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MLB says ‘discipline was warranted’ for umpire Pat Hoberg after gambling investigation

CNN  —  Major League Baseball has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg after investigating him for potentially violating the league’s gambling rules – the second notable betting incident…
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Charles Barkley says he’s retiring from broadcasting after 2024-25 NBA season

CNN  —  Charles Barkley, the basketball Hall of Famer whose second career as a blunt, no-BS commentator on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” may have…
Politics

South Africa’s Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal

The African National Congress and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance, agreed on Friday to work together in…
Sports

The rise in sports betting and gambling violations by pro athletes, in 4 charts

CNN  —  As the sports betting industry continues to rake in record-breaking revenue, a growing number of professional athletes have…
Politics

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and…
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US Open: Exasperated Scottie Scheffler tosses and slams clubs but squeezes into weekend as Ludvig Aberg edges ahead

CNN  —  Many have waxed lyrical about the might of Pinehurst No. 2 across its 117-year history, but on Friday…
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Host Germany kicks off Euro 2024 with 5-1 hammering of Scotland

CNN  —  Host Germany kicked off Euro 2024 in spectacular fashion on Friday, hammering 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Munich to…

Stock market today: US stocks end the week higher after cool inflation, Apple AI hype

US stocks traded mostly lower on Friday but ended up for the week after a cool May CPI report. The…
Politics

DOJ won’t prosecute Merrick Garland after House GOP held him in contempt over Biden tapes

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department confirmed Friday, as expected, that Attorney General Merrick Garland will not face charges after House…
Politics

CEOs at Trump meeting: Ex-president ‘meandering’ and ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump failed to impress everyone in a room full of top CEOs Thursday at the Business Roundtable’s…