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Last Night In Baseball: Ketel Marte Hit A Walk-Off Homer You Have To See

  • Ketel Marte smashed a walk-off homer (and a dramatic bat flip) to beat the Dodgers — his third walk-off of the season and a huge moment in Arizona’s split with L.A.
  • The Cubs staged a wild ninth to win on a Pete Crow-Armstrong walk-off — Shea Langeliers also had a crazy day with a regular homer and an inside-the-park shot; Chicago now leads MLB with seven walk-offs.
  • Weird baseball moment: a comebacker off Twins reliever Justin Lawrence struck the mound, ricocheted into center and allowed two Royals to score — a bizarre play that decided the game.

Inside USA Goalkeepers' Healthy Competition To Be The World Cup Starter

  • Matt Turner says he’ll likely be overwhelmed (maybe even cry) when the U.S. anthem plays at the June 12 World Cup opener vs. Paraguay at L.A. Stadium.
  • Matt Freese — buoyed by Gold Cup heroics and recent starts — appears to be the frontrunner to start over Turner in 2026.
  • Despite the competition, the trio (Turner, Freese, rookie Chris Brady) and teammates show strong camaraderie and professionalism.

More than half of Latin Americans deported from US to Congo are now back home

  • More than half of the 15 Latin Americans deported in April to Congo have since returned to their home countries, several with help from the UN's International Organization for Migration.
  • U.S. immigration judges had found many were likely to face persecution if returned home, fueling criticism of the administration's use of third‑country deportation deals.
  • Legal battles continue: some deportees remain in Congo despite court orders, and rights groups are challenging related agreements across Africa.

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest Question Facing Every AFC Team Entering Summer

  • Can new Bills head coach Joe Brady — plus a switch to a 3-4 defense under Jim Leonhard — finally get Josh Allen over the Super Bowl hump?
  • Will the Patriots keep rookie QB Drake Maye upright after 68 sacks last season despite adding A.J. Brown and reshaping the offensive line?
  • Once Patrick Mahomes is healthy, do the Chiefs have enough reliable pass-catchers (with Kenneth Walker added but Rashee Rice’s availability in question) to repeat as contenders?

Trump administration asks banks to monitor employers paying unlawful workers

  • U.S. Treasury urged banks to detect and report identity theft and payroll fraud tied to people not authorized to work in the U.S. after President Trump’s recent executive order.
  • The agencies released 18 "red-flag" indicators and highlighted risks from labor brokers and complicit employers—especially in agriculture, construction, domestic service and hospitality.
  • Regulators (FinCEN, FDIC, OCC, NCUA and IRS) specifically told banks to scrutinize Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs).

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