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Mason Howell, 18, wins U.S. Amateur; youngest champ since 2009

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Former MMA champ Ben Askren receives double lung transplant

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Dave Parker, 2-time World Series champ, 7-time All-Star, dies

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How defending WNBA champ Liberty might be even better in 2025

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Tatjana Maria crowned 1st Queen’s Club women’s champ since ’73

Jun 15, 2025, 12:59 PM ET German qualifier Tatjana Maria capped an incredible week in London as she defeated American No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to…