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France vs. Morocco Best Bets: Top Picks for World Cup Quarterfinal Clash
France meets Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal. Here are the top betting picks, predictions and odds for Thursday's quarterfinal....
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras starts serving lighter 5-game suspension
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras began serving his suspension Thursday that was handed out for his participation in a brawl with the Washington Nationals last week.,After an appeal, Contreras' discipline reportedly was reduced from seven to five games.,While now set to miss four games ...
Stingy Spain takes scoreless streak into semifinals vs. Belgium
Mikel Merino is relishing Spain's opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday.,Merino played a major role as Spain stayed alive with his stoppage-time goal in a 1-0 win against Portugal in the ...
England's Jarell Quansah gets 2-match ban for red card vs. Mexico
FIFA extended England defender Jarell Quansah's red-card suspension to two matches on Thursday, meaning he will also miss the World Cup semifinal if his team advances that far.,Quansah was already ineligible for Saturday's quarterfinal clash with Norway in Miami Gardens, Fla., after drawing a red ca...
Steve Cherundolo to coach US men's team at 2028 Olympics
Steve Cherundolo is set to return to the United States and take over head coaching duties for the under-23 men's national team that will compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.,Cherundolo, 47, departed as head coach of Los Angeles FC in 2025 citing a desire to return to Germany where he ...
Karolina Muchova edges Coco Gauff to set up all-Czech Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova outlasted Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) on Thursday to reach her first career Wimbledon final.,It will be an all-Czech final after Linda Noskova rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the other semifinal at the All England Club.,Muchova, the No. 10 seed, won th...
Report: Dynamo acquiring Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo are acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, The Athletic reported Thursday.,In exchange for the 25-year-old McGuire, Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in targeted allocation money in performance-based incentives. ...
Cardinals OF Jordan Walker enters HR Derby
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will take a swing at the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Philadelphia.,A first-time All-Star, Walker entered Thursday with a career-high 21 home runs and led Major League Baseball with 70 RBIs in a breakout season in St. Louis. ,Walker, 24, is the first Cardinals...
Champion Dodgers solidify plans for White House return
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House for the second straight year, with The Athletic reporting the celebration of their 2025 title will take place July 23.,The Dodgers won their third World Series in six seasons when they finished a late comeback in a memorable Game 7 on the road...
Tadej Pogacar dominates Stage 6 to regain lead at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia validated his superstar credentials, dominating Stage 6 at the Tour de France over the famed Col du Tourmalet climb on Thursday to retake the overall leader's yellow jersey.,Pogacar's 23rd stage victory at the Tour de France put him into fifth place all time and he did it i...
Bilibili Gaming surge into Mid-Season Invitational final
Bilibili Gaming defeated Hanwha Life 3-1 on Thursday to reserve their spot in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational grand final in Daejeon, South Korea.,Hanwha Life slid to the lower bracket final and will meet the winner of the third-round match between G2 Esports and LYON, to be played Fri...
Commanders to retire John Riggins' No. 44 jersey
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back John Riggins' No. 44 jersey will be retired by the Commanders during halftime of the team's home game against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 8.,Riggins led Washington to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII, earning MVP honors after rushing ...
G Jordan Clarkson agrees to return to Knicks on 1-year deal
Free agent guard Jordan Clarkson agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul announced on Thursday.,The deal is the veteran's minimum for Clarkson, who is five years removed from being selected the NBA's Sixth Man of the Yea...
Red Sox All-Star LHP Ranger Suarez put on 15-day IL
The Boston Red Sox placed All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain.,The move is retroactive to Monday for Suarez, who left his start on Sunday with two outs in the third inning after leaping for Jo Adell's chopper over the mound in Boston's 7-5 ...
Karolina Muchova outs Coco Gauff, will play for Wimbledon title
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic outlasted Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) to reach her first career Wimbledon final on Friday in London.,Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, also was attempting to earn her first shot at a Wimbledon championship round.,Muchova, the No. 10 seed, won the grass-c...
Report: US star Christian Pulisic suffered microfracture vs. Belgium
U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic is expected to be sidelined several weeks with a bone bruise and microfracture in his right leg. ,Pulisic was injured during the team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.,The Athletic first reported the specific injury and expected...
USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium
After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success....
Big 12 Sleeper Picks: Three Teams That Could Win the Conference in 2026
Looking for Big 12 futures value? Here are three sleeper teams that could challenge Texas Tech for the 2026 conference championship....
Padres ride rare offensive outburst into finale vs. D-backs
It was a sight not seen this year at Petco Park -- until Wednesday night.,The San Diego Padres and their popgun offense finally erupted for a double-digit run total at home on Wednesday during a 10-4 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.,That gives San Diego a chance for a much-needed series win Thursda...
Brewers turn to Logan Henderson in finale of 5-game set vs. Cards
Right-hander Logan Henderson is expected to come off the injured list for the Milwaukee Brewers and start in the finale of their five-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.,Henderson (2-1, 2.74 ERA) last pitched for the Brewers on May 22, when the rookie gave up two hits...