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Gotham F Katie Lampson announces retirement at 34
Two-time NWSL champion Katie Lampson announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday at age 34.,The Gotham FC forward also played professionally in Germany, Australia, Norway and England after a decorated career at Wake Forest. Her NWSL career also included stints with the Washington Sp...
Panthers acquire G Akira Schmid from Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,"Akira is a talented and athletic goaltender who has shown poise in high-pressure moments," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement on Monday. ...
With Dodgers facing A's, Dave Roberts awaits milestone win
Dave Roberts was speaking about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani hitting two homers to reach 300 for his career, while not mentioning he has a bigger milestone in his own sights.,Roberts will look to record his 1,000th regular-season victory as a manager when his Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Athlet...
T1, Liquid reach Mid-Season Invitational play-in final
Team Liquid advanced Tuesday to face T1 in the play-in stage final at the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon, South Korea.,The winner of Wednesday's best-of-five Round 4 match will qualify for the bracket stage, an eight-team tournament that begins later this week with a $2 million...
Aces star A'ja Wilson (ankle) out for Commissioner's Cup final
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been ruled out for the Commissioner's Cup championship game against the host New York Liberty on Tuesday night due to an ankle injury.,The WNBA's first four-time WNBA MVP, Wilson initially was listed as questionable for the game after rolling her right ankle durin...
TJ Rumfield, Rockies aim to cool off Marlins
Hunter Goodman grabbed the headlines with a three-homer day at Minnesota on Saturday, and the well-earned attention overshadowed what his Colorado teammate is doing.,Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield is riding a 12-game hitting streak and will have a chance to extend it when Colorado faces the Miami...
Mariners ride youth movement into rematch vs. Angels
It would appear the Seattle Mariners' middle infield is set for the foreseeable future.,Second-year second baseman Cole Young went 3-for-3 with two home runs and combined with rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, the team's top prospect, to turn three double plays in a 6-2 victory Monday night against the...
D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking to continue their mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the National League West rivals meet in a rematch in Phoenix on Tuesday night.,Having already swept three-game sets both at home and in San Francisco, the Diamondbacks made it seven in a row over the ...
Injury-riddled Cubs chase series win vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs keep losing players and winning games.,Hours after putting utility man Matt Shaw and reliever Ethan Roberts on the injured list, the Cubs recorded a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday night for their seventh win in eight games. ,Chicago will try to win the thre...
Red Sox ride 'pretty good roll' into rematch vs. Nationals
Less than a week can make a world of difference in a baseball season.,After leaving Colorado last Wednesday following a series loss to the majors-worst Rockies, the Boston Red Sox followed a four-game series sweep of the archrival New York Yankees with a win Monday in the opener of a three-game set ...
Cam Schlittler bids to end Yankees' skid in clash vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers
Cam Schlittler and Tarik Skubal expressed mutual admiration for each other's pitching prowess on Monday.,A day later, New York's Schlittler and Detroit's Skubal will put admiration aside and focus on opposing hitters when the Yankees host the Tigers in the middle contest of a three-game series.,The ...
Mets, Blue Jays share trail of disappointment
The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for a series victory against the visiting New York Mets on Tuesday night in what could be one of the few highlights of a disappointing homestand.,The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak Monday night with a 2-1 victory in the opener of the three-game series,...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez strives to shut down Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen Cristopher Sanchez at his best.,The standout left-hander hopes to return to that level Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Pirates in the second contest of a four-game set.,Sanchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA) did not allow a run in five starts in May as part of...
Rangers' Cameron Cauley eager for encore after big debut vs. Guardians
Texas Rangers second baseman Cameron Cauley appeared in 484 minor league games over six seasons before receiving his first call-up to the majors.,His promotion included a spot in the lineup for the Rangers' series opener Monday against the host Cleveland Guardians -- and the kind of wet welcome that...
DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a "happy dance," Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.,The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in...
Shohei Ohtani's 3-run shot helps Dodgers overpower Athletics
Shohei Ohtani smacked a three-run homer, Andy Pages hit a two-run blast and Max Muncy belted a solo shot to help the Los Angeles Dodgers record a 9-4 victory over the Athletics on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Ohtani, Pages and Muncy were among eight Dodgers with two hits as Los Angeles matched ...
Geraldo Perdomo's 3-run double propels Diamondbacks past Giants
Geraldo Perdomo broke a fifth-inning tie with a bases-clearing double, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Monday in Phoenix.,Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado added home runs for the Diamondbacks, who imp...
Shootout win sends Morocco past Netherlands, into matchup vs. Canada
Ismael Saibari scored in the fifth round of a penalty shootout and Morocco remained alive at the World Cup following a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the round of 32 on Monday at Guadalupe, Mexico.,Saibari's kick into the left side of the goal gave Morocco a 3-2 victory in the shootout and set up ...
Cole Young (2 HRs), George Kirby (8 IP) guide Mariners past Angels
Cole Young hit two home runs and George Kirby pitched eight strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Monday.,Dominic Canzone also went deep for the Mariners, who got back to .500 while snapping a two-game skid.,Zach Neto doubled and homered for the Angel...
Otto Lopez, Griffin Conine homer as Marlins take down Rockies
Otto Lopez homered and doubled, Griffin Conine hit a pinch-hit three-run homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 in Denver on Monday night.,Javier Sanoja had three hits and Owen Caissie contributed two hits for Miami, which has won all four games against Colorado this season.,San...