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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Schwarber has torn ACL, LCL; out for year — PHOENIX — After Kyle Schwarber found out his season was over because of a severe knee injury, he exchanged text messages with Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. There were two things Schwarber wanted: To win and make sure he could be with the team during his rehab.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber out for the year with torn ligaments in his knee — Photos of the Cubs catcher and outfielder Kyle Schwarber in action. — Chicago Tribune — Cubs sophomore slugger Kyle Schwarber was ruled out for the year after an MRI revealed a full tear of two ligaments in his left knee and an ankle sprain.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Kyle Schwarber Out For Year With Torn Knee Ligaments
Kyle Schwarber Out For Year With Torn Knee Ligaments
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Joe Borlik / myfox8.com:
Bruce Springsteen cancels Greensboro concert on Sunday because of House Bill 2 — GREENBORO, N.C. - Bruce Springsteen has cancelled his concert in Greensboro on Sunday because of North Carolina's controversial new LGBT bill. — The legendary musician released the following statement on Friday:
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Bruce Springsteen / Facebook:
A Statement from Bruce Springsteen on North Carolina — As you, my fans, know I'm scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially …
Jordan Beck / Pilot:
Patriots Win; Pine Forest Goalie Suspended for Flagrant Foul — UPDATED SATURDAY, 11 a.m. — Grace Anne Longfellow knocked in two goals, Sophie Casey and Caroline Howery added a goal apiece and the Patriot girls' soccer team took down previously undefeated Pine Forest 4-1 Thursday night in a nonconference clash in Southern Pines.
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Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office:
Deputies Arrest Combative Naked Man — Fresno County Sheriff's deputies have arrested and booked Robert Lopez, 37, of Kingsburg into the Fresno County Jail. His bail has been set at $66,000. — He faces felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, resisting arrest and a misdemeanor for indecent exposure.
CSN Bay Area:
Giants, first baseman Brandon Belt reach long-term deal — SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have locked up another key homegrown player. — First baseman Brandon Belt agreed to terms on a five-year extension Friday, per multiple sources. Financial details were not immediately available …
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Melville to start Sunday for DeSclafani — Right-hander Tim Melville will make his Major League debut on Sunday for the Reds, manager Bryan Price said following the team's 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Friday. — Melville, who was scheduled to start for the Triple-A Louisville Bats on Sunday …
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Nathan McAlone / Business Insider:
80% of people who will have their Netflix prices raised next month don't even know it's coming — Netflix will raise prices on about of its standard accounts next month, and most people have no idea. — In May 2014, Netflix began to raise the price of its standard streaming plan for new subscribers …
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WSVN-TV:
1 dead, 7 hurt after 11-vehicle crash in Miami — MIAMI (WSVN) — A fatal accident involving 11 vehicles has left one person dead and at least seven injured, according to police. — The intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and Seventh Street was shut down at around 12:30 p.m., Friday, after the massive collision.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves center fielder Inciarte leaves game with injury — Left hamstring tightness forced Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte to leave Friday's game in the first inning. — Inciarte said the hamstring still was sore on Friday after he tweaked it during Wednesday's game …
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Los Angeles Times:
Ross Stripling's no-hit debut goes to waste in 3-2 loss to Giants — Dodgers rookie starter Ross Stripling threw 100 pitches in his debut on Friday in San Francisco. — The decision stemmed from caution, the noble pursuit of protecting a young man's arm, rather than the quest for history.
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WOAI:
Two people confirmed dead at Lackland AFB — [On your mobile device? Click here to watch the live stream player.] — UPDATE at 9:42am: Officers confirm two people killed at Lackland Air Force Base, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. — UPDATE at 9:30 a.m. …
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