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Two motorcycle riders killed in qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man

Douglas, Isle of Man (AP) — Two motorcycle riders lost their lives during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on consecutive days. Swiss rider Mauro Poncini, aged 29, perished after a collision in the first lap of the Tuesday session. Sam Naughton, a 37-year-old father of four from the Isle of Man, was killed in a crash on Wednesday.

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No debating this win: Yankees complete a 3-game sweep with a 6-1 rout of the Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones homered and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the…

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  • Gerrit Cole strikes out 8, allows 4 hits in 6 innings
  • Backup relievers Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones hit solo homers

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