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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani welcomed back warmly in Anaheim - ESPN

ANAHEIM, Calif. — When he prepared for his first at-bat in Tuesday's top of the first, fans saluted him with a standing ovation. When he roped a line drive down the right-field line two innings later, «MVP» chants greeted him as he reached third base. And when he was intentionally walked in the 10th inning — paving the way for Mookie Betts' game-breaking three-run homer immediately thereafter, setting up the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 victory — the largest Angel Stadium crowd of the season jeered loudly.

Mongolia declines to arrest Vladimir Putin during his visit despite ICC warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Mongolia on Tuesday with no sign that the host country would bow to calls to arrest him on an international warrant for alleged war crimes stemming from the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

At the US Open, player-commentators become part of the story

NEW YORK : Nick Kyrgios and Chris Eubanks are making headlines with the microphone instead of the racket at Flushing Meadows this year, as the player-commentators find themselves in the spotlight at the U.S. Open.

Called 'Monkey, Mental' By Fellow Villagers, Deepthi Jeevanji Fights Taboo To Achieve Paralympics Glory

The Paris Paralympics 2024 has shown the world that anything is achievable if one has the will. The athletes, despite challenges, have risen to glory. India's Deepthi Jeevanji is among those inspirational athletes whose journey was full of challenges, but they never gave up. Deepthi Jeevanji bagged the 16th medal for India as she won the bronze on Tuesday in the women's 400m T20 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. The para-athlete finished the race in 55.82 seconds.

Conners, Hughes, Pendrith to be Canada's 1st trio to play in same Presidents Cup

This year's Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club will be the most Canadian version of the international men's golf event, ever.

"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said it's time to move on from the euphoria of a second successive Olympic bronze medal if the side desires to retain its Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China this month. Under Harmanpreet's leadership, India won a second successive bronze medal for the first time in over half-a-century at the Olympics in Paris recently. But Harmanpreet said it's time to move and start afresh after a deserving break for the Asian showpiece to be held from September 8 to 17.

Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins another gold, plus Wednesday's medal chances

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TJ Doheny beaten by Naoya Inoue in world super bantamweight fight

Irish boxer TJ Doheny beaten by Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue in an undisputed super bantamweight championship title fight at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani welcomed back warmly in Anaheim - ESPN

Mongolia declines to arrest Vladimir Putin during his visit despite ICC warrant

At the US Open, player-commentators become part of the story

Called 'Monkey, Mental' By Fellow Villagers, Deepthi Jeevanji Fights Taboo To Achieve Paralympics Glory

Conners, Hughes, Pendrith to be Canada's 1st trio to play in same Presidents Cup

"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins another gold, plus Wednesday's medal chances

TJ Doheny beaten by Naoya Inoue in world super bantamweight fight