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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 2 h

Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees' game against the Phillies because of an elbow injury trib.al/Qhi2K6A

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Yankees star Aaron Judge was out of the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia because of an elbow injury.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 6 h

Twins beat Nationals behind two-hitter over Matthews' six-inning start trib.al/WQzbP4V

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Zebby Matthews pitched a two-hitter over six scoreless innings in the best start of his career and the Minnesota Twins started a pivotal homestand with a 1-0 victory over a wild MacKenzie Gore and the

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 7 h

Frances Tiafoe falls to Ben Shelton in straight sets in D.C. Open quarterfinal trib.al/n0eMdlV

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Frances Tiafoe will have to wait another year to play for a championship in his hometown tournament after falling to Ben Shelton in the D.C. Open quarterfinals.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 16 h

Intense heat wreaks havoc on players, fans at D.C. Open quarterfinals trib.al/5oVIKjg

WashTimesSports's tweet card. After pleasant conditions all week long at the D.C. Open, heat indexes across the region soared into the triple digits for the first time as the brutal conditions spared no one and affected everyone.

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 18 h

If Shedeur Sanders is frustrated about not receiving any snaps with the first team during the first week of the Cleveland Browns' training camp, he isn't showing it. trib.al/Gt9sgVE

WashTimesSports's tweet card. If Shedeur Sanders is frustrated about not receiving any snaps with the first team during the first week of the Cleveland Browns' training camp, he isn't showing it.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 18 h

Jazz Chisholm Jr., known for playing with flair, noticed when a Little Leaguer was suspended in baseball's latest bat flip flap. trib.al/IEdPWcp

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Jazz Chisholm Jr., known for playing with flair, noticed when a Little Leaguer was suspended in baseball's latest bat flip flap.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 22 h

One of Kazeem Famuyide's earliest memories is sitting on his father's lap watching Hulk Hogan wrestle in the 1988 Survivor Series. trib.al/joxv80I

WashTimesSports's tweet card. One of Kazeem Famuyide's earliest memories is sitting on his father's lap watching Hulk Hogan wrestle in the 1988 Survivor Series.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 23 h

The global soccer players' union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members. trib.al/cbWxd9w

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The global soccer players' union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members.

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 23 h

The 19th stage of the Tour de France was shortened on Friday after cows infected by a contagious disease were culled in an area along the mountainous route. trib.al/W3NeN0x

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The 19th stage of the Tour de France was shortened on Friday after cows infected by a contagious disease were culled in an area along the mountainous route.

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 23 h

The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Friday. trib.al/bbHbsDc

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details told The Asso

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · 24 h

Hulk Hogan's back had weakened, a failed early attempt at slamming all 525 pounds of Andre the Giant left the "Immortal One" unsteady as the World Wrestling Federation champion once more needed to rally to beat another of wrestling's baddest bad guys. trib.al/uZUE0Vq

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Hulk Hogan's back had weakened, a failed early attempt at slamming all 525 pounds of Andre the Giant left the "Immortal One" unsteady as the World Wrestling Federation champion once mor

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Williams' bid for first winning streak since 2019 ends in loss to Frech in D.C. Open trib.al/ECUi4Bp

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Venus Williams hadn't competed anywhere in more than a year, and so even if this tournament was over for her after a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech in the second round, just being b

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Fever guard Cunningham fined for TikTok post criticizing referees trib.al/ZQuI5TL

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing the league's referees, she wrote on X.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts suspension for 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip trib.al/mZgogSM

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The 12-year-old Little Leaguer played Thursday night for his New Jersey team hours after he faced a suspension from his team's first state tournament game after he was ejected for flipping his ba

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Jets quarterback Fields to be evaluated daily after dislocating toe trib.al/kMUFUVI

WashTimesSports's tweet card. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a dislocated toe on his right foot and will be evaluated by the team on a daily basis.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos trib.al/UXBXa41

WashTimesSports's tweet card. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for in an attempt to

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Spirit's owner donates $100,000 to local charities amid women's soccer midseason break trib.al/x50dckV

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The July break has been busy for the Washington Spirit. The women's professional soccer club introduced its new coach and welcomed superstar Trinity Rodman back from injury. Team owner Michele Ka

Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

D.C. Council chairman schedules vote for RFK Stadium proposal trib.al/USzcFul

WashTimesSports's tweet card. The Commanders' return to the District cleared another roadblock on Thursday.

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 25

Frances Tiafoe seems to go the distance in many matches when playing at his hometown D.C. Open. His second round tilt with Flavio Cobolli, a Washington finalist last year, finally was a welcome exception. trib.al/oOp8lrv

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Frances Tiafoe seems to go the distance in many matches when playing at his hometown D.C. Open. His second round tilt with Flavio Cobolli, a Washington finalist last year, finally was a welcome except

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Washington Times Sports@WashTimesSports · Jul 24

Emma Raducanu beats Naomi Osaka in battle of past Grand Slam champions at D.C. Open trib.al/em8a1Zj

WashTimesSports's tweet card. Emma Raducanu, the 2021 U.S. Open winner, and Naomi Osaka, with four major titles to her name, brought marquee-level anticipation for their second-round match Thursday, with Raducanu winning in straig

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