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Argentina shut down Austria 2-0 as Lionel Messi makes history
Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup goals record in the 38th minute and scored another near the final whistle to help Argentina ease past Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon.,Monday's win clinches a spot in the round of 32 for Argentina, which can earn first place in Group J if ...
Report: Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
Ahead of their final group match on Friday against Iran, the Egyptian World Cup team's plan to fly directly from Vancouver to Seattle was declined by local security officials, the club said. ,After posting their first-ever World Cup victory on Sunday over New Zealand in Vancouver, the Egyptians want...
Argentina shuts down Austria 2-0 as Lionel Messi makes history
Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup goals record in the 38th minute and scored another near the final whistle to help Argentina ease past Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon.,Monday's win clinches a spot in the round of 32 for Argentina, which can earn first place in Group J if ...
MLB's latest labor proposal would overhaul draft, player development
Insight on just how contentious the upcoming MLB labor battle will become is coming to light with the season nearing the midway point.,The collective bargaining agreement between the MLB Players' Union and team owners is set to expire on Dec. 1, and negotiations on a new pact are expected to be comb...
4-star WR Julius Jones Jr. makes legacy pledge to Notre Dame
Not one but two of Julius Jones' sons -- 4-star wide receiver Julius Jr. and 4-star safety Andre -- are following in his footsteps by committing to play football at Notre Dame. ,Both sons announced their commitment to Notre Dame on Monday on a live appearance of "The Pat McAfee Show.",Julius Jones J...
Senators GM: Brady Tkachuk requested trade to Panthers
Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios confirmed in a press conference Monday that Sunday's blockbuster trade which sent Senators star Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers came about at Tkachuk's request.,Staios did not share the reason why Tkachuk asked for the trade, which wil...
Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record vs. Austria
Lionel Messi added to his legacy Monday afternoon by scoring his record-breaking 17th career World Cup goal in the first half of Argentina's match vs. Austria in Arlington, Texas, breaking a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose.,Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored the historic goal on a first-touc...
Note of pride says Iran World Cup team leaves L.A. with 'dignity'
A representative for Iran's national soccer team left a note in the locker room Sunday showing appreciation to Los Angeles, while mentioning peace and global unity, after a scoreless draw against Belgium in a World Cup Group G match.,Iran played each of its first two matches at Inglewood, Calif., am...
Storm rookie G Flau'jae Johnson signs with Unrivaled
Seattle Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson has signed a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league announced on Monday.,The 22-year-old guard from LSU is the second member of the WNBA's 2026 draft class to sign with Unrivaled after Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles.,Johnson and Miles were both...
Oilers sign D Connor Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M contract
The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.5 million contract on Monday.,Murphy, 33, had four points in 20 games with the Oilers after arriving in a March 2 trade with Chicago.,He tallied 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in a combined 80 games with the Blackhaw...
Northwestern C Jackson Carsello gets injunction for '26 eligibility
Northwestern center Jackson Carsello is eligible to play college football in 2026 after receiving an injunction Monday in Cook County court in Illinois.,Carsello initially was ruled ineligible by the NCAA this spring after applying for a waiver for a sixth season. ,The NCAA argued that Carsello -- w...
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk posts 'Go Commanders'
Having "played his last snap" for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is apparently pushing for a cross-country move.,Aiyuk shouted out the Washington Commanders in his Instagram story on Sunday night, yelling "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" ...
Report: Oilers D Connor Murphy gets 5-year, $20.4M extension
The Edmonton Oilers are signing veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.4 million extension, TSN reported on Monday.,Murphy, 33, had four points in 20 games with the Oilers after arriving in a March 2 trade with Chicago.,He tallied 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in a combined 80 gam...
White Sox reinstate C Kyle Teel from 60-day injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated catcher Kyle Teel from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Teel, 24, opened the season on the IL. After straining his right hamstring during Team Italy's World Baseball Classic game against the United Stat...
Current extend 2-time MVP Temwa Chawinga through '29
The Kansas City Current signed two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga to a contract extension which runs through the 2029 season.,The 27-year-old forward has recorded 42 goals and 11 assists in 56 regular-season matches since arriving in 2024.,Financial terms of the deal announced Monday were not...
Marketa Vondrousova suspended 4 years for refusing doping test
The International Tennis Integrity Association announced a four-year suspension for former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova on Monday after she refused an anti-doping test last December.,Vondrousova, who peaked at No. 6 in the world rankings in September 2023 after winning the 2023 Wimbledon c...
Mammoth sign coach Andre Tourigny to new contract
The Utah Mammoth signed head coach Andre Tourigny and assistant coach Blaine Forsythe to new multi-year contracts on Monday.,The club also signed two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Adam Foote to a multi-year contract to join Tourigny's staff as an assistant coach. Financial terms of the deals w...
Report: Celtics, Heat finalists for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the finalists in trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, ESPN reported Monday.,The two-time NBA MVP is expected to be dealt before the start of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, per the report.,The Celtics' offer reportedly include...
Reports: Mavericks hiring Michigan's Dusty May as head coach
The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire national championship-winning Michigan coach Dusty May to fill their head coaching vacancy, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday.,May, 49, guided the Wolverines to a 37-3 record and an NCAA Tournament title in his second season in Ann Arbor in 2025...
Germany D Nico Schlotterbeck (ankle) out for World Cup
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.,Schlotterbeck sustained a medial ankle ligament injury in Saturday's 2-1 win against Ivory Coast in Toronto.,The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund center-back was replaced at halftime by Antonio Ru...