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British Open Key Hole
A look at the key hole Thursday in the first round of the British Open:
Celebrities
O.J. Simpson granted parole, set to be released as early as October
O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination with the former football star.
Twins
Polanco homers, Pirates beat Brewers 4-2 for 4-game sweep
The Pittsburgh Pirates spent a good portion of the first half of the season trying — and failing — to find any sort of traction.
Twins
Smoak (2 HRs), Blue Jays get sun help to shade Red Sox 8-6
Justin Smoak hit a pair of homers and Steve Pearce drove in two runs when Boston second baseman Brock Holt lost his popup in the sun, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the Red Sox 8-6 on Thursday.
Sports
Monfils upset by Dutra Silva in 2nd round of Croatia Open
Rogerio Dutra Silva upset second-seeded Gael Monfils 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Croatia Open on Thursday.
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