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Ismael Saibar's early goal proves enough as Morocco downs Scotland
Ismael Saibari fired in a goal in the second minute, sending Morocco on the way to a 1-0 win over Scotland on Friday in World Cup play at Foxborough, Mass.,The result lifts Morocco (1-0-1, 4 points) to the top of the Group C standings, at least until Brazil (0-0-1, 1 point) face Haiti (0-1-0, 0 poin...

Jing Yan claims 1-shot lead midway through Meijer LPGA Classic
Jing Yan fired a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 on Friday to climb into the lead midway through the LPGA Meijer Classic in Belmont, Mich.,Yan sits at 10 under 134 through 36 holes at Blythefield Country Club, which gives her a 1-shot edge over England's Lottie Woad and Australia's Cassie Porter.,China's ...

Tigers RHP Justin Verlander injures hamstring while on IL, out 'weeks'
Right-hander Justin Verlander's plan to come off the injured list and start for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday has been derailed by a new health issue as he strained his left hamstring during a bullpen session on Wednesday.,Verlander, 43, made only one appearance in his return to the Tigers this seaso...

Roughriders seeking redemption against host Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the defending CFL champions, but they might be interested in some bulletin board material from Calgary Stampeders defensive tackle Miles Brown.,"I know they won a championship, but they couldn't beat us," Brown said ahead of Saturday's home contest against Saskatchew...

Shane van Gisbergen heavy favorite at inaugural San Diego road race
NASCAR's number of stops at road courses has long been a touchy subject. Some feel too many dot the schedule and others feel five or six is just the right amount.,Few racing narratives rankle social media users more than the number of ultra-curvy tracks appearing on the schedule, particularly when i...

Davis Alexander eyes share of CFL history as Alouettes face Elks
Davis Alexander will look to match a CFL record for consecutive starts with a victory on Saturday when he guides the Montreal Alouettes into Edmonton to face the Elks.,The quarterback improved to 13-0 in the regular season with a pair of impressive victories to the start the campaign for the Alouett...

Titans make Jeffery Simmons highest-paid DT in NFL history
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a rich contract extension with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Friday.,The Titans did not reveal financial terms, but multiple reports have Simmons receiving a three-year extension worth $105.8 million -- with $100 million guaranteed -- through the 2030 season...

Canada's Ismael Kone undergoes major leg surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone underwent surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg that occurred in Thursday's match against Qatar.,"Last night, Ismael Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a lower limb fracture," Canada Soccer said in a statement on Friday. "He is expected to ma...

Dream, Fever meet again after high-scoring showdown
The Indiana Fever must do a better job of containing Dream star Angel Reese when they visit Atlanta for a rematch on Saturday afternoon.,Reese delivered a double-double in Atlanta's 108-101 victory against the Fever on Thursday night in Indianapolis.,"Same type of game, same physicality, same aggres...

Two-time Cup winner Ron Francis rejoins Pens as advisor
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations.,The Hall of Fame forward played eight of his 23 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning back-to-back championships in 1990-91 and 1991-92.,"Ron has a deep affinity for the city o...

Braves activate C Joey Bart from injured list following trade
The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Joey Bart from the 10-day injured list on Friday, one day after acquiring him in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.,The Pirates received right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton in Thursday's transaction.,Bart, 29, is a Georgia native who played for Georgia Tech. ...
Yankees Are Proving They're World Series Favorites Even Without Aaron Judge
The Yankees continue to win without Aaron Judge, showcasing the depth and pitching needed to make a serious World Series run....
MLB Best Bets Today: Brewers and Mariners Lead Friday Card
Check out Friday's MLB best bets featuring Brewers F5 behind Jacob Misiorowski and a Mariners first-five play against the Red Sox....

Leafs add D Darren Raddysh in sign-and-trade deal with Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in a sign-and-trade deal, taking the defenseman off the upcoming NHL free agent market.,As part of the deal, the Toronto native signed an eight-year contract with the Lightning prior to the move. Financial terms w...

Joaquin Niemann's US Open path made more difficult by penalty
Joaquin Niemann's frustration resulted in a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club during the first round of the U.S. Open in Southampton, N.Y., and he will need to turn in a very low round on Friday if he is to make the cut.,He shot 8-over 78 in the first round.,Niemann's action on the sixth hole a...

Amid injuries, Guardians eager for jolt on offense vs. Astros
Having looked vulnerable in the aftermath of recently losing seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and standout rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter to injuries, the Cleveland Guardians produced a much-needed win on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. ,The Guardians snapped a three-game ...

Padres optimistic offensive resurgence will continue against Rangers
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill have endured up-and-down seasons at the plate.,The San Diego Padres' most recent game showed a glimpse of what the team's offense can look like if both players are swinging hot bats.,The Padres will look for more good things from Tatis and Merrill when they ope...

Reds' Rhett Lowder, Yankees' Cam Schlittler get first look at foes
The New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds saw injuries sideline their marquee players on May 31. The teams have responded in very different ways since.,Entering the opener of a three-game series Friday night in New York, the Yankees own a respectable record since losing Aaron Judge to a stress fractu...

Andrew Benintendi's pinch-hit slam lifts White Sox past Yankees
Pinch hitter Andrew Benintendi belted a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning as the visiting Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Thursday.,Chicago earned its first win at Yankee Stadium since June 8, 2023, ending a nine-game road skid vs. New York.,In the finale of a three-game...

Jesse Marsch on Ismael Kone's injury: 'Could hear the bone snap'
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured left leg after sustaining the ugly injury in his national team's 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday in Vancouver.,Coach Jesse Marsch said postmatch, according to The Athletic, that he "could hear the bone snap.","Your heart go...