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Saturday's gamesBaseballOn Saturday, the Futures Collegiate League features Vermont at Bravehearts at 6:30 p.m. The American Legion State Tournament begins at Adams Field in Quincy with four first-round matchups, while the Little League Majors State Tournament final takes place at Harry Ball Field, featuring the Holden/Walpole winner against Braintree American at 11 a.m. Want More Context? 🔎

Haynes King, quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, aims to build on a historic season as he prepares for the upcoming football year, emphasizing his commitment to winning and teamwork. Despite a shoulder injury, he showcased resilience by adapting his play style and expressed confidence in the team's chemistry, aiming to excel in future games, particularly against rival Georgia. Want More Context? 🔎

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders is set to announce the details of his return to Boulder on Monday, with expectations of good news regarding his health as he prepares for the 2025 season without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, and Heisman winner Travis Hunter. His absence since April raised concerns about his future, but he is now ready to lead the team, attending a Big 12 Conference media event on July 9. Want More...

The opening game of the three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals, scheduled for Friday night, has been postponed due to weather and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday. Tanner Bibee and Kris Bubic are set to pitch the afternoon game, while Joey Cantillo faces Noah Cameron in the nightcap, with the Guardians looking to extend their recent success after winning seven of their last nine games....

All-Star Kyle Stowers hit his 23rd homer, and Otto Lopez's tiebreaking double led the Miami Marlins to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Jackson Chourio extended his hitting streak to 18 games with his 17th homer, while Christian Yelich's ninth-inning walk tied his career-high on-base streak at 30 games. Want More Context? 🔎

The San Francisco 49ers are witnessing an intense kicking competition between incumbent Jake Moody and new acquisition Greg Joseph during training camp, drawing attention from star players like Nick Bosa. Moody, recovering from a challenging second season, has modified his kicking approach for consistency, while both kickers faced a rough patch recently, highlighting the pressure introduced by new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. Want More Context? 🔎