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Jazz Chisholm had a message for Cleveland, and he delivered it at full volume. With the Yankees clinging to a tie in the eighth inning, Chisholm stepped into a chorus of overrated chants and answered with a home run, sending New York to a three-two win over the Guardians. Statement made, receipts submitted.
Speaking of debuts that nobody will forget, Braden Montgomery walked into the big leagues Tuesday night and immediately made himself at home. The Chicago White Sox rookie stepped to the plate in the tenth inning with the game on the line and launched a two-run walk-off homer to beat whoever was in the way six to five. That is not a bad way to introduce yourself to the world.
And turning to the World Cup, a story that goes well beyond the pitch. Somali referee Omar Artan, who made FIFA's final list and was set to become the first referee from his country to officiate at the tournament, was denied entry to the United States. When he landed back in Mogadishu, a crowd of supporters and officials met him as a hero. The situation has cast a shadow over what should be a celebration of global football.
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