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Meet the 'home' team: USMNT makes World Cup roster official
Just over three weeks out from the opening match on June 12, the roster representing the United States at this summer's home World Cup have been finalized.,After years of buildup and months of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster, assembled by manager Mauricio Pochettino, was unveiled Tuesday...

Reading strategy clues from U.S. World Cup roster reveal
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino shared his 26-man World Cup roster on Tuesday, ending months of speculation but offering few surprises.,The biggest of those may be the inclusion of Gio Reyna, the talented but injury-plagued midfielder and son of former USMNT great Claudio Reyna, who was at...

USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup
After years of buildup and months of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer's home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York.,As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime American standou...

Supreme Court punts NFL appeal, clears way for Brian Flores' discrimination suit
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL is cleared for litigation following a Supreme Court decision not to hear the league's appeal to use closed-door arbitration to settle the matter.,Internal arbitration is part of the NFL Collective Bargaining...

A's promote top prospect, LHP Gage Jump, with Aaron Civale hurt
Top prospect Gage Jump is set to join the Athletics' roster when starter Aaron Civale is placed on the injured list, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,A left-handed strikeout pitcher, Jump has fanned 56 batters in 38 innings over nine starts at Triple-A Las Vegas this season. The 23-year-old ha...
Why the New York Knicks Can’t Be Overlooked in the NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals on an 11-game winning streak. Here’s why Jalen Brunson and company should not be overlooked....

Mariners ride 4-homer performance into rematch vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners will look to make up more ground on the first-place Athletics when the teams meet Tuesday night in the second contest of a three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Mariners moved to within 1 1/2 games of the American League West leaders by slugging four home runs for the...

Hot Reds RHP Chase Burns gets his first look at slumping Mets
The New York Mets have scored a total of four runs in a four-game losing streak, and now they must face one of the hottest starting pitchers in the game.,The Mets will try to snap out of their slump on Tuesday, when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of a three-game series.,Left-hander...

Six-run inning, 4-homer night propel Mariners to blowout of A's
Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone belted two-run homers during a six-run third inning, powering the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs while J.P. Crawford belted a solo shot as Seattle ...

No. 1 seed Princeton thrashes Notre Dame for men’s lax title
Chad Palumbo tallied four goals, Colin Burns had three and Princeton used a dominant second quarter to roll to a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game Monday in Charlottesville, Va.,It marked the Tigers' first national title in men's lacrosse since 2001 a...

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery
Spencer Steer had three RBIs and Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fourth inning Monday for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the reeling New York Mets 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series.,JJ Bleday homered in the third -- his seventh round-tripper in 25 games since jo...

Knicks-Cavaliers G4: Preview, Props, Prediction
The New York Knicks are a popular favorite to complete a sweep of the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland on Monday night.,The Knicks lead the series 3-0 and have won 10 consecutive playoff games by a combined 225 points.,ODDS AND TRENDS,That has led to New York being a...
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Former All-Star Chris Taylor announces retirement
Former All-Star utility player Chris Taylor, a two-time World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, retired after 12 seasons.,Taylor, 35, originally submitted his retirement paperwork Friday and then appeared to change his mind on Saturday before changing it again on Sunday.,"Clearing up any...

Nick Kurtz strives to match A's record in meeting vs. Mariners
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will look to make franchise history Monday night when the Athletics begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz, 23, has reached base in 47 consecutive games, one short of the single-season franchise record held by Mark McGwir...

Once-again-reeling Mets on brink as Reds come to town
The last time the New York Mets were at Citi Field, they were riding a much-needed wave of momentum.,When the Mets return home this week, they'll once again be tasked with trying to save a season in danger of spiraling out of control.,The Mets will look to snap their latest skid Monday afternoon whe...

Karmine Corp bests Twisted Minds to win RLCS Paris Major
Karmine Corp capped off a strong run through this week's Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major with a 4-1 defeat of Twisted Minds in the grand final on Sunday in Nanterre, France.,After a 3-0 run through Group A, Karmine Corp won each of three playoff matches, also beating Team Vitality 4-3 ...

Carlos Cortes, streaking Nick Kurtz help Athletics top Padres
Carlos Cortes led off Sunday's game with a homer and the visiting Athletics salvaged the last game of their weekend series against the San Diego Padres by posting a 5-2 victory.,Athletics star Nick Kurtz reached base three times on two hits and a walk to stretch his on-base streak to 47 games, one o...

Heriberto Hernandez's walk-off slam gives Marlins sweep of Mets
Heriberto Hernandez hit a walk-off grand slam Sunday afternoon for the Miami Marlins, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-0 win.,Christopher Morel led off the ninth against Devin Williams (3-2) by doubling over leaping third baseman Brett Baty. Pinch-runner Esteury Ruiz mo...
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