ESPN update to Michael Pennel Jr. story - ESPN
On June 18, 2026, ESPN published a story about Michael Pennel Jr. and an investigation into the death of a woman in the Dominican Republic who disappeared on September 5, 2021.
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American guard Davion Mintz joins Dubai Basketball from Germany’s Wurzburg Baskets
DUBAI: American guard Davion Mintz becomes the latest addition to Dubai Basketball for the 2026-27 season, joining the team from Wurzburg Baskets in Germany on a multi-year deal.
MLB players, owners at odds over potential Olympic participation, including punishment for declining: report
Paul Skenes stops by the MLB on FOX set pregame to discuss the impact of playing for the United States ahead of the World Baseball Classic final vs. Venezuela and the energy in the locker room, including sporting Team USA Hockey jerseys pregame.
Padres' De Vries, Rays' Flewelling star in MLB Futures Game - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Leo De Vries was given a nickname back home in the Dominican Republic as he developed into the top international amateur player of the 2024 class: El Mutante. The name stuck, and he had a jeweler make him a custom pendant once he signed with the San Diego Padres for $4.2 million in 2024.
Canada's women's volleyball team advances to VNL Finals for 1st time
Canada's women's volleyball team secured a spot in the Volleyball Nations League Finals for the first time on Sunday with a four-set win over the Dominican Republic in Hong Kong.
Bromell beats Lyles in Paris Diamond League 100m, Duplantis wins
PARIS, June 28 : Trayvon Bromell upset reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles to win the men's 100m at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, while Armand Duplantis dominated the pole vault at Stade Charlety.
17-year-old MLB prospect swipes eight bases in minor league game
Former MLB catcher Raffy Lopez joins 'Saturday in America' to discuss league's warnings regarding uniform alterations. Lopez discusses how MLB warned Giants players for bible verses, but allowed other messages, sharing his personal faith journey.
Paulino, El Bakkali victorious as Tharanga pips Chopra in Doha Diamond League
DOHA, June 19 : Paris Olympics champion Marileidy Paulino soared ahead of her competitors to clinch a dominant 400m victory at the Doha Diamond League, while Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga took the win over two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday.