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Men to compete in artistic swimming at Olympics for first time 07/17/2023 07:53pm • FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers — now called artistic swimmers — have heard the putdowns before. But they're getting the last laugh. Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they're being Maryland reports first heat-related death of the year as DC region grapples with extreme heat 07/13/2023 05:37pm • Maryland has reported the state’s first heat-related death of 2023, a 52-year-old Cecil County man, as the D.C. area faces a hot, dry summer. The state’s Department of Health tracks both heat-related illnesses and heat-related deaths from May through September. In 2022, during those months, t Women's tennis tour program provides education, exposure for female coaches 07/13/2023 06:10am • CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — On a hazy, 80-degree afternoon in April, Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette practiced with Julia Grabher about 24 hours before each would win a second-round match on the green clay of the WTA’s Charleston Open. While one of Linette’s two coaches, Iain Hughes, of Dentist accused of poisoning wife searched online for ways to get away with murder, police say 07/12/2023 08:58pm • CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Shortly after beginning an affair, a Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife searched online for answers to questions such as “is arsenic detectable in an autopsy?” and “how to make murder look like a heart attack," police said. Days later, James Craig's wife, A Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas 07/09/2023 10:42pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. For his second act in Las Vegas, Wembanyama showed some fire. The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft looked much more like himself in his second game Nuñez's 3-run double, Misiorowski's 102 mph pitch highlight NL's 5-0 win in Futures Game 07/08/2023 11:42pm • SEATTLE (AP) — Nasim Nuñez's cleats had the words “Esta en la sangre,” which translates to “It's in the blood.” The shoes were a tribute to his late grandfather Jose, who was known for the saying. “Two weeks, maybe like a week-and-a-half ago my grandfather passed away, and he’s the on After brief stint in US, Ugandan baseball hopeful eager for his next chance 07/06/2023 05:34pm • FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Dennis Kasumba dreams of reaching the major leagues. For now, this past month was close enough — when the 5-foot-6 catcher from Uganda had a chance to play for the Frederick Keys of the MLB Draft League. “When I’m here, I get a lot of experience,” the 19-year-ol Spirited, candy-eating heptathlete Anna Hall has world title on mind and world record in sight 07/06/2023 05:59am • Heptathlete Anna Hall isn't one to hold back her emotions. Those grimaces or dances reveal her precise thoughts about a particular jump, throw or run. She’s an open book, too — with her journal. The reigning world bronze medalist encourages her coaches to scan her entries for insight into her wo Tuesday set an unofficial record for the hottest day on Earth. Wednesday may break it. 07/05/2023 08:42pm • The planet's temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in decades and likely centuries, and Wednesday could become the third straight day Earth unofficially marks a record-breaking high. It's the latest in a series of climate-change extremes that alarm but don't surprise scientists. The glob What Happens if You Default on a Loan? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • You may take out a loan, fully intending to pay it back, but then the unexpected happens: You default, failing to repay your debt. Even responsible borrowers can default on loans. Job loss, lost wages and other blows can lead to loan defaults, as can unexpected events, such as the coronavirus pandem Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert's ban through 2024 07/03/2023 07:32pm • Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024, keeping the two-time Triple Crown winner from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby and other races for an additional year. Churchill Downs Inc. announced Monday it was continuing Baffert’s ban at least thro AL West-leading Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Royals 06/30/2023 08:33pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aroldis Chapman is headed to the Texas Rangers in a trade after smoothing out his rough ending with the New York Yankees by impressing teammates and the front office during a brief stay with the Kansas City Royals. The AL West leaders acquired Chapman from the Royals on Fri Back Pain Relief and Management 06/29/2023 08:00pm • Back pain is one of the most common ailments among Americans. At least 80% of adults will have some severe low back pain episode in their lifetimes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Of those who suffer from back pain, about 8% of adults experience persistent or ch From Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France 06/26/2023 03:00pm • LONDON (AP) — France might not know too much about baseball. Fashion is another story. As Major League Baseball tries to solve Europe, it's looking for ways to connect with the locals and grow its fan base. In Britain, there's a common language and a similar bat-and-ball game in cricket. The Nethe Does Tart Cherry Juice Really Improve Sleep Quality? 06/25/2023 08:00pm • If you are up at night because you can't sleep, you have a lot of company. As many as 70 million Americans have problems getting a good night's sleep, according to a review of research published by the Institute of Medicine Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research. There is no one solution for bette