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June 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Acclaimed composer Kaija Saariaho dies at age 70 of brain tumor

Kaija Saariaho, who wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century, has died.

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May 26, 2023 at 4:02 pm

Yankees’ Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpires

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball “for his recent conduct toward major league umpires.”.

May 25, 2023 at 9:45 am

Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract

Gustavo Dudamel surprisingly announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra, two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27...

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May 24, 2023 at 8:34 pm

Frazier, Henderson power 8-run 7th, Orioles win 9-6, stop Yanks’ 5-game win streak VIEW

Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer and pinch-hitter Gunnar Henderson had a go-ahead, two-run double in an eight-run seventh inning that rallied the Baltimore Orioles...

May 15, 2023 at 2:03 pm

MLB’s new pitch clock may be leading to more blown saves VIEW

The pitch clock has sped up baseball as hoped, and it might be leading to more exciting endings, too.

May 13, 2023 at 4:24 pm

Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8 VIEW

Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggio’s team record for consecutive stolen bases at the start of a career...

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May 12, 2023 at 5:51 pm

Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86

Don Denkinger, a major league umpire for three decades whose blown call in the 1985 World Series overshadowed a career of excellence, died Friday.

May 11, 2023 at 1:42 pm

`It Ain’t Over’ spotlights Yogi Berra’s play over persona, narrated by granddaughter

“It Ain’t Over” aims to elevate Yogi Berra's playing career alongside his persona as a cultural icon.

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May 9, 2023 at 8:03 am

Pintscher to become Kansas City Symphony music director

Matthias Pintscher will become music director of the Kansas City Symphony for the 2024-25 season.

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May 8, 2023 at 4:37 pm

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry, a pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival during a career of more than three decades...

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