Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 1982, Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1988, DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player was born. In 1991, Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019) was born. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

2026 MLB Home Run Derby Participants: Here's Who Has Committed

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					2026 MLB Home Run Derby Participants: Here's Who Has Committed

The 2026 Home Run Derby will be full of dingers, and here's who we know will be there mashing them.

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Boston.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Willson Contreras to become 1st Red Sox participant in Home Run Derby since 2011

I’m a little bit nervous, I won’t lie. But I think it’s going to be fun.” The post Willson Contreras to become 1st Red Sox participant in Home Run Derby since 2011 appeared first on Boston.com.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 1, 2026

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby wasn't scheduled until Monday, July 13, in Philadelphia. The Chicago Cubs decided they'd use Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres as an early preview of what fans may see 12 days from Wednesday.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 6, 2026

Fantasy Baseball Week 16 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters highlight Dansby Swanson, Esmerlyn Valdez

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Padres, Giants and Brewers

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 25, 2026

NASCAR Chase Tracker: Who's In, Who's Out, Who's On The Bubble?

NASCAR is returning to The Chase postseason format. So which drivers are in, out or on the bubble?

Phillies Nation

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· Jun 30, 2026

This year’s Home Run Derby has much to live up to from its last Philadelphia installment

Look back on the last time Philadelphia hosted the Home Run Derby, when two prolific sluggers put on a show.

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

A laughably bad American League has allowed one of baseball's worst teams to climb into the playoff race

The New York Yankees are 2-11 in their last 13 games as a historically bad American League season puts the 42-48 Red Sox near a playoff spot.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

Yankees–Red Sox deliver Sunday Night Baseball’s biggest audience in 15 years

Viewership is in for the first New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball this season, and it is marking a 15-year high for the Sunday-night series. From the bottom of the fourth inning, when the game was joined in progress by NBC, the game averaged 4.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Betting Odds (6/25/26)

Runs may be difficult to come by Thursday at Rogers Centre, as the Blue Jays have struggled versus left-handed pitching of late and will be tasked with solving southpaw MacKenzie Gore. With Kevin Gausman set to oppose him, our Rangers vs. Blue Jays prediction will target Under 8 runs in the series opener. The Blue [...] Read More... The post Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Betting Odds (6/25/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

UPI

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· Jul 8, 2026

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani clubs 300th career home run

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani clubs 300th career home run

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jun 22, 2026

MLB’s latest labor proposal would overhaul draft, player development

Insight on just how contentious the upcoming MLB labor battle will become is coming to light with the season nearing the midway point.The collective b...

PBS NewsHour

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· Jun 23, 2026

Mamdani, AI industry flex political power in New York and what else to watch in Tuesday's primaries

There are a few races to watch on Tuesday as voters head to the polls for primaries in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah.

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 25, 2026

Experts Predicting Utah Will Get The Next MLB Team!

Experts Predicting Utah Will Get The Next MLB Team!

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 21, 2026

Registration Opens for Expanded Run Dollywood Harvest Half Marathon Weekend

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WOKI) - Runners can now sign up for the upcoming Run Dollywood Harvest Half Marathon Weekend, which returns this fall with an exp...

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 27, 2026

Jacob Gonzalez walk-off lifts White Sox to 10th straight home series win

(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)Jacob Gonzalez delivered a one-out, walk-off single as the Chicago White Sox claimed their franchise-record 10th straight home series with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth and Braden Montgomery (bunt) all singled for their second hits to open the ninth inning against Daniel Lynch IV (2-2).Fac

The Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

Three Tottenham players who must convince Roberto De Zerbi during pre-season

Competition will be fierce for minutes next season, so impacting the right impression is key

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jun 23, 2026

Famous Horses Are Headed to Missouri State Fair

Famous Horses Are Headed to Missouri State Fair

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Joey Chestnut net worth: How much prize money did he win at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Joey Chestnut received 10,000 for finishing first in the men's competition.

TheGamer

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dead By Daylight Smashes Record Player Count During 10th Anniversary Celebrations

The game's tenth anniversary has players flocking back in their droves.

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