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Campaign for LeBron’s services begins

MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. "We're waiting for you Bron," the tour posted on social media. Get ...

Letter

Suggestions in response to Firestone Park: Postings in the Park column Dear Editor, My letter is in reference to the June 5, 2026 article, “Postings in the Park,” written by Pat Tingle. Pat asked for suggestions on how to improve the “dismal” appearance of the park gardens. I worked at Firestone Park for four-and-a-third years. Because I took ownership of my designated gardens, they received my excellent care. Often the work load was overwhelming; however, it was a privilege being surrounded by all the beauty in the Firestone “Flower” Park – that was my name for the ...

LeBron taking his talents elsewhere

(AP) — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his ...

More knockouts than wins for U.S.

(AP) — The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative at 8 p.m. Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 in Santa Clara, California. The Americans last, and only, knockout win came on June 17, 2002, when they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the round of 16 in South Korea. The good news for the Americans is they should have a healthy Christian Pulisic after the star ...

Joint ends Serena’s comeback

LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking. The 20-year-old Joint had said there was "always a part of me that wanted to experience playing against her." After getting what she wished for — a first-round meeting with the tennis icon — Joint delivered on the biggest stage. The Michigan-born Australian showed few nerves in winning the biggest match of her life — defeating Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Tuesday to spoil the 44-year-old Williams' singles comeback at the All England Club. "I didn't get much ...