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Junior Caminero homers again, leads Rays past Astros for 9th win in a row

Is this the start of another streak? Caminero has 10 HRs in 10 games for the AL-leading Rays. Read more.

 
 
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Rays hope to be represented well on AL All-Star team releasing Saturday

Notes | Junior Caminero seems the likely starter at third base, with Yandy Diaz, Bryan Baker, Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez the best bets to join him in Philadelphia. Read more.

 
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Rays sweep AL June awards, with Junior Caminero, Drew Rasmussen on top

The slugging third baseman is named the league’s best player for June and the veteran right-hander earns the pitching award. Read more.

 
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3 takeaways from Lightning development camp

The next group of prospects take in valuable lessons throughout the week. One player even nets a contract. Read more.

 
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Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde in World Cup thriller

The teams go to extra time, with Argentina moving on to the Round of 16. Read more.

 

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Scenes from Cape Verde-Argentina nail-biter in World Cup round of 32

Photo gallery | The tiny island nation of Cape Verde, whose team has been training in Tampa, gave the defending champs all they could handle. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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