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Eating at the Ballpark Has Never Been Better, or More Gluttonous

It’s unavoidable. If you go to a game, the ballpark grub being served is going to be as much a part of the experience as the contest itself.

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Inspirational Negro Leagues documentary recalls greats who endured hardship but played with passion

Interviews, photos and newsreel clips inform ‘The League,’ which stands with the best chronicles of baseball integration.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

The number six jersey of former American basketball star Bill Russell, who died on July 31, is being retired across the NBA

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Bill Russell's No. 6 is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

The number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and Hall of Fame player and coach is being permanently retired by all 30 teams. Russell died July 31 at age 88.

WEKU

NBA will retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 leaguewide

The late Hall of Famer is the first to achieve the honor in the NBA.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

The Independent UK

Manchester football coach crowned FA's National Grassroots Coach of the Year

Rachel Robinson was given the honour during the Community Shield clash between Man City and Liverpool.

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Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning

The Jackie Robinson Museum has opened in Manhattan with a gala ceremony attended by the 100-year-old widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and two of his children

The Independent UK

Jackie Robinson Museum opens in New York after years of planning

Rachel Robinson, who turned 100 on July 19, watched the half-hour outdoor celebration from a wheelchair in the 80-degree heat, then cut a ribbon to cap a project launched in 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dodgers' Mookie Betts embraces his activist side for Black inclusion during All-Star Game

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts wanted to deliver a message before Tuesday's All-Star Game, quietly but with a purpose. It was written in blue airbrush on the black T-shirt he wore during batting practice.

Los Angeles Times

MLB honors Rachel Robinson on her 100th birthday

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts led the tribute before the All-Star Game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Denzel Washington honors Jackie Robinson with a speech at the MLB All-Star Game

"Beyond the field, Jackie Robinson challenged us to become better versions of ourselves," the actor said. The night also brought tributes to Robinson's widow, Rachel, on her 100th birthday.

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Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL over NL for 9th straight ASG win

Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton homered back-to-back in the fourth inning to rally the American League over the National League 3-2 in the All-Star Game

The Independent UK

AL manager Dusty Baker makes a sentimental return to Dodger Stadium — and gets booed

On the whole, though, it was a visit to remember.

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Robinson twins follow Olympian dad’s lead, fuel Young to Class 3A state track title

In beating runner-up Homewood-Flossmoor 53-44, the Dolphins became the first Public League girls track champ since Morgan Park won the Class AA title in 2002.

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Jackie Robinson’s Bat From First ASG Receives Over $1 Million

The bat also came with a letter of authenticity from the Dodgers legend’s wife, Rachel.

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