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No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson scores 28 in Summer League debut
No. 2 overall draft pick Darryn Peterson shined in his Summer League debut, scoring 28 points in 27 minutes to help the Utah Jazz notch a 103-102 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at Salt Lake City.,Peterson has the microscope on him after a much-maligned one college season in whic...

Multiple All-Stars could be out when Aces host Fever
The Indiana Fever didn't go away. They just haven't played in more than a week.,They're eager to get back on the court for Sunday's game at the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.,"The players are probably looking forward to it," Indiana coach Stephanie White said. "Certainly, nobody likes t...

Host Mexico look to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...

Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters
The future is bright for Canada even though the present is clouded by a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the round of 16 at Houston on Saturday.,To be fair, the score was not indicative of how the Canadians had the No. 6 team in the world on the ropes in the first half and doesn't diminish the fact that the C...

Can Norway earn first World Cup quarterfinal at Brazil's expense?
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- For the first time in this World Cup, two top-scoring stars meet in a knockout-round encounter when Vinicius Junior's Brazil face Erling Haaland's Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.,Haaland has scored five times in Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998. He is tied...

Lee Hodges, Lucas Glover share narrow lead at John Deere Classic
Lee Hodges shot 4-under-par 67 and moved into a tie with Lucas Glover through three rounds of the John Deere Classic on Saturday at Silvis, Ill.,Glover, the second-round leader, posted 69. The duo is at 16-under 197 with a one-stroke advantage going into Sunday's final round at TPC Deere Run.,Ben Ko...

Kylian Mbappe's penalty lifts France past Paraguay into quarterfinals
PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot for his 19th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament as France outlasted Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory on Saturday in a steamy round of 16 encounter.,With the penalty, earned by substitute Desire Doue's slaloming ru...

Mariners hit three HRs, use Logan Gilbert's arm to demolish Blue Jays
Logan Gilbert pitched 7 1/3 innings of one-hit ball and Randy Arozarena belted a grand slam as the Seattle Mariners routed the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 on Saturday afternoon.,Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and Dominic Canzone added a two-run shot as the Mariners won for the fourth time in ...

No. 2 Alexander Zverev through to 4th round at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev is showing no hangover effects after capturing his first Grand Slam event.,The French Open champion, who typically struggles on the grass at Wimbledon, reached the fourth round with a convincing 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marcos Giron on Saturday at the All England Club.,The Ger...

Riley Greene HR backs Jack Flaherty as Tigers blank Rangers
Riley Greene blasted a two-run homer to support a strong outing by Jack Flaherty as the visiting Detroit Tigers blanked the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.,Flaherty scattered three hits and didn't issue a walk while striking out five in 5 2/3 innings. Flaherty (2-8) has pitched 10 2/3 scoreless innin...

Denny Hamlin edges Kyle Larson for pole at Chicagoland
JOLIET, Ill. -- When it comes to oval tracks, Denny Hamlin has established himself firmly on the throne as king of qualifying.,In Saturday's time trials at Chicagoland Speedway, Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by 0.001 seconds to claim the pole position for Sunday's eero 400 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and Siri...

Ticket prices plunge for U.S.-Belgium World Cup knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices for the United States' highly anticipated round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday plunged by more than 30% before rebounding slightly early Saturday evening.,The get-in price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 on June 1, according to ticket-tr...

Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington prepared for another U.S. Senior Open showdown
Stewart Cink authored a 6-under-par 64 on Saturday to rocket to the top of the U.S. Senior Open leaderboard with one round to go at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.,Cink sits at 9 under 201 through 54 holes as he attempts to go 3-for-3 on PGA Tour Champions majors this year. He'll begin the fi...

Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.,Houston recalled utility player Zach Dezenzo and activated first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the injured list.,Meyers, 30, has batte...

Twins blast 6 HRs, as Yankees continue skid
Kody Clemens lifted a three-run homer with nobody out in the first inning for the Minnesota Twins, who raced out to a six-run lead and hit six homers in their 11-4 victory over the host New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.,On a 95-degree day, the Twins hit three of their homers off New York rooki...

Host Mexico looks to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...

France's Aurelien Tchouameni not in Starting XI vs. Paraguay
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is out of manager Didier Deschamps's starting XI for Saturday's round of 16 clash with Paraguay with a reported groin issue.,Meanwhile, Paraguay will see center back Omar Alderete return to manager Gustavo Alfaro's back five after missing the round of 32 with a ...

Twins RHP Zebby Matthews (foot) departs vs. Yankees
Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews left Saturday's game against the host New York Yankees due to a right foot laceration.,In the fifth inning, Matthews winced after throwing a 95 mph fastball out of the strike zone to Ben Rice.,A trainer and manager Derek Shelton went to the mound to check ...

Reds activate RHP Hunter Greene for season debut
The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the injured list in advance of his season debut Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles.,In corresponding moves, the Reds optioned right-hander Chase Petty to Triple-A Louisville, while outfielder Will Benson was designated for assignment....

Veronica Burton nets 21 as Valkyries continue domination of Dream
Veronica Burton scored 21 points on Saturday afternoon to help lift the visiting Golden State Valkyries to an 88-83 victory over the reeling Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga.,Gabby Williams added 19 points and Janelle Salaun had 14 for Golden State (14-7), which won its fourth straight game and its...