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Yankees secure best start to season in 32 years with fifth straight victory

The New York Yankees are off to their hottest start in 32 years. Following a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros, the Yankees followed up with a 5-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. The Yankees moved to 5-0, setting off on their best start to a season since 1992. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …

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Derrick Henry, who won Heisman Trophy at Alabama, reveals hilarious Nick Saban pet peeve

Nick Saban’s departure from college football after his legendary career, particularly with the Alabama Crimson Tide, has led many to reflect on his years in the game. The latest story comes from one of his former running backs, Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry, who shared some hilarious stories about his old coach. Henry joined “The Pivot” with former NFL players …

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To raise mental health awareness, Nigerian swims length of Lagos' longest bridge

Nigerian swimmer Akinrodoye Samuel has tried to raise awareness of mental health in Africa’s most populous nation, swimming nearly 7.45 miles, the length of the longest bridge in Lagos where many people have jumped to their deaths. Samuel, a swimming coach, said he was moved by the experience of a friend who nearly took his own life due to depression. …

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Woman fatally stabbed in Greek capital after seeking police protection from ex-partner

Greek authorities on Tuesday ordered an urgent investigation into a woman’s fatal stabbing outside an Athens police precinct where she had just requested protection from an ex-boyfriend. The 28-year-old’s death triggered new calls by left-wing opposition parties for femicide — the killing of women or girls with a gender-related motivation — to be recognized as a distinct term in Greece’s …

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LSU star Angel Reese laments increased scrutiny since national title win: 'Haven't had peace'

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recalled her meteoric rise to fame after winning the national championship last season to nearly leading the team back to the Final Four Monday. Reese fouled out of LSU’s loss to Iowa. She scored 17 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, but the team was unable to stop the deadly jump shot of Caitlin Clark. …

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Johnny Damon weighs in on Shohei Ohtani controversy, calls for Pete Rose to be in Hall of Fame

The gambling scandal involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani engulfed the baseball world ahead of Opening Day. Ohtani claimed his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from his bank accounts in order to gamble, but that explanation came after Mizuhara said Ohtani openly helped him pay off gambling debits. Mizuhara has said he lied in his original ESPN interview …

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Mike Tyson admits he's 'scared to death' about Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson has accomplished just about everything a boxer could in the sport – his next opponent in Jake Paul has just 10 professional bouts. Tyson is in the conversation as the best boxer of all-time – on the contrary, while Paul has his eyes set on becoming a world champion, he certainly has a long way to go. But …

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World Central Kitchen, known for providing wartime food aid, delivered millions of meals to Gaza

World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, called a halt to its work in the Gaza Strip after an apparent Israeli strike killed seven of its workers, mostly foreigners. The group, which said it will make decisions about longer-term plans in the region soon, has been bringing desperately needed food to Gazans facing widespread hunger …

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American teen among 3 killed in avalanche near popular Swiss resort

An American teenager and two other people were killed in avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt, police said Tuesday. One person was flown to a hospital with serious injuries. The avalanche occurred at about 2 p.m. Monday in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, above the resort and below the famed Matterhorn peak. Rescuers recovered three bodies and the …

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Arena football player makes ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch leaving coaches, teammates baffled

The NFL may be in its offseason, but several football leagues are in full swing, including the Indoor Football League where a ridiculous touchdown catch was made by a member of the Massachusetts Pirates over the weekend. The Pirates defeated the Sioux Falls Storm, 49-41, this past Friday, and the incredible efforts of wide receiver Thomas Owens helped pick up …

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