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South Africa aims to conclude July's international matches unbeaten against Georgia on July 19 at Mbombela Stadium, with Siya Kolisi returning as captain. Georgia, coming off a defeat to Ireland, has made one change to their lineup, while South Africa features new debutants and a strong bench, promising an exciting contest. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: South Africa is set to play against Georgia in their last match of July, with their captain...

The Jamestown Post 14 Eagles lost 6-2 to Fergus Falls Senior Legion Post 30 on July 18 in Detroit Lakes, with Post 30 scoring three runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth. Despite the Eagles narrowing the gap to 5-2 in the sixth, Post 30 sealed the victory with an additional run, while Jacob Fronning earned the win and Edison Walters took the loss. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The...

Kaden Frommelt, a standout player from Marion High School and Des Moines Area Community College, has committed to Florida State University to play NCAA Division I baseball in the ACC. During his senior year, he posted impressive stats, including a .405 batting average, while also excelling on the mound with a 5-0 record and a 0.78 ERA. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Kaden Frommelt, a talented baseball player from Marion High School, is...

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever was named "WNBA Player of the Year" at the ESPYs while sidelined due to a right groin injury that re-aggravated during a game against the New York Liberty. In her second WNBA season, Clark has led the Fever to a winning record, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, and will captain Team Caitlin Clark at the All-Star game. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

The Illinois High School Association has released the official schedule for the 2025 football season, with games starting in late August and culminating in state championships at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois, in late November. The playoffs will begin on October 25, with defending champions including Loyola Academy (8A) and Mt. Carmel (7A), the latter having won its 16th title last year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Illinois high school football teams...

The Phoenix Suns reached a buyout with three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, who is set to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers. Although the Lakers were considered a potential destination for Beal, reports indicate he showed little interest in joining them, opting instead for their crosstown rivals, which strengthens the Clippers in the competitive Western Conference. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A recent report reveals that while the Lakers were interested...