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Jason Scott & The High Heat, a country band from Oklahoma City, performed their song "Fast As I Can Crawl" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. The band's lead singer, Jason Scott, was once training to be a preacher but changed his path after a personal crisis, which influences his music.
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Jason Scott & The High Heat are a roots-driven country band from Oklahoma City.
Jason Scott, the lead singer, trained as a preacher for several years.
He had a personal crisis of faith that impacted his songwriting.
The band’s upcoming album is called "Playboy."
Their music features an energetic, electrifying sound.
They performed the song "Fast As I Can Crawl" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The performance is available on the CBS News app and website.
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England’s cricket team had a very bad start on day four of the third Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Pakistani bowler Mohammad Abbas got two English batsmen, Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay, out in the very first over. England is now down 2 wickets for just 2 runs and needs 130 more runs to win.
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The match is the third and final Test between England and Pakistan.
It is day four of the Test match.
England lost two early wickets in the first over.
Mohammad Abbas, a bowler from Pakistan, dismissed both English players.
The two English batsmen out are Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay.
England currently has scored 2 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
England needs 130 more runs to win the game.
The game is being played at Edgbaston stadium.
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Aryna Sabalenka is competing in the US Open final against Elena Rybakina, who is set to become the new world number one. Sabalenka aims to win her third consecutive US Open singles title, while Rybakina seeks to continue her strong performance despite a recent ankle injury.
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Sabalenka has been the world number one for 99 weeks but will lose the top ranking to Rybakina.
Rybakina guaranteed her new number one spot by reaching the US Open semi-finals.
Sabalenka is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win three US Open singles titles in a row.
Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the US Open semi-finals with her best performance recently.
Sabalenka’s coach sees losing the number one ranking as motivation for her to try harder.
Sabalenka has struggled with mental focus in previous tournaments but is showing improvement.
Rybakina overcame an ankle injury that almost stopped her from playing at the US Open.
Rybakina won the Australian Open earlier this year by beating Sabalenka in the final.
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Cal Ripken Jr., a famous baseball player, shares how he helped start the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to support kids in need. The foundation offers programs like youth mentoring, building safe play spaces, and STEM education centers, reaching millions of young people across the U.S.
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Cal Ripken Jr. started the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to honor his late father and help underserved children.
The foundation began in Aberdeen, Maryland, and now impacts over 1.6 million young people each year.
Programs include youth mentoring with adults like law enforcement officers and a girls' program called I’M GREAT.
The Youth Development Park initiative has opened 128 safe play fields in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
Over 910 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Centers have been created in 31 states to support education.
The foundation works with many partner organizations and donors to provide resources and opportunities to children.
Cal Ripken Jr. emphasizes teamwork and consistent effort to make a lasting positive impact on youth.
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Manchester City is still playing well despite big changes after their former coach Pep Guardiola left. The team won their first Premier League games this season and started the Champions League with a win. Meanwhile, only one American woman, Rose Lavelle, was nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or Féminin award, which surprised many given the USA’s strong reputation in women’s soccer.
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Manchester City underwent major changes after coach Pep Guardiola left, including many player departures.
New manager Enzo Maresca has kept the team’s playing style similar to Guardiola’s.
Manchester City won their first three Premier League matches and opened the Champions League with a 2-0 away win against Porto.
Several new players are still adjusting to the team this season.
The Ballon d’Or Féminin shortlist has 30 candidates but only one American, Rose Lavelle.
The USA is a leading country in women’s soccer but hasn’t had many players nominated recently.
Changes in women’s soccer show more top players now playing in Europe, which may affect American nominations.
Recent seasons have not seen strong individual performances by American women players compared to previous years.
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Lauren Hemp has played 200 games for Manchester City’s women’s football team since joining in 2018. She is one of the top players in Europe, helping the team win six major trophies and earning several personal awards.
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Lauren Hemp joined Manchester City from Bristol City in 2018.
She reached 200 appearances for Manchester City during a win against Birmingham City.
Hemp has scored 74 goals and created more chances from open play than any other player in the Women’s Super League (WSL) history.
She has won the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) young player award four times and been named in the PFA team of the year three times.
Hemp played a key role in England’s women’s team winning back-to-back European titles.
She was awarded an MBE in 2024 for her services to football.
Last season, Manchester City won both the WSL title and the Women’s FA Cup, with Hemp as a key player.
Hemp recently signed a three-year contract extension with Manchester City and is highly regarded by fans and club supporters.
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Conor Benn will fight Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight world title in Las Vegas. Many boxing experts have shared their predictions, with most favoring Garcia to win by knockout or decision.
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The fight is at welterweight and will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Conor Benn has won 25 of 26 professional fights and aims to win the WBC title like his father Nigel Benn.
Ryan Garcia is the current WBC champion with 25 wins in 28 fights and 20 knockouts.
Benn returned to welterweight for this fight after last competing there in April 2022.
Some experts think Benn’s recent weight struggles could affect his performance.
Most boxing commentators and former champions predict Garcia will win, often by knockout.
A few believe Benn’s toughness could make the fight competitive.
The fight will have live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app starting early on 13 September (BST).
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Ben Shelton reached his first grand slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semi-final. Shelton will play against Alexander Zverev in the final, aiming to become the first American man to win a major tennis tournament since 2003.
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Ben Shelton is 23 years old and from Atlanta.
He beat Frances Tiafoe with scores 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.
Shelton’s powerful serve landed 75% of first serves and included 20 aces.
Shelton is the No. 8 seed; Tiafoe was the No. 11 seed.
The final opponent will be Alexander Zverev from Germany, the top seed.
Shelton aims to end the 23-year gap since an American man last won a major tennis title.
The match was held at Arthur Ashe Stadium with nearly 24,000 spectators.
Shelton’s serve speeds reached up to 149 mph during the match.
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Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona in May and has played five games, providing four assists but no goals yet. He has quickly adapted to the team, impressing with his speed, style, and ability to create chances for other players.
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Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona permanently from Newcastle United for £70 million.
He is only the second English player to join Barcelona on a permanent deal, after Gary Lineker in 1986.
Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona.
He plays mainly as a left winger and fits well with Barcelona’s attacking style.
Gordon learned Spanish and even uses some Catalan phrases with fans.
Last season, he scored 10 goals in 12 Champions League games, performing better in Europe than in the English league.
Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, values Gordon’s final passes and ability to create scoring chances.
Gordon feels at home in Barcelona and expects to improve over time.
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Manchester City’s new players are eager to win, says team captain Ruben Dias. The club has many new signings and a new manager, Enzo Maresca, who players are excited to work with. City has started the season with four wins and faces Manchester United next.
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Manchester City spent a record £458 million on new players this summer.
The team sold players for more than £300 million, losing experienced stars like Rodri and Bernardo Silva.
Ruben Dias became the new team captain after joining from Benfica in 2020.
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola as the manager; Maresca was Guardiola's assistant before.
The team has won its first four games in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
Dias says players are excited and working well under the new manager’s ideas.
Dias signed a contract extension to stay at Manchester City until 2029, with an option for an extra year.
Only four players from the 2023 Treble-winning squad remain, including Dias and Erling Haaland.
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The Solheim Cup golf match between Europe and the USA is tied 4-4 after the first day of play. The article previews the pairs competing in the second day foursomes matches and highlights the excitement around the event.
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After day one, the Solheim Cup score is Europe 4, USA 4.
Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin almost gave the USA the lead but missed birdie putts.
Carlota Ciganda of Europe saved a half point with a tricky shot on the first hole.
Day two features foursomes matches where two players from each team alternate shots.
The morning’s match-ups include well-known golfers like Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Nelly Korda, and Rose Zhang.
The event is creating strong excitement and interest among golf fans.
The article encourages readers to enjoy the unpredictable and competitive nature of the matches.
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The article previews the final weekend of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a nine-time Grand Slam doubles winner, discusses the upcoming championship matches.
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The article focuses on the U.S. Open, a major tennis tournament.
The preview is for the championship weekend, the last part of the event.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, an experienced tennis player, provides expert analysis.
Mattek-Sands has won nine Grand Slam doubles titles.
The preview is available through CBS News and their app.
The U.S. Open is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
Championship weekend includes the final matches for winners in different categories like singles and doubles.
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Alexander Zverev won his men’s semi-final match at the US Open against Karen Khachanov in straight sets. Zverev will now play in the US Open final, making it his third grand slam final in a row.
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Zverev defeated Khachanov with scores of 6-3, 7-6, 7-6.
The match lasted about 107 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Khachanov fought hard, especially in the tie-breaks, but Zverev stayed composed and won.
Zverev has reached three grand slam finals in a row for the first time.
He previously won the French Open (Roland Garros) and reached the Wimbledon final this year.
Zverev will compete in his sixth grand slam final overall.
Khachanov has a strong tennis history, including an Olympic silver medal and a top 10 world ranking.
Zverev’s path to the final did not involve playing top 10 ranked players.
Zverev has a strong head-to-head record against possible final opponents Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
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Alexander Zverev won his match against Karen Khachanov at the US Open, reaching his third Grand Slam final in a row. He will play either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the final on Sunday.
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Zverev beat Khachanov with scores 6-3, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (8-6).
This is Zverev’s third Grand Slam final in a row and sixth major final overall.
He won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this year.
Zverev lost the Wimbledon final in July to world number one Jannik Sinner.
Injuries to top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have helped Zverev reach all four Grand Slam semi-finals this year.
After a slow start, Zverev has not lost a set since the early rounds of the US Open.
The US Open final will be Zverev’s second, after a loss in 2020.
Zverev will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the final, with the two Americans playing their semifinal on Friday night.
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The new World Athletics Ultimate Championship started in Budapest with a colorful and modern setup. Pole vault star Armand Duplantis won the championship and a $150,000 prize, but did not break the world record. The event features top athletes competing in a fast-paced, three-day format with a total prize of $10 million.
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The Ultimate Championship is a new three-day athletics event held in Budapest.
Armand Duplantis, a Swedish pole vaulter, won the pole vault event and claimed $150,000.
The total prize money for the championship is $10 million.
Duplantis did not break the world record but was the clear winner against competitors.
The event uses bright and innovative visuals, like a pink sandpit and black infield, to focus attention on athletes.
Technology, such as augmented reality, shows athlete stats and chances during the broadcast.
Several global stars, including Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson, competed and won events.
The U.S. mixed 4x100m relay team won their race, earning $80,000.
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The article previews the men’s semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open tennis tournament. It also mentions the connection to Gaël Monfils, a player who is leaving the sport.
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The match is a semi-final in the men’s singles at the 2026 US Open.
Players competing are Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.
The article provides background and build-up to the match.
Gaël Monfils, a well-known tennis player, is retiring soon.
The game is part of the US Open, a major tennis event held in the United States.
The article includes analysis from tennis writer Tumaini Carayol.
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Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has been praised by Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso, who compares him to top players Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro has scored 25 goals since joining Chelsea and recently won the Premier League Player of the Month award.
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Joao Pedro joined Chelsea last season and has scored 25 goals and made 11 assists in 57 games.
He won the Premier League Player of the Month for his performance early in the current season.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says Joao Pedro’s playing style is similar to Karim Benzema’s and ranks him alongside Erling Haaland.
Joao Pedro signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and wears the number 9 shirt.
Joao Pedro can play as a striker, midfielder, or winger, showing versatility in his skills.
Benzema, aged 38, has scored 523 career goals and played for clubs including Real Madrid.
Joao Pedro was left out of Brazil’s World Cup team but has been called back for international matches in September.
Alonso said Joao Pedro is motivated and focused on doing well this season.
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Wigan Warriors won the League Leaders' Shield in the 2026 Super League season after beating Catalans Dragons 50-12. This victory continued Wigan's winning streak to 16 games and secured their place at the top of the league heading into the play-offs.
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Wigan Warriors won their sixth League Leaders' Shield in 2026.
They defeated Catalans Dragons 50-12 in the final game of the regular season.
Wigan scored nine tries in the match, including two by Liam Marshall and one each by Harry Smith and Brad O'Neill.
Wigan has won 16 straight games as of this victory.
The team also won the Challenge Cup in May 2026.
Wigan now has a bye week and will play their semi-final at home on 12 September.
Catalans Dragons finished ninth and missed the play-offs.
Captain Liam Farrell will retire at the end of the season.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m race at the Ultimate Championships, beating his main rival Cole Hocker and earning $150,000. Despite having an injury earlier in the year, Ingebrigtsen showed strong form and fast finishing speed to win the race in under 13 minutes.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m race at the Ultimate Championships in 12:59.24.
He beat Cole Hocker, the reigning 5,000m world champion, by nearly one second.
Ingebrigtsen earned a first prize of $150,000 for the win.
Ingebrigtsen had an Achilles injury and flu earlier in the year that delayed his training.
He ran the final lap in 54.39 seconds, showing a powerful finish.
British athlete Jazmin Sawyers finished second in the women’s jump and won $75,000.
The British 4x100m mixed relay team won bronze and shared a $25,000 prize.
Success Eduan, part of the British relay team, is completing her midwifery degree while competing.
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The article covers the first day of the 2026 Solheim Cup golf event. The tournament is a competition between Europe and the United States, held this year in the Netherlands.
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The Solheim Cup is a golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
It takes place every two years.
The 2026 event is being hosted in the Netherlands.
Team USA won the last Solheim Cup two years ago.
The article highlights the activities and results from the first day of the 2026 competition.
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