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Guardians star José Ramírez making progress after hand surgery, will soon begin batting practice

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CLEVELAND — José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. The seven-time All-Star has been out since having a portion of the hamate bone in his left hand removed on June 16. Ramírez injured his hand while making a swing against the Detroit Tigers three days earlier. Chris Antonetti, the Guardians' president of baseball operations, said Ramírez has been hitting off a tee and is scheduled to start overhand batting practice "over the next couple days." Antonetti said ...

Coldwell Banker mercies Stanton in five innings

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HANCOCK — Cody Turner provided the game-winning walk off hit for Coldwell Banker Craig Heinonen as it allowed Chase Kinnunen to cross home in the fifth inning in a game against Houghton Building Supply/Stanton Thursday. It was run No. 10 for Coldwell, and clinched a 10-0 victory for them. ...

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

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ATLANTA — England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City. Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday. The late victory, England's second ever at the World Cup after conceding the first goal, earned the 1966 champions a spot in the round of 16 and a match against co-host Mexico. "It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock and our moment would come," Kane said after scoring his fourth and fifth goals of ...