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Frustrations abound as France, England face off in third-place match
Playing your final World Cup match one day prior to the championship game is not the assignment anybody desires.,But it's the reality for France and England as the two countries will take the field in the third-place match on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,"None of our players, and none of the Fren...
Shak Muhammad's late goal lifts Nashville SC over Atlanta United
Shak Muhammad scored in the 79th minute Friday night and Nashville SC stayed atop the East table with a 1-0 win over visiting Atlanta United.,Nashville (11-1-3, 36 points) was outplayed for a good chunk of the match but was able to generate the only clinical finish off a sudden buildup down the left...
Braves return from break with a bang, dominate Rangers
Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley all homered and Chris Sale pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 15-1 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday in the opener of their three-game set.,It's the eighth time this season Atlanta has scored double-digit runs and im...
Donald Trump: US should host another World Cup without Mexico/Canada
As this North American-hosted World Cup nears its conclusion, United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for the U.S. to host another World Cup in the near future at a reception in New York Friday ahead of Sunday's final.,"You should choose the United States of America again," Trump s...
Max Muncy hits 2-run homer to power Dodgers past Yankees
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead two-run homer with nobody out in the sixth inning against Gerrit Cole and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night in the first meeting at Yankee Stadium between the teams since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.,The Dodgers snapp...
Guardians, Pirates prepare to play 2 after air-quality postponement
Poor air quality in Northeast Ohio postponed the series opener between the Cleveland Guardians and visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, forcing the teams to play a doubleheader Saturday.,Drifting smoke from the Canadian forest fires is expected to persist throughout the day/night twin bill, but the National...
Todd Clements moves ahead by 2 at Corales Puntacana Championship
Englishman Todd Clements birdied four of his final six holes Friday to shoot 6-under-par 66 and build a two-shot lead at the Corales Puntacana Championship in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.,Clements played the back nine first at Puntacana Resort and Club, and after birdieing Nos. 10 and 12 he conve...
Orlando City reunite with F Daryl Dike
Forward Daryl Dike is returning to his first professional club, signing with Orlando City SC through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season with a club option for 2027-28, the club announced on Friday.,In exchange for Dike's Discovery Priority, Orlando City sent $75,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money (GAM) to...
NFL suspends Cards exec Ryan Gold for violating gambling policy
The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely on Friday after finding he disclosed confidential draft details and placed wagers involving football games.,The league revealed that Gold disclosed inside information regarding Arizona's 2026 draft picks prior to...
Pirates-Guardians postponed due to poor air quality
The Friday contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality conditions.,The game has been rescheduled for Saturday as part of a split doubleheader. The rescheduled contest is slated to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET and the regularly scheduled game will be ...
As LHP Max Fried ramps up, Yankees' wait continues for limited Aaron Judge
Reinforcements are near for the New York Yankees. ,Manager Aaron Boone could have left-handed ace Max Fried back in the rotation by the trade deadline and Aaron Judge might not be far behind.,Fried was the starter Friday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, his first in-game action since he was...
Reports: MLS down to 2 finalists to succeed Don Garber
Major League Soccer is down to two finalists to succeed commissioner Don Garber, Sportico reported Friday.,The candidates are Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg and David Nathanson, a former Fox executive, per the report, after 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe removed himself from consider...
France vs. England Best Bets: Three Picks for the World Cup Third-Place Match
Check out our three best bets for France vs. England in the World Cup third-place game, including first-half goals, goal bands and the money line....
Reports: MLS down to 3 finalists to succeed Don Garber
Major League Soccer is down to three finalists to succeed commissioner Don Garber, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The candidates are Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe and David Nathanson, a former Fox executive, the outlets said, citing multiple source...
Dodgers vs. Yankees Friday July 17 Best Betting Picks and Props
Check out the best MLB bets for Friday, including picks for Dodgers vs. Yankees and White Sox vs. Blue Jays....
5-star WR Moshun Sales highest-rated Indiana recruit ever
Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales made a verbal commitment to Indiana on Friday.,If Sales signs with the defending champions, he'll supplant Class of 2022 linebacker Dasan McCullough as the highest-ranked recruit in Indiana history.,Sales, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound rising senior at Indianapolis' Law...
The Defending Champion Knicks Must Navigate a Delicate Offseason
The Knicks finally won an NBA championship, but James Dolan's second apron comments raise questions about keeping the roster together....
Mauro Schmid claims first Tour de France win on hilly Stage 13
Switzerland's Mauro Schmid conquered the longest stage of this year's Tour de France to collect his first stage win on Friday.,Schmid, 26, outdueled Colombia's Harold Tejada at the finish of hilly Stage 13 to complete the 205.8-kilometer race from Dole to Belfort in four hours, six minutes and 58 se...
Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor.,The ceremony is planned for halftime of the Titans' 2026 season opener on Sept. 13. The Titans will host the New York Jets, for whom Johnson played one season.,The Titans selected Johnson with t...
Why LeBron James Isn't the Perfect Fit for the Miami Heat
Pat Riley wants to bring LeBron James back to Miami, but would a Heat reunion actually make sense alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo?...