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Costa Rica gets pair of early goals, edges Paraguay at Copa
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored goals in the first seven minutes of the match to help Costa Rica notch a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Copa America Group D play on Tuesday night at Austin, Texas.,Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a hand save in the third minute of second-half sto...
4-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey.",Walker was selected Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Tournament won by UConn in 2011, months before Charlotte selected him with the No. 9 overall pick of the NB...
Lionel Messi back at practice ahead of Argentina's Copa quarterfinal
Lionel Messi returned to practice Monday for Argentina as the national team prepares to face Ecuador in a Copa America quarterfinal matchup Thursday in Houston.,Messi had not practiced since he sustained a right groin/thigh injury during his side's 1-0 win against Chile on June 25. He sat out Argent...
Panama roughs up Bolivia at Copa, advances to knockout stage
Eduardo Guerrero scored the tiebreaking goal in the 79th minute and Panama recorded a 3-1 victory over Bolivia to advance from Group C at Copa America on Monday night in Orlando, Fla.,When the match ended, Panama was en route to landing a quarterfinal berth, pending the conclusion of the match betwe...
U.S. falls to Uruguay, eliminated from Copa America
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday, losing 1-0 to Group C winner Uruguay in Kansas City, Mo.,Panama claimed the group's second qualifying spot to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia on Monday in Orlando.,Uruguay (3-0-0, 9 points) will play the Group D runner-up, ei...
Brazil shows respect for hot Colombia ahead of Copa clash
One of the most talented squads in Colombia's history will face Brazil with the top spot in Copa America Group D on the line Tuesday night in Santa Clara, Calif.,Perhaps no one is more aware of Los Cafeteros' capabilities than the Brazilians.,Brazil goalkeeper Alisson is club teammates with Colombia...
Klay Thompson's Next Play: Stay out of the Way in Dallas
Despite recent setbacks, Klay Thompson could be the missing piece for the Dallas Mavericks after leaving Golden State....
Monday July 1 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For Copa America & Wimbledon
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Copa America and Wimbledon on July 1, 2024....
Report: F Derrick Jones Jr. signing with Clippers
Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. intends to sign a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30 million, The Athletic reported Sunday night. ,Jones spent this past season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. He averaged 8...
Ecuador moves into Copa quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Mexico
Ecuador reached the Copa America quarterfinals by earning a gritty and dramatic 0-0 draw against Mexico in the teams' Group B finale on Sunday night in Glendale, Ariz.,Ecuador (1-1-1, 4 points) absorbed pressure throughout the evening to secure the second spot in the group above Mexico (1-1-1, 4 poi...
Ecuador move into Copa quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Mexico
Ecuador reached the Copa America quarterfinals by earning a gritty and dramatic 0-0 draw against Mexico in the teams' Group B finale on Sunday night in Glendale, Ariz.,Ecuador (1-1-1, 4 points) absorbed pressure throughout the evening to secure the second spot in the group above Mexico (1-1-1, 4 poi...
Venezuela sweep Copa Group B by blanking Jamaica
Eduard Bello and Salomon Rondon each scored goals early in the second half to help Venezuela record a 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Copa America Group B play on Sunday night in Austin, Texas.,Eric Ramirez added a late goal for Venezuela (3-0-0), which had previously won the group before finishing the ...
USMNT focuses on Uruguay in seeking path to Copa America quarterfinals
There are several scenarios where the U.S. men's national team can advance out of Group C to the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024.,But for the Americans, their thoughts are only defeating Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday with the intent of avoiding a catastrophic exit.,"I'd like to think that if w...
Golden State Warriors Planning on Losing Klay Thompson in Free Agency: Where Will He Land?
The Warriors will lose Klay Thompson in free agency, but where will he end up signing? We took a look at three potential teams....
Canada draws vs. Chile, reaches quarters in Copa debut
Canada preserved its second consecutive clean sheet and advanced to its first Copa America quarterfinal appearance with an 0-0 draw against 10-man Chile in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday night.,The tournament first-timers were gifted a numerical advantage for a second consecutive Group A match when Gabr...
Lautaro Martinez scores twice vs. Peru as Argentina wins Group A
Argentina, without Lionel Messi, got two goals from Lautaro Martinez to defeat Peru 2-0 in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Saturday to win Group A at Copa America.,Martinez started for the first time in the tourney and scored for the third straight match -- the first two came as a substitute in the 88th min...
Frederick Richard prevails at gymnastics trials, named to Olympic team
Frederick Richard finished with an all-around score of 170.500 as gymnastics team trials for the U.S. Men's Olympic Team wrapped up on Saturday in Minneapolis. ,Richard will be heading to the Olympics for the first time. Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik will be joining him ...
Mexico 'calm' going into critical match vs. Ecuador
A spot in the Copa America quarterfinals will be on the line when Mexico faces Ecuador in both sides' Group B finale on Sunday night in Glendale, Ariz.,Ecuador (1-0-1, 3 points) needs only a draw because of its superior goal differential, while Mexico (1-0-1, 3 points) needs a victory to seal progre...
Brazil thrashes Paraguay, gets back on track in Copa America
Vinicius Junior scored a first-half brace and Brazil woke from its slumber with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in Las Vegas to put its Copa America campaign back on track.,The Real Madrid star vaulted into a five-way tie for the tournament goal scoring lead (two apiece) with the perform...
Brazil thrash Paraguay, get back on track in Copa America
Vinicius Junior scored a first-half brace and Brazil woke from its slumber with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in Las Vegas to put their Copa America campaign back on track.,Lucas Paqueta converted a second-half penalty kick after missing from the spot in the first half as the nine-time...