First Day of Minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:57:42 GMT

Quentin Corpuel

According to Head Coach Jesse Minter, rookie wideouts Elijah Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane might log a lot of playing time this fall compared to other third and fourth-round picks.

Fielding questions from the media after the Ravens' first minicamp practice on Tuesday, Minter spoke highly of the pair's potential role in Baltimore's offense.

"I do think there'll be major opportunities for at

OTAs Blog: Taking his reps

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, June 9Taking his reps:Coach Mike McCarthy made it clear on Tuesday that the final Steelers OTA practices were a perfect opportunity for young players to get plenty of reps."I think the big thing for us this week is really the distribution of the reps," said McCarthy. "We're in a really good spot as far as what we've been able to accomplish with the football team, so we're really trying to get as many

How Ravens Minicamp Could Provide More Insight

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Ryan Mink

By virtue of having a new head coach, the Ravens got a head start on their offseason program this year.

This week, it will conclude with an important mandatory two-day minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center, which will provide more insight on how this year's team is shaping up.

Here are a few notable storylines to watch:

How will Rashod Bateman look in Declan Doyle's

Minicamp Tracker: Latest news, notes & highlights

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT

byDan Salomone&Matt Citak
Minicamp is underway at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
It marks the final three practices of the offseason workout program, which began April 7 with strength and conditioning and ramped up to OTAs over the past three weeks. Wednesday will be the final time players are on the field until training campin West Virginiaat the end of July.
Track the latest news, notes,

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:52 GMT
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:26 GMT
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Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:03:02 GMT
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Oracles stock has surged on AI hype. Now it has to deliver the earnings to match.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:35:28 GMT
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UofG and Lloyds Banking Group announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:37:23 GMT
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Steve Livingston op-ed- Alabama has momentum now lets access colorectal cancer screenings

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:11:02 GMT
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