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GRAND CHUTE – The Seymour baseball team finished as runner-up in the WIAA Division 2 state championship, losing 5-4 to New Berlin Eisenhower in a thrilling game. Despite a strong season at 26-4, the team was unable to secure the title, with Eisenhower winning in the seventh inning after a walk-off double, while Seymour showcased impressive defensive plays throughout the match. Need More Context? 🔎

Wellington pitcher Tori Payne led her team to its first softball title, pitching all 12 innings during the state tournament and earning the Sun Sentinel Palm Beach County large-schools player of the year accolade. With a .426 batting average and a 16-2 record, she is set to continue her career at UCF, expressing her love for the campus and coaches. Need More Context? 🔎

In a tightly contested game, the Chicago White Sox lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, marking their seventh consecutive defeat. Miguel Vargas drove in a key run against Erick Fedde, who was traded from the Sox last season, but the Sox struggled to maintain leads, falling to 23-51 overall and 4-20 in one-run games, as manager Will Venable emphasized the need to make crucial plays to secure wins. Need More Context? 🔎

Tottenham Hotspur was fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association for crowd misconduct due to anti-gay chants from their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September. The sanction highlights ongoing issues with fan behavior and the need for improved conduct at sporting events. Need More Context? 🔎

The documentary "Surviving Ohio State" exposes the extensive abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, revealing that Ohio State University was aware of the misconduct yet failed to protect student-athletes, allowing the abuse to escalate to 2,800 survivors. Despite acknowledging their failures, the university has sought to dismiss lawsuits from survivors, highlighting a significant lack of accountability and care for those affected. Need More Context? 🔎

The Oregon State men's basketball team has recruited Slovenian guard Matija Samar for the 2025-26 season, as announced by head coach Wayne Tinkle. Samar, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard with notable performances for the Slovenia national team and in the Spanish Segunda FEB, brings scoring ability and versatility to the Beavers, joining a class of new teammates including Yaak Yaak and Malcolm Christie. Need More Context? 🔎