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Cubs avoid sweep, score 4 in 6th to rally past Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning and avoided a sweep against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-4 win on Sunday.,Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad held St. Louis scoreless through 4 2/3 innings, giving up just two hits and two walks.,His Cardinals counterpart, Matth...
Padraig Harrington captures 3rd U.S. Senior Open title
Padraig Harrington rather enjoys setting records.,The 2024 inductee to the World Golf Hall of Fame tied Miller Barber by winning his third U.S. Senior Open on Sunday at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.,Harrington shot a Sunday-best round of 4-under-par 66 and finished at 12-under 268, four str...
Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, USMNT announced Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what tu...
U.S., Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand
SEATTLE -- After a dream start to the World Cup they are co-hosting, the United States are one win away from their first quarterfinal appearance since 2002.,They'll have the added benefit of being able to play star forward Folarin Balogun on Monday in the round of 16 against Belgium after FIFA made ...
Wildfires disrupt Tour’s Stage 3; fans told to stay home
Wildfires in the south of France are spurring some changes for the third stage of the Tour de France, organizers confirmed on Sunday.,The route, set to conclude within 60 kilometers of some of the worst of the fires in Les Angles, is not expected to shift.,Instead, officials have directed fans and u...
Isaac del Toro wins Stage 2 at Tour de France debut
Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro on Sunday took home the second stage of the Tour de France in Barcelona, Spain.,Taking the lead in the young rider classification, del Toro became just the second Mexican rider to ever win a stage at the prestigious event, joining fellow countryman Raul Alcala, who too...
Naomi Osaka upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach quarters at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka had lost three times to Aryna Sabalenka this year but finally delivered a breakthrough victory at a really good time.,Osaka, seeded 14th, served eight aces on Sunday while recording a solid 6-2, 7-6 (2) victory over World No. 1 Sabalenka at the All England Club in London to reach the Wi...
Reds halt recent home woes, salvage series finale vs. O's
Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds snap a six-game home losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.,Reds starter Nick Lodolo (3-2) gave up six hits and one run in six innings. The southpaw walked two and struck out four in 97 pitches as Cincinnati...
Brandon Aiyuk takes Instagram swipe at Jayden Daniels
It doesn't look like Brandon Aiyuk will be a Washington Commander after all.,After numerous social media posts in which he said he's planning to join the Commanders, Aiyuk suddenly took public jabs at Washington's franchise quarterback, Jayden Daniels.,In an Instagram story where he tagged Daniels' ...
Novak Djokovic sets another record en route to Wimbledon quarters
It took nearly 3 1/2 hours against a qualifier ranked No. 132 in the world, but seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic prevailed Sunday for his 106th match victory, eclipsing Roger Federer for the No. 1 spot on the men's all-time list at the All England Club.,Pursuing Federer's record of eight...
Tunisia's Herve Renard out after short stay as coach
Herve Renard confirmed on his Instagram account on Saturday that he will not be staying on as Tunisia national team coach beyond the 2026 World Cup.,Renard, 57, was hired after Tunisia's disastrous 5-1 loss to Sweden in their group stage opener led to the firing of Sabri Lamouchi.,His initial contra...
Mexico return luxury watches received as gift
Mexico are returning Rolex watches given to them by American content creator Stevewilldoit.,The World Cup team received the gifts at its training base ahead of its round of 32 match versus Ecuador. Stevewilldoit, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, said in a video uploaded to his YouTube channel...
Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix to tighten F1 standings
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ended a nearly two-year long winless streak and tightened up the F1 championship standings in the process Sunday, emerging victorious at the British Grand Prix.,The win was secured under caution, as Max Verstappen's crash with four laps remaining put out the safety car, whi...
With red card suspension removed, Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored w...
Ex-NFL player Marcellus Wiley jailed on domestic battery charge
Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley has been arrested on a domestic battery charge in Orange County, Fla.,He is currently being held in jail on no bond.,Wiley, 51, was taken into custody by Orange County sheriff's deputies Saturday. No additional details were provided in jail records.,This is t...
Jessica Pegula avoids upset, advances to quarters at Wimbledon
Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula overcame a slow start to record a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Iva Jovic on Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.,Pegula, 32, rebounded after dropping a set for the first time this tournament to dispatch the 16th-seeded Jovic and improve to 8-0 against American ...
LeBron James' Free Agency Decision Comes Down to More Than Basketball
LeBron James is taking a pressure-free approach to free agency, with Rich Paul outlining the factors behind his next NBA decision....
Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End
Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....
A's Nick Kurtz to start All-Star Game in place of ailing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz will start the All-Star Game at first base for the American League, replacing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays.,Guerrero had been voted in as a starter by fans but is opting to let his ailing back heal as opposed to participating in the game. Kurtz, t...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Padres vs. Dodgers, Marlins vs. Athletics, Blue Jays vs. Mariners
Check out the best MLB picks for Sunday, including Padres vs. Dodgers, Marlins vs. Athletics and Blue Jays vs. Mariners betting analysis....