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☆ Trump describes US as an occupied country in dark closing message focused on immigration
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Eric Bradner | Kate Sullivan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

That’s all it is,” Trump said, as he vowed to launch a massive deportation effort. Trump was closing his third presidential campaign Monday with the same anti-immigration rhetoric that he used to launch his first White House bid. “Four years of Kamala have delivered nothing but economic hell for the American workers,” Trump said. It was a long discussion that is contrary to previous messaging from Trump and his campaign, which has encouraged people to vote early. One way, there’s only one way.”He added, “We have to win the old fashioned way and then fix it.

Persons: Donald Trump, ”, Kamala Harris, Trump, ” Trump, Megyn Kelly, Kelly, Kamala, “, They’ll, Roberto Clemente, Harris, Joe Biden Organizations: CNN, Trump, Republican, Pittsburgh Pirates, Sun Locations: United States, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Springfield , Ohio, Mexico, China, Pittsburgh, North Carolina, Michigan, Puerto Rican, Keystone, Michigan , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada

☆ Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that their bipartisan legislation had passed the House of Representatives and would be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill to honor King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, had already passed unanimously in the Senate. The medal, awarded by Congress for distinguished achievements and contributions to society, has previously been given to athletes including baseball players Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, and golfers Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson and Arnold Palmer. King had already been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

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☆ Orlando Cepeda, baseball Hall of Famer, dies at age 86
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at age 86, his family announced via the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Cepeda made his major league debut with the Giants in 1958 – the year they moved from New York to San Francisco. Orlando Cepeda, then a player for the Atlanta Braves, poses for a photo in 1970. APCepeda is one of only two players in National League history to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, unanimously. St. Louis Cardinals' Orlando Cepeda scores in the eighth inning of a baseball game as New York Mets catcher J.C. Martin, right, and umpire Tim McCarver, left, watch at Shea Stadium in New York in 1968.

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☆ Former Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield dies at 57
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield throws a pitch to the New York Yankees in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 25, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 1 (Reuters) - Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, whose unpredictable knuckleball flummoxed opponents during a career in which he won two World Series championships, died on Sunday after a battle with brain cancer. "Tim's kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball," said Red Sox principal owner John Henry. After a standout season for Boston's Triple-A minor league team, Wakefield was a hit with the Red Sox in 1995, going 16-8 with a 2.95 ERA in what might have been his best season. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers of his generation and a key part of the most successful era in the history of the Boston Red Sox," said MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred.

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CNN —Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died Sunday morning at age 57, the team announced in a news release. “Our hearts are broken with the loss of Tim Wakefield,” the Red Sox posted on X on Sunday. His 186 victories in his Red Sox career are just six behind team record-setters Young and Roger Clemens. At his retirement announcement in February 2012, Wakefield said all he ever wanted to do was to help the Red Sox be champions. “Tim’s kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball,” said Red Sox owner John Henry.

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☆ Yankees rally past Pirates thanks to ninth-inning error
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/57] Sep 15, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The statue of former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente (21) outside of PNC Park. Earlier, Ben Rortvedt, DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Judge hit RBI singles for the Yankees (75-73). In the bottom of the second, Peguero singled and later scored on Reynolds' single for a 2-1 Pirates lead. In the sixth, Cabrera singled, Rortvedt walked and LeMahieu singled to drive in Cabrera to tie it. In the bottom of the sixth, Miguel Andujar walked and went to second on Joshua Palacios' single.

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☆ Jays blank Red Sox behind Jose Berrios' gem
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Sep 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida (7) looks up outside the dugout before playing the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays (81-67) ended a four-game losing streak and are 4-4 on a 10-game homestand. The Red Sox (74-74) were coming off a split of a doubleheader against the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday. Bo Bichette walked with two outs and Guerrero hit his 23rd home run of the season on a blast to left-center field. Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy, recalled from Triple-A Worcester, struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh and added a perfect eighth.

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☆ Rookies square off as Padres chase another win over A's
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

With Melvin watching from the first base dugout in Oakland for the first time since May 2009, the Padres (78-70) delivered an 8-3 win in the opener of the three-game series on Friday. Melvin was back at the site of six A's trips to the postseason in his 11 seasons. "I loved it," said Melvin, who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Atherton and attended the University of California. Padres starter Matt Waldron (0-3, 5.55 ERA) hopes to get the type of support on Saturday that Seth Lugo received in the Friday opener. The 25-year-old has allowed just one home run in 25 1/3 innings, none when he served as an opener in a 4-0 win at Houston on Monday.

Persons: Bob Melvin, Melvin, he'll, Tony Kemp, Roberto Clemente, I've, Matt Waldron, Seth Lugo, Waldron, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Fernando Tatis Jr, Jose Azocar, Mason Miller Organizations: Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Padres, NL, University of California, Houston, San, Astros, Thomson Locations: Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay, Atherton

☆ Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

When Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. “We are Roberto Clemente, so you know who we are. Half a century after he played, many of today’s Latino baseball players credit him for paving the way. “The name Roberto Clemente is something that fills us with passion and admiration,” said Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara, who was born in the Dominican Republic. The Roberto Clemente Award is given each year to a player for charitable work in the community.

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