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San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham runs with the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, March 26, 2023, in Boston. Graham had pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge stemming from a July 2022 speeding stop, according to the Wake County (N.C.) District Attorney's office Thursday, June 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

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Spurs' Devonte Graham pleads guilty to 2022 DWI and awaits sentencing next month
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,06/29/23-4:54PM , 865 Reads
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham has pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge stemming from a July 2022 speeding stop.
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Sydney Porter waves a rainbow fan while watching Leslie Carter perform during the Dallas Southern Pride Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration at The Cove Aquatic Center in Dallas, Saturday, June 17, 2023. From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations. (AP Photo/Emil T. Lippe)

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Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
By JAMIE STENGLE - Associated Press
Thu,06/29/23-2:05PM , 759 Reads
DALLAS (AP) — From speaking at a health equity forum to striking a pose to the beats of a DJ set at a party on a pedestrian bridge, Naomi Green spent one weekend this month jumping from one event in Dallas to another that celebrated Juneteenth and Pride together.
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LSU head coach Jay Johnson celebrates their victory over Florida in Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 26, 2023. LSU won the national championship 18-4. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

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Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion again
By ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
Tue,06/27/23-9:45AM , 710 Reads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jay Johnson was a West Coast guy and doing just fine coaching at Arizona when the opportunity to take over at LSU presented itself.
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LSU celebrates after defeating Florida in Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 26, 2023. LSU won the national championship 18-4. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

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LSU wins 1st College World Series title since 2009, beating Florida 18-4 one day after 20-run loss
By ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
Mon,06/26/23-9:50PM , 630 Reads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU went from its low point of the season to the ultimate high in a span of 24 hours.
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