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Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women chosen to officiate matches at the World Cup–the first time a woman will be… Read More »SOCCER/ World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar
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OAKLAND, California–After Shohei Ohtani became the first player ever to qualify both as a hitter and pitcher for the league leaders, he spoke of wanting… Read More »MLB/ Ohtani vows to win more, lead Halos to playoffs in 2023
The sleep tech market has been awakened during the novel coronavirus pandemic, rapidly growing to meet the increased health consciousness needs of consumers. Riding the… Read More »Sleep tech market doubles in value during the COVID pandemic
Young Stephen Curry fans in Tokyo have a new basketball court to play on named after their hero and lined with images of the NBA… Read More »Steph Curry’s court opens in Tokyo prior to the NBA opener
MINNEAPOLIS–Mike Trout had three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 10-3 on Sunday. Trout… Read More »MLB/ Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
ARLINGTON, Texas–Taylor Ward hit a tiebreaking RBI double during Los Angeles’ three-run sixth inning that ended with a triple play and Matt Duffy had a… Read More »MLB/ Angels beat Rangers 5-2 despite Texas’ triple play
SEATTLE–Yu Darvish limited Seattle to two hits over eight innings, Wil Myers provided the primary offensive highlight with an RBI double and the San Diego… Read More »MLB/ Yu Darvish dominates for 8 innings, Padres top Mariners 2-0