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U.S. Soccer promises 'comprehensive review' after Copa exit
After the U.S. men's national soccer team failed to get out of the group stage at Copa America despite a favorable draw and home-pitch advantage, the United States Soccer Federation vowed to conduct a review of the results.,The main focus of that examination likely will be coach Gregg Berhalter, alr...
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...
After holding on for thrilling win, Mets oppose Nats again
The second half of the season for the New York Mets began in a familiarly chaotic fashion Monday night, but they still came away victorious in their 82nd game of the year.,The Mets will look to climb over .500 Tuesday night, when they visit the Washington Nationals in the second game of a four-game ...
Dealing with key injuries, Blue Jays hope to cool off Astros
The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with injuries and uncertainty as they continue their four-game series with the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.,First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (right hand) and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left knee) were both scratched from the lineup before the ...
Dodgers' Bobby Miller eager to turn corner vs. Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller will continue to search for his top form when he takes the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday to open his team's six-game homestand.,Miller has struggled in his two starts since returning from a two-month stint on the injured list because ...
Mets score six in 10th, hang on to top Nationals
J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who held off the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series.,After New York scored six times in the 10th, Washington got four back in the bottom of the inning but fell short.,...
Rockies emerge with 10-inning win over Brewers
Jake Cave hit a walk-off single with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Colorado Rockies an 8-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in Denver.,Cave lined a single to center off Brewers reliever Joel Payamps (1-5) for his first career walk-off hit.,Bren...
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...
After rare rest, Orioles face another division leader, M's
The Baltimore Orioles have already had as many off days in July -- one -- as they did in all of June.,Despite losing three pitchers (John Means, Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells) to season-ending surgeries and enduring a season-worst, five-game skid, the Orioles finished June with a 17-12 record and tie...
Mets score six in 10th to rally past Nationals
J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning Monday night for the New York Mets, who rallied to beat the host Washington Nationals 9-7 in the opener of a four-game series.,The Mets snapped a two-game losing streak and moved back to .500 at 41-41 after winning for the 19th time i...
Celtics available for purchase after championship
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.,The franchise announced Monday that it is available for purchase on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals.,No purch...
Angels starter Jose Soriano to return from IL vs. Athletics
Promising young right-hander Jose Soriano is set to return from the injured list and deal with a team that has inflicted pain upon him in previous meetings when the Los Angeles Angels open a three-game road series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,The series is a rematch of a three-gam...
Oilers sign F Jeff Skinner on one-year, $3M deal
The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday.,Skinner became an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres bought out the last three seasons of his contract on Sunday. He spent the past six seasons with Buffalo, most recently posting 46 points (24...
Rays hope to continue consistent play vs. Royals
Winners of four straight series, the Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep rolling when they open a three-game set with the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Tampa Bay most recently took two of three games from the Washington Nationals over the weekend, capping the series with a 5-0 victory on Sunday. F...
NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.,Thompson is signing a three-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks and tea...
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...
Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for first time since 2018
Naomi Osaka's first Wimbledon match in five years was a victory, and she was just relieved to get into the second round.,Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, notched a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry of France on Monday in her first-round match at the All England Club in London.,Osaka had ...
Phillies finding ways to win while Cubs continue to struggle
The Philadelphia Phillies own the best record in baseball but will certainly face challenges over the next few weeks.,The Phillies continue to be down three everyday starters as they open a three-game series against the host Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.,Philadelphia is 26 games above .500 and will...
Red Sox vow to keep improving, take on lowly Marlins
The Boston Red Sox turned a rough May into a solid June, and now they'll try to carry that into July when they kick it off with a three-game visit to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,The Red Sox went 15-10 last month, including 12-6 over the past three weeks, after a 12-16 record in May. The middle of ...
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....