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No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson scores 28 in Summer League debut
No. 2 overall draft pick Darryn Peterson shined in his Summer League debut, scoring 28 points in 27 minutes to help the Utah Jazz notch a 103-102 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at Salt Lake City.,Peterson has the microscope on him after a much-maligned one college season in whic...
Multiple All-Stars could be out when Aces host Fever
The Indiana Fever didn't go away. They just haven't played in more than a week.,They're eager to get back on the court for Sunday's game at the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.,"The players are probably looking forward to it," Indiana coach Stephanie White said. "Certainly, nobody likes t...
Host Mexico look to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...
Can Norway earn first World Cup quarterfinal at Brazil's expense?
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- For the first time in this World Cup, two top-scoring stars meet in a knockout-round encounter when Vinicius Junior's Brazil face Erling Haaland's Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.,Haaland has scored five times in Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998. He is tied...
Lee Hodges, Lucas Glover share narrow lead at John Deere Classic
Lee Hodges shot 4-under-par 67 and moved into a tie with Lucas Glover through three rounds of the John Deere Classic on Saturday at Silvis, Ill.,Glover, the second-round leader, posted 69. The duo is at 16-under 197 with a one-stroke advantage going into Sunday's final round at TPC Deere Run.,Ben Ko...
Kylian Mbappe's penalty lifts France past Paraguay into quarterfinals
PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot for his 19th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament as France outlasted Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory on Saturday in a steamy round of 16 encounter.,With the penalty, earned by substitute Desire Doue's slaloming ru...
Riley Greene HR backs Jack Flaherty as Tigers blank Rangers
Riley Greene blasted a two-run homer to support a strong outing by Jack Flaherty as the visiting Detroit Tigers blanked the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.,Flaherty scattered three hits and didn't issue a walk while striking out five in 5 2/3 innings. Flaherty (2-8) has pitched 10 2/3 scoreless innin...
Denny Hamlin edges Kyle Larson for pole at Chicagoland
JOLIET, Ill. -- When it comes to oval tracks, Denny Hamlin has established himself firmly on the throne as king of qualifying.,In Saturday's time trials at Chicagoland Speedway, Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by 0.001 seconds to claim the pole position for Sunday's eero 400 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and Siri...
Ticket prices plunge for U.S.-Belgium World Cup knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices for the United States' highly anticipated round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday plunged by more than 30% before rebounding slightly early Saturday evening.,The get-in price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 on June 1, according to ticket-tr...
Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington prepared for another U.S. Senior Open showdown
Stewart Cink authored a 6-under-par 64 on Saturday to rocket to the top of the U.S. Senior Open leaderboard with one round to go at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.,Cink sits at 9 under 201 through 54 holes as he attempts to go 3-for-3 on PGA Tour Champions majors this year. He'll begin the fi...
Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.,Houston recalled utility player Zach Dezenzo and activated first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the injured list.,Meyers, 30, has batte...
Host Mexico looks to make history vs. England
A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely be a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City.,The World Cup group of 16 match will be played at 7,200-foot altitude in possible treacherous weather that nearly led to the match being pushed up six hours.,T...
France's Aurelien Tchouameni not in Starting XI vs. Paraguay
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is out of manager Didier Deschamps's starting XI for Saturday's round of 16 clash with Paraguay with a reported groin issue.,Meanwhile, Paraguay will see center back Omar Alderete return to manager Gustavo Alfaro's back five after missing the round of 32 with a ...
Kimi Antonelli back on pole ahead of Ferrari at British Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli earned his fifth pole position of the season, recording the fastest time Saturday in qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England.,After setting the provisional pole time, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver landed the top spot with a time...
Tiger-Cats look to beat Bombers for 2nd time this season
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will look to defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the second time on the young season when the teams square off Sunday night in Hamilton, Ontario.,The Blue Bombers (1-2) only can hope Bo Levi Mitchell is a bit rusty after Hamilton's bye. The veteran has completed 34 of 42 pas...
Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.,Martin, 40, has been out for just over a month with a right shoulder impingement. He was 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA over 12 relief appearances this...
Jonas Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead at Stage 1 team time trial
Jonas Vingegaard leaned into his Team Visma/Lease a Bike teammates and grabbed the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the Tour de France on Saturday at Barcelona, Spain.,The stage marked the return of a team trial to the Tour de France, with a new format as each rider was timed individually, instead of ...
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's hot dog contest for 18th time
The G.O.A.T. remains the top dog when it comes to devouring frankfurters on the Fourth of July.,Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan's Famous hot dog-eating contest on Saturday in Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. ,Chestnut, 42, consumed 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. He holds the event record with 76 ...
Paige Bueckers on a scoring binge as Wings visit Tempo
Paige Bueckers figures to play a key role again Sunday against when the Dallas Wings look for a 2-0 start to their four-game road trip in a visit to the Toronto Tempo.,Bueckers scored 25 points for the third consecutive game on Thursday when the Wings (12-8) opened the trip with an 86-83 victory ove...
Tigers' Jack Flaherty looks to maintain momentum vs. Rangers
Following a short stint on the injured list, Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty didn't allow a run in his return. ,He'll look to build off that outing when his team plays the middle contest of a three-game series against Texas on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Flaherty recorded nine ...