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The tire narrowly missed seats filled with spectators, and landed on a parked car.
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Michel Euler/APNadal, who has won 14 French Opens, injured his hip in January during the Australian Open. He has pulled out of other matches earlier in the year, but has not said if he will retire. -
Isaac Brekken/APAlso known as "Texas Dolly," Brunson won 10 bracelets at the World Series of Poker tournament and was also known for writing "Super System," his popular book about the game.
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The 24-year-old pro footballer earned a master's degree in human relations from Oklahoma, where he transferred as a graduate student in 2019. -
Charlotte could be a new tennis hot spot if a $400 million mega-complex is approved in the River District Development. But it would require big public subsidies.
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Blue was drafted in the second round of the 1967 MLB Draft to the Athletics. He spent nine seasons with the team, and was ultimately selected to six All-Star teams throughout his 17-year career.
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Harden contacted John Hao after learning he was a Philadelphia 76ers fan. Hao was paralyzed in a February shooting at Michigan State University that left three people dead and five injured.
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Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said it's "unfortunate that discussions that happen in closed session are shared publicly because it undermines our ability to deliver the best deal for our community."
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Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died on Saturday.
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The Carolina Panthers believe they've finally found their franchise quarterback. The Panthers selected Alabama's Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, the first time the team has selected a QB with the top overall pick since Cam Newton in 2011.
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The 2023 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and the Carolina Panthers have the top overall pick. Most draft analysts still expect the Panthers to select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Coach Frank Reich said even though team officials know who they want, it wasn’t necessarily an easy choice.
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People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.
