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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl
For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England

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CBS Sports
· Jul 8, 2026
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Pride Night: When baseball players object
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· Jul 4, 2026
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Boston.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight
Cavalli shouted at Contreras after striking him out looking on a full-count pitch. Contreras then threw his helmet at Cavalli and approached him on the mound. They began jawing at each other and both dugouts emptied. The post Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight appeared first on Boston.com.
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jul 5, 2026
Sonny Gray, Red Sox hand Angels fifth straight loss
Sonny Gray allowed a run and four hits in six innings and Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez hit home runs as the Boston Red Sox routed the Los Angel...
Toronto Sun
· Jun 27, 2026
NHL’s first overall pick Gavin McKenna performs ceremonial first pitch
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Baseball’s ceremonial first pitch had a different feel Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays were about to play host to the Texas Rangers. Fresh off his big night in Buffalo where Gavin McKenna went first overall in the NHL entry draft []
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Related coverage for "Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl": CBS Sports — Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin . The Week — Pride Night: When baseball players object . FOX Sports Digital — Tales From Azteca: Before Mexico vs. England, U.S. Alums Reflect On Historic Mexico City Stadium . Boston.com — Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight. KMJNow – Fresno — Sonny Gray, Red Sox hand Angels fifth straight loss. Toronto Sun — NHL’s first overall pick Gavin McKenna performs ceremonial first pitch