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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - ‘A perfect strike in front of the world’: Roger Clemens remembers Bush’s ceremonial first pitch

MLB legend Roger Clemens joined “National Report” to look back at one of the most memorable moments following 9/11: President George W. Bush’s ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Clemens recalls watching from the bullpen as Bush, wearing an FDNY jacket over a bulletproof vest, took the mound amid chants of “U-S-A” and delivered a strike. He also reflects on where he was when the Sept. 11 attacks unfolded and how baseball helped bring New York and the nation together in the weeks that followed.

YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - 'It was incredible': Roger Clemens reflects on 2001 World Series after 9/11 attacks

Roger Clemens says President George W. Bush’s iconic first pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9/11 was about more than baseball: “It was in front of the world and it meant so much.”

AXIOS (Noah Bressner) - Sports' grip on America sparks summer of political warfare

The WNBA, Major League Baseball and even a golf startup spent the summer as unlikely proxies in some of the country's fiercest national conflicts. Why it matters: American culture has shattered into thousands of tiny shards of glass . But sports remains one of the few forces powerful enough to pull much of the country into the same moment — making it a prime target for political fights. - That kind of shared attention has become a scarce and ultra-valuable resource for activists, politicians and companies. Zoom in: This summer's fights have blown up far beyond the fan bases involved. - Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's biggest star, spent the season absorbing hard fouls. The fight over whether refs were protecting her quickly became a fight…

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Angels fans finally get the news they’ve been waiting for

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to buy controlling ownership of the Angels from Arte Moreno in a deal reportedly valuing the team at a record $4 billion. After more than a decade without a playoff appearance, some fans are hoping the sale marks the start of a new era.

DAILYCALLER (Andrew Powell) - Rams Owner Stan Kroenke To Purchase Angels For Record-Breaking $4 Billion Valuation: REPORT

Sports tycoon Stan Kroenke, ladies and gentlemen

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Arte Moreno Finally Arrested For Gross Negligence Of The Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, CA — The Los Angeles area of Anaheim breathed a collective sigh of relief today after authorities finally arrested owner Arte Moreno for his gross negligence of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.