Several artists have pulled out of the Great American State Fair concert series celebrating the US's 250th birthday, prompting Donald Trump to propose replacing the event with a Make America Great Again rally. Organizers and officials maintain the event is nonpartisan despite the controversy.
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The Texas Rangers have won their first World Series title in franchise history, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5. The Rangers had taken a 10-run lead by the third in Game 4 and went undefeated on the road in the postseason, becoming the first team to win the World Series without a home run in the series. The victory is a testament to the team's resilience and determination.
Tim Wakefield, a former Boston Red Sox pitcher, passed away at the age of 59. He was drafted as a first baseman and later converted to a pitcher, relying on the knuckleball. He helped the Red Sox win their curse-busting World Series title in 2004. The Red Sox organization expressed their condolences, saying he was a beloved member of the family and a pillar of the community.
Brooks Robinson, an 18-time All-Star and legendary third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, has passed away at the age of 83. He was signed by the Orioles in 1955 and went on to become one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, winning 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and making 18 All-Star appearances. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 and his number 5 jersey was retired by the Orioles in 1977. Robinson is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren and will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Orioles history.
Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees has pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history, joining Don Larsen, David Wells, and David Cone as the only Yankees pitchers to do so. This was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez pitched one in 2012 and the first time Germán pitched an entire game in his Yankee career. The Yankees celebrated the historic feat with a standing ovation for Germán, who was visibly emotional after the final out.
Doyle Brunson, known as the “Godfather of Poker” and “Texas Dolly,” passed away on Sunday. He was a two-time world champion and won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002. His influence on the poker world was immense and his legacy will live on for many years to come, with many taking to social media to share their condolences and memories.