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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets pitching velocity record vs. Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers flamethrowing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw a fastball out of the strike zone that also was a record-setting pitch as he dominated the Colorado Rockies in a 7-1 victory on Saturday night in Denver.,Misiorowski's low and outside pitch to Kyle Karros in the third inning was 10...

Texas, Paris, LA, Vegas reach CDL Stage 4 Minor semifinals
OpTic Texas, Paris Gentle Mates and LA Thieves posted quarterfinal sweeps, while FaZe Vegas also advanced to the semifinals of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Saturday.,All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The singl...

USMNT recaptures belief in competitive loss to Germany
The day began with Jim Cornelison, the famed Chicago Blackhawks signer, doing his usual stirring "Star Spangled Banner," so it was appropriate the fans in Chicago went to a soccer match and a hockey game broke out.,Even though the U.S. men's national team fell to Germany 2-1 on Saturday in their las...

Iran accuses U.S. of 'vindictive behavior' with visa denials
The Iran Football Federation is accusing the United States of "vindictive behavior" regarding the refusal of visas for managerial and administrative members of its World Cup traveling party.,IFF said 14 officials and staffers have been refused visas prior to upcoming matches in Inglewood, Calif., an...
John Tortorella's Gamble Backfires as Hurricanes Stun Golden Knights in Game 2
The Carolina Hurricanes erased a two-goal third-period deficit and capitalized on a controversial challenge to stun the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2....
MLB Predictions and Best Bets for Saturday's Biggest Games
Looking for MLB best bets today? Check out our top picks for Brewers vs. Rockies, Mets vs. Padres and Angels vs. Dodgers....

Reports: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at MSG
The NBA Finals may not be the only significant event being held at Madison Square Garden in New York.,The New York Post reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get married at the legendary arena on the weekend of July 3.,Per the newspaper, Madison Square Garden has no events scheduled fr...

Twins recall former top overall pick Royce Lewis
The Minnesota Twins recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.,Lewis, the top overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft, was optioned to the Saints on May 19. He batted .340 (18-for-53) with eight homers and 19 RBIs in 13 games for St. Paul.,Lewis, 27, is batting .163 with three hom...

Paraguay's Julio Enciso injured before WC opener vs. U.S.
Paraguay star Julio Enciso was stretchered off the field in tears on Friday, just one week before the team's World Cup opener against the U.S. men's national team.,The 22-year-old attacking midfielder exited with an apparent leg injury in the 25th minute of a 4-0 friendly win against Nicaragua at As...

Group claims Iranian, African journalists denied visas for World Cup
"Many" Iranian and African journalists have been denied the necessary visas to cover the World Cup in the United States, according to the International Sports Press Association.,The association sent a letter on Friday to Bryan Swanson, FIFA's director of media relations, and Jochen Steinhoff, the so...

Brewers turn to Jacob Misiorowski and his heater vs. Rockies
The Milwaukee Brewers began their week surging to one of the best records in baseball before dropping two home games to San Francisco. ,The Brewers nearly made it three straight losses before Friday night's late offensive surge got them back into the win column.,A 9-7 victory in 10 innings over the ...
UFC Vegas 118 Betting Picks: Three Fights to Target on Saturday Night
Get ready for UFC Vegas 118 with predictions and best bets for Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim, Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and more....

Alison Lee, Ruoning Yin share U.S. Women's Open lead
Los Angeles native Alison Lee is the surprise name atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Women's Open, as the veteran shares first place with China's Ruoning Yin after the second round Friday in Los Angeles.,Lee shot a 3-under-par 68 at Riviera Country Club to move to 4-under 138 at the halfway mark. Yin...

USMNT defender Chris Richards trains, but will not compete vs. Germany
Defender Chris Richards trained with United States Men's National Team on Friday, but will not be competing in Saturday's friendly vs. Germany, according to coach Mauricio Pochettino.,Richards is dealing with an ankle injury he sustained last month.,"Well, today he was training, but still he's not r...
MLB Picks Today: Two Pitchers Set Up To Fall Short On Outs Props
Today's MLB betting card targets two starting pitchers facing difficult matchups, with Kyle Leahy and Brandon Sproat both favored to stay under their outs totals....
Pete Crow-Armstrong's Redemption Could Be Exactly What Chicago Cubs Needed
Pete Crow-Armstrong overcame a costly defensive mistake and delivered his first career walk-off hit as the Cubs rallied past the Athletics....
Washington Wizards Can't Afford To Repeat Their Biggest Mistake
The Wizards have a chance to reshape their future, but questions surrounding Trae Young and roster construction remain front and center....
Why The Tampa Bay Rays Are Built To Stay In The AL East Race
The Tampa Bay Rays remain atop the AL East thanks to elite pitching, standout hitters, and a strong home-field advantage at Tropicana Field....
Five Underrated NBA Free Agents Who Could Cash In This Summer
NBA free agency is approaching, and these five underrated unrestricted free agents could land significant contracts and impact contenders....
The Changes to the World Cup Suck
The expanded World Cup format creates more opportunities for nations, but it may also reduce the pressure and drama that made the tournament special....