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Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN As Chairman Under Ellison’s Skydance

Mark Thompson will remain at CNN as Chairman and Editor-in Chief for CNN Worldwide after Skydance closes its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. The announcement on Monday ends, for now, speculation about who will run the network, given that Skydance also is the parent of CBS News. Thompson, who joined CNN in 2023, will serve […]

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Built on defense, belief and Ballhalla, Valkyries keep dream alive

When it comes to the Golden State Valkyries, its where their entire identity lies. That was evident in their Game 3 elimination game against the Dallas Wings in the first round of the 2026 WNBA…

  • Golden State Valkyries built on defense, belief, and fan support
  • Held Las Vegas Aces to 60 points in semifinal Game 1
  • Gabby Williams leads with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists

·sports.yahoo.com

Few Minnesotans have played for U.S. soccer, but MNUFC touts a few new prospects

On Tuesday, the U.S. men’s national team will play at Allianz Field for the fourth time since 2019, but fans in St. Paul have not yet had the chance to cheer for a Minnesotan on state soil.

  • Minnesota United has produced limited USMNT players.
  • Five academy players received youth national team call-ups this year.
  • Kayne Rizvanovich and Darius Randell named to U.S. Under-20 men's national team training camp.

·sports.yahoo.com

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