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Angels promote Trey Mancini to make first MLB appearance since '23The Los Angeles Angels placed infielders Vaughn Grissom and Adam Frazier on the injured list on Monday, which paved the way for first baseman Trey Mancini to return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023.,With Grissom (left oblique strain) and Frazier (right elbow inflammation) moving to t...

World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to U.S.U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped a Somali referee selected to work the World Cup from entering the United States.,Omar Artan, named Africa's best referee in 2025, was in line to become the first person from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match.,CBP confirmed Monday that will no longer th...

Pirates' Paul Skenes out to correct course as Dodgers visitPaul Skenes has often thrived in the role of stopper and will try to fill the role again on Tuesday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.,The Pirates appeared to be hitting their stride after winning five of six, but then they were swept...

Record 5 SEC teams highlight College World Series field

A record five SEC teams are among the eight-team field that will begin play at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., on Friday.,With No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Georgia Tech failing to make it out of the Regional round, No. 3 Georgia was the highest-ranked team that advanced to the Super Regionals. The ...

Netherlands to replace Jurrien Timber with Lutsharel Geertruida

An ongoing injury to Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was replaced on the Netherlands' World Cup roster by Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.,A groin injury suffered in March forced Timber to miss several months of the domestic season. Although the defender played 55 minutes for Arsenal in the Champions Lea...

Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season

Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.,He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break...

Argentina closer to full health ahead of World Cup opener

Argentina's national team seems to be trending up health-wise ahead of its World Cup opener on June 16.,Star Lionel Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match before the World Cup break on May 25. He might see some playing ...

Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.,He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on hi...