Joe Morgan, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox who led the team to two division titles, has died at 95. He managed the Red Sox from 1988 to 1991 and was known for turning the team’s season around in 1988, a period called “Morgan Magic.”
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Joe Morgan died on Saturday night at age 95, as announced by the Red Sox.
He managed the Boston Red Sox from 1988 to 1991.
Morgan led the Red Sox to two American League East division titles (1988 and 1990).
The 1988 team won 19 of 20 games after Morgan took over as manager midseason.
The Red Sox were swept by the Oakland Athletics in the American League Championship Series in both 1988 and 1990.
Morgan also played 88 major league games as an infielder from 1959 to 1964 with five teams.
He worked for the Red Sox as a manager, coach, and scout from 1974 to 1991.
Morgan was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006.
Notable players managed by Morgan include Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens.
The team called the turnaround under Morgan "Morgan Magic," celebrating his positive impact on the club.
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Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth-round match at the US Open against Tommy Paul, advancing to the quarter-finals. After a four-month break due to a wrist injury, Alcaraz is focusing on recovery while playing well, and he will next face Ben Shelton. Other Americans like Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen also reached the quarter-finals.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open fourth round.
This is Alcaraz’s fourth singles match after a four-month injury break.
He missed the French Open and Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.
Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2026.
Alcaraz is focusing on recovery and reducing activities like golf to protect his wrist.
Ben Shelton, who has lost to Alcaraz three times, will face him next.
American players Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen also reached the quarter-finals.
Frances Tiafoe beat Daniil Medvedev and has won all 10 matches on the US Open’s secondary court.
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Two towns affected by fires, Lahaina and Paradise, came together to play a football game named the Unity Bowl. This event marked their first meeting on the football field, symbolizing recovery and connection through sports.
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The towns involved are Lahaina and Paradise.
Both towns have been affected by fires in recent years.
They organized a football game called the Unity Bowl.
This game was the first time these two teams played against each other.
The event promotes unity and healing after traumatic events.
Football was used as a way to bring the communities together.
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This article provides highlights from the third and final One Day International (ODI) cricket match between England and Ireland. The game took place at New Road, Worcester, and is part of a series of three matches.
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The article covers the third ODI match of a three-game series between England and Ireland.
The match was played at New Road, Worcester.
Highlights show key moments and important plays from the game.
Previous matches in the series were held at Grace Road, Leicester, and the County Ground, Derby.
Each highlights video is about 29 minutes long.
The series is part of the Women's ODI cricket competition, happening in 2026.
Viewers are encouraged to enable JavaScript for full access to the videos on the BBC iPlayer website.
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Football expert Troy Deeney has selected his Premier League team and manager of the week based on recent match performances. He highlighted players from various teams for their strong performances, including Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya and Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes.
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David Raya from Arsenal made important saves, earning praise as the league’s best goalkeeper.
Ezri Konsa (Arsenal) and Ronald Araujo (Liverpool) both showed strong defensive skills this week.
Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) scored two goals as a left-back, a defensive position.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) scored a well-placed goal and has performed well overall this season.
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) was recognized as a key leader and captain for his team.
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) created two goals from midfield despite transfer speculations.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) faced criticism but was noted as an important player expected for top scorer awards.
David Moyes (Everton) managed to get good results despite losing attacking players in transfers.
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The United States women’s basketball team won a close game against Italy 55-52 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Despite poor shooting, strong plays by Jackie Young and Breanna Stewart helped the U.S. secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
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The U.S. team led 42-39 after three quarters but faced tough competition in the fourth quarter.
Jackie Young scored 10 points, including six in the final quarter.
Breanna Stewart made a key basket late in the game and had 11 rebounds despite shooting poorly.
Chelsea Gray contributed important points in the final minutes.
Italy’s Cecilia Zandalasini missed a last-second three-pointer and argued she was poked in the eye during the play but later apologized.
The U.S. struggled with shooting, making only 28.6% of their shots and 1 of 12 three-pointers.
The U.S. led 22-14 in points from free throws.
Italy’s top player, Zandalasini, scored 14 points and had seven rebounds.
This was the closest U.S. loss threat in a Women’s World Cup game since 2006.
The U.S. will play the Czech Republic next in their final group match.
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Luke Littler won the Czech Open darts tournament in Prague by beating Luke Humphries in the final. Littler is the world number one and this win earned him £35,000 and a place at the European Championship in October.
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Luke Littler beat defending champion Luke Humphries to win the Czech Open.
Littler is the world number one player in darts.
Littler defeated Krzysztof Ratajski, Danny Noppert, and Michael van Gerwen before reaching the final.
Humphries is the world number two player and was aiming for his fourth Czech Open win.
In the final, Littler came from behind and won 8-6 against Humphries.
Littler won £35,000 prize money for his victory.
The win secured Littler a spot at the European Championship in Dortmund in October.
Both players expressed respect and determination for future matches.
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Carlos Alcaraz won against American player Tommy Paul at the US Open and reached the quarterfinals. Alcaraz showed strong tennis skills after recovering from a wrist injury and is aiming to win the tournament again.
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Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul with scores of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
Alcaraz had been out for almost five months due to a right wrist injury.
He is a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
Alcaraz has an 18-match winning streak in major tennis matches.
He is 23 years old and from Spain.
Alcaraz has now reached the quarterfinals in five of his six US Open appearances.
He is close to a perfect 13-0 win record against American players in Grand Slam events.
Alcaraz will next play against either Ben Shelton from the U.S. or Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece.
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The New York Giants signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year contract extension worth $13 million. This deal keeps Winston on the team through 2028 and allows the Giants to save money under their salary limits this year.
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The contract extension for Jameis Winston is for two years and $13 million.
Winston was previously on a two-year, $8 million deal before this extension.
Winston is 32 years old and going into his 12th NFL season.
He is currently the backup quarterback for the Giants, behind starter Jaxson Dart.
Winston also serves in a mentor role and is part of the team’s leadership council.
The contract extension helps the Giants manage their salary cap for the 2026 season.
Winston was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay.
His NFL career includes time with the Buccaneers, Saints, Browns, and now the Giants.
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The United States women’s basketball team won a close game against Italy 55-52 in the Women’s World Cup. Jackie Young scored 10 points and helped the U.S. maintain their long winning streak in the tournament.
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The U.S. women’s team won 55-52 against Italy in Berlin.
Jackie Young led the U.S. with 10 points.
The U.S. has now won 32 straight World Cup games since 2006.
The game was very close, with the U.S. trailing 50-48 with just over four minutes left.
The U.S. scored seven unanswered points in the final minutes to secure the win.
Italy’s Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 points, the most for her team.
The U.S. shot only 29% from the field and made just 1 of 12 three-point attempts.
Italy is playing in the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1994.
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Arsenal has started the new Premier League season strongly, winning all three games and beating Chelsea 2-1 in an important match. Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal come from behind to win against Chelsea, who spent a large amount on new players during the summer.
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Arsenal spent nearly £200 million on new players during the summer but did not sign a top striker.
Chelsea spent about £350 million on new signings since last season.
Arsenal won their first three games and lead the Premier League alongside Manchester City.
Chelsea scored first in the match against Arsenal through Morgan Rogers after two minutes.
Arsenal’s goals were scored by Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard, who scored the winning goal.
Odegaard has been in strong form, scoring three goals in four matches this season.
Arsenal’s players showed strong teamwork and resilience by recovering after conceding an early goal.
Experts praised Arsenal’s gameplay and Odegaard’s influence on the team’s success.
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Aryna Sabalenka won her match against Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open quarter-finals. She showed strong play despite some difficulties and will next face Linda Noskova.
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Sabalenka beat Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the US Open quarter-finals.
Sabalenka struggled at times during the match but won the last five games.
She is the two-time defending US Open champion and has won 18 matches in a row at this tournament.
Sabalenka has not reached a final since March despite a strong start to her season.
Her current world No.1 ranking is under threat from players like Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff.
Sabalenka focuses on her own game and avoids worrying about ranking scenarios.
Her next opponent, Linda Noskova, recently beat Marta Kostyuk, who has been in very good form.
This upcoming quarter-final will test Sabalenka’s readiness to win her third US Open title in a row.
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Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix after starting in 19th place, making it one of the most impressive comebacks in Formula 1 history. His team boss, Toto Wolff, predicted the win before the race, noting Antonelli's strong mindset and ability to pass many cars quickly.
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Antonelli started the race in 19th position due to a grid penalty for using too many engines.
He steadily moved up the ranks during the race, reaching 12th place before a red flag (race stoppage) caused by another driver's crash.
After the restart, Antonelli quickly advanced to eighth, then seventh, and later battled with leading drivers.
His team boss, Toto Wolff, said he expected one of his drivers, either Antonelli or George Russell, to win the race.
Antonelli's early laps were strong and strategic, helping him pass many cars efficiently.
George Russell started near the front and led parts of the race but finished behind Antonelli.
This victory is now considered a remarkable achievement in Formula 1 racing, showing exceptional skill and determination.
Antonelli has won seven out of 13 races this season so far.
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Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal while playing two former right-backs as midfielders. Their midfield is weak partly because key midfielder Moises Caicedo is injured, and recent transfer efforts to strengthen the midfield failed.
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Chelsea spent £349 million in the summer transfer window.
In a recent match, Chelsea used two players who began as right-backs in midfield positions.
Reece James, originally a right-back, played midfield and missed marking Arsenal’s winning goal scorer.
Moises Caicedo, an important midfielder, is out injured for an unknown time.
Chelsea tried but failed to sign several midfielders, including Lamine Camara and Alex Scott.
Chelsea sold midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125 million but did not sign a direct replacement.
Chelsea’s lack of midfield depth was visible as they struggled in possession and creativity.
Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso believes James can develop into one of the best midfielders.
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The 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament has seen several matches finishing after 2 a.m., causing players and fans to feel tired. This late-night schedule has raised questions about how late matches should continue, given the challenges for players and audiences.
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The U.S. Open had three matches finish after 2 a.m. within the first six days of the tournament.
Two other matches ended past 1 a.m.
Players like Alexander Zverev and Jessica Pegula have expressed concern about the late finishing times.
Wimbledon has an 11 p.m. curfew on matches, and the French Open schedules only one match per night.
The U.S. Open traditionally features night matches, but this year the late finishes are more extreme.
On opening night, Venus Williams played her match starting at 12:13 a.m., one of the latest starts in U.S. Open history.
The late match times make it difficult for both players and some fans, as many people prefer to sleep rather than watch very late matches.
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Aryna Sabalenka won against Taylor Townsend to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Carlos Alcaraz, returning from injury, is also advancing in the men’s competition, while many American players are competing strongly in this round.
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Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3.
Sabalenka struggled early but improved her play to win in straight sets.
This was the first match between Sabalenka and Townsend.
Sabalenka will face either Linda Noskova or Marta Kostyuk next.
Carlos Alcaraz is returning after a four-month wrist injury and is continuing his winning streak in Grand Slam events.
Ten American players, including Taylor Townsend and Tommy Paul, reached the round of 16, the highest number in a Grand Slam since 2002.
Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and others are key American competitors remaining in the tournament.
Matches also continued Sunday with notable players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Emma Navarro, Jessica Pegula, and Daniil Medvedev playing.
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a late goal to help Everton draw 2-2 against Manchester United in a Premier League match. Everton came from behind twice to secure the point in stoppage time.
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The match was between Everton and Manchester United in the Premier League.
Everton fell behind twice during the game but managed to equalize each time.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a stunning goal in added time to secure the draw.
This game marks Maitland-Niles' return to English football.
The final score was 2-2.
The match report was published recently, about 27 minutes before the article.
Both Everton and Manchester United are followed topics in the article.
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Arsenal, the current champions, won a London derby match against Chelsea by coming from behind to win 2-1. The game was played at Arsenal's home stadium, Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal are the reigning champions in the Premier League.
Arsenal played against Chelsea in a London derby match.
Chelsea spent a large amount of money on their team.
Arsenal scored two goals, while Chelsea scored one.
The match took place at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s home ground.
Arsenal came from behind, meaning they were losing before scoring to win.
This match was part of the Premier League season.
The match report is currently only available to users in the UK.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has signed a new four-year contract extending his leadership through the 2030 season, ending in March 2031. His deal ties most of his pay to the NFL’s and his own performance.
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Roger Goodell’s contract extension runs through March 31, 2031.
The deal is mostly performance-based, with over 95% of compensation linked to results.
Robert Kraft, chairman of the NFL’s compensation committee, announced the extension.
Goodell has been NFL commissioner since 2006, after starting in the league office in 1982.
He has already signed four contract extensions during his tenure.
Financial details were not disclosed, but Goodell reportedly earned nearly $64 million for two past seasons.
Under Goodell, NFL popularity and revenue have grown significantly, highlighted by record team sale values.
The contract expiration matches the end of the current collective bargaining agreement in 2031.
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Dan Hicks is starting his 35th season at NBC Sports by calling a football game between Notre Dame and Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. He is known for announcing Notre Dame football, golf tournaments, and Olympic swimming and skiing events.
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Dan Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 after working three years at CNN.
He began his NBC career doing play-by-play for regional NFL games from 1992 to 1997.
Hicks is the lead announcer for golf and also covers swimming and skiing at the Olympics.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be his ninth time calling swimming events.
He has covered notable athletes such as Michael Phelps and Tiger Woods.
Hicks has called 27 tournament wins by Tiger Woods, including three U.S. Open titles.
He has called Notre Dame football games since 2013, with a gap before returning in 2024.
His 35th season starts with the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game at Lambeau Field, a special setting for the event.
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