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Automated Strike Zone System Glitches in A's Game
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Automated Strike Zone System Glitches in A's Game

The Athletics found themselves on the wrong end of an apparent technological error Saturday when the Automated Ball-Strike system confirmed a pitch as a strike despite replay evidence showing it missed the strike zone.

5/31/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Spurs Eliminate Thunder, Advance to NBA Finals
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Spurs Eliminate Thunder, Advance to NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night, ending the defending champions' season and propelling the Spurs back to the NBA Finals.

5/31/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NHL Legend Dennis Hull Dies at 81
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NHL Legend Dennis Hull Dies at 81

Dennis Hull, the five-time All-Star forward who played alongside his superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada defeat the Soviet Union in the historic 1972 Summit Series, has died at the age of 81.

5/31/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Tennessee Coach Denies Handshake Line Comment at WCWS
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Tennessee Coach Denies Handshake Line Comment at WCWS

Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly has denied allegations that she made inappropriate comments to a former player during a post-game handshake line at the Women's College World Series. The incident occurred following the Volunteers' extra-innings victory over Texas Tech on Saturday.

5/31/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Tiafoe Advances at French Open After Heated Five-Setter
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Tiafoe Advances at French Open After Heated Five-Setter

American tennis player Frances Tiafoe survived another marathon five-set match at the French Open on Saturday, advancing to the fourth round following a contentious third-round battle with Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria that included a verbal confrontation between the two competitors.

5/31/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Panthers Captain Barkov Leads Finland to Championship Final
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Panthers Captain Barkov Leads Finland to Championship Final

Aleksander Barkov, the Florida Panthers captain who missed the entire NHL season due to injury, guided Finland to a 4-2 victory over Canada at the ice hockey world championship in Zurich. The win sets up a final matchup against Switzerland.

5/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Arne Slot Dismissed as Liverpool Manager
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Arne Slot Dismissed as Liverpool Manager

Arne Slot's tenure as Liverpool manager came to an end on Saturday when the club dismissed him from his position. Despite the difficult conclusion, the Dutch manager deserves recognition for the challenging task of succeeding club legend Jurgen Klopp.

5/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NCAA Says Sorsby Case Would Set Historic Precedent
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NCAA Says Sorsby Case Would Set Historic Precedent

The NCAA has stated that allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play would make it the first major American sports league to permit an athlete who bet on their own games to continue competing. The statement comes as Sorsby seeks a district court injunction to play this season.

5/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Bobby Valentine Revives Iconic Disguise at Citi Field
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Bobby Valentine Revives Iconic Disguise at Citi Field

Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine delighted fans by donning his legendary sunglasses and fake mustache disguise while throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field on Friday night, one day before his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame.

5/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Former Indiana QB Placed 40 Bets on Hoosiers
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Former Indiana QB Placed 40 Bets on Hoosiers

Court documents reveal Brendan Sorsby wagered approximately $90,000 on Indiana football over four years while serving as the team's quarterback, using accounts registered to family members and friends.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Nebraska Extends Win Streak to 27 with Walk-Off Homer
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Nebraska Extends Win Streak to 27 with Walk-Off Homer

Ava Kuszak delivered a dramatic game-winning home run in the tenth inning as Nebraska defeated Arkansas in the opening round of the Women's College World Series on Thursday night, extending the nation's longest active winning streak to 27 consecutive victories.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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