Bring on the reinforcements! Returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races

These injured stars expected to come off the IL could prove as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.

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Freshman phenoms: Which first-year CFB players are set to shine?

They are not the top-ranked recruits, but these first-year players could affect conference and CFP races.

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Koivun, with just 6 starts, books final playoff spot

Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June and won the 3M Open in only his third start, narrowly hung on to the 70th spot and goes from college to the postseason in only two months.

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The Argentine who wishes he could play for Wales

Proud of his Welsh roots, Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions.

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Drought and the war in Ukraine changed what families in Kenya could afford to eat

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had an almost immediate impact on global energy markets and the movement of food around the world. During the first year of the conflict, international crude oil and natural gas prices rose sharply.

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The Guardian•

Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers Business live – latest updates Millions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity…

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