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Jays get the base-runners off Cam Schlittler but can’t finish him off

Cam Shllittler wasn’t at his best, but he was good enough to at least temporarily put the brakes on the Blue Jays’ push for a playoff spot. Schlittler, the second-year Yankees starter who appears to be a Cy Young Award front-runner this season, managed to stick around for six innings, scattering six hits and three […]

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Tharanga edges out Chopra in 88m javelin battle

World leading thrower Rumesh Tharanga edged out India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in a thrilling contest that saw both athletes surpass the 88-metre mark at Lausanne leg of the Diamind League on…

  • Rumesh Tharanga beats Neeraj Chopra by 9cm in 88m javelin
  • Tharanga's throw of 88.14m wins in third round
  • Chopra sets season's best with 88.05m in second round

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. Trade Rumors Quelled by Insider

Trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. have been quelled by Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors quelled.
  • No interest from other teams, no calls made by Steelers.
  • Porter Jr. valued less than Seattle Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon.

What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse

TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.

  • Lansky – The Zionist Gangster documentary explores Meyer Lansky's life in Israel during the 1970s.
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Back to the Future added to Disney+ library.
  • Ian Fleming: The Curse of James Bond documentary on Yes VOD.

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