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US star Christian Pulisic exits vs. Belgium with injury
SEATTLE -- U.S. men's national team star midfielder Christian Pulisic was subbed off in the second half of the team's round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium with an apparent foot injury.,With the U.S. trailing 2-1, Pulisic was lining up a shot at the edge of the 18-yard box in the 54th minute. ...
Nats storm back from down 5, then hold off Astros 12-11
James Wood hit a grand slam, CJ Abrams had three hits including a three-run homer and the host Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit before holding on to beat the Houston Astros 12-11 on Monday night.,Curtis Mead had a solo home run among his three hits and added three RBIs for...
Red Sox activate LHP Patrick Sandoval 2 years after TJ surgery
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval's long road back to the major leagues -- two years after undergoing Tommy John surgery -- resulted in him being activated from the 60-day injured list by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Per MassLive, Sandoval will start on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, replacing ...
Cristiano Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup with 'clear conscience'
Cristiano Ronaldo was tearful after the last game of his sixth and final World Cup, Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16 on Monday decided by Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner.,But the five-time Ballon d'Or winner insisted -- just as he did Sunday before the match -- that in the big pic...
Charles De Ketelaere's brace gives Belgium halftime edge on U.S.
SEATTLE -- Striker Charles De Ketelaere scored a first-half brace to propel Belgium to a 2-1 halftime lead after the first 45 minutes were thoroughly dominated by the Red Devils in their World Cup round of 16 match against the United States on Monday.,De Ketelaere scored in the ninth and 33rd minute...
Reports: Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold clears waivers
Released last week by the Detroit Lions after he was arrested on eight felony charges last month, cornerback Terrion Arnold cleared waivers, multiple outlets reported on Monday.,Arnold was arrested on June 24 and is facing charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related to an incident in February ne...
Report: Commanders sign CB Rasul Douglas to 1-year deal
The Washington Commanders are planning to sign cornerback Rasul Douglas to a one-year deal, ESPN reported Monday.,The deal is reportedly worth up to $3.8 million.,Douglas played last season, his ninth in the NFL, with the Miami Dolphins. He recorded 62 tackles, two interceptions and 13 pass breakups...
Dodgers activate Evan Phillips, add Carlos Duran to bolster pitching staff
The MLB-leading Los Angeles Dodgers made a pair of pitching transactions on Monday to reinforce their staff.,The Dodgers reinstated right-hander Evan Phillips while optioning right-hander Paul Gervase. As part of this transaction, left-hander Jake Eder was released. The Dodgers also added right-hand...
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez confirms departure after loss
Saying Portugal's national team needs "a new voice," manager Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down after the 1-0 loss to Spain on Monday in their round of 16 match in Arlington, Texas.,Martinez has coached Portugal since 2023 and planned to leave his post after the team's run to what he hop...
Flames ink trade acquisition D Simon Nemec to 5-year deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract on Monday after acquiring him in a trade with the New Jersey Flames last month.,Nemec, 22, is just over four years removed from being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He recorded 26 points (11 goals...
Angels aim to end losing skid in series opener at Rangers
The Los Angeles Angels will try to avoid matching a season-long seven-game losing streak when they open a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Angels (36-55), who own the worst record in baseball, lost seven in a row on April 24-May 1 and also had another six-...
Nats RHP Cade Cavalli has suspension reduced from 7 to 5 games
Cade Cavalli will begin a five-game suspension Monday after the Washington Nationals right-hander appealed an initial decision of seven games for his actions in an altercation with Willson Contreras and the Boston Red Sox last week.,There was no immediate word whether the other three disciplined pla...
Folarin Balogun, after 1-game ban suspended, starts for USMNT against Belgium
SEATTLE -- Striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-game ban for a red card was suspended by FIFA, is starting for the United States against Belgium in their round of 16 match on Monday.,Balogun, who has scored three goals in the World Cup, was originally suspended for his direct red card received in the ...
Hard-hitting Twins on the upswing going into series against Guardians
The Minnesota Twins are riding high as they return to their home ballpark.,Minnesota's next mission is to maintain its winning ways heading into the All-Star break. The Twins open a three-game series against the American League Central Division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday evening in Minneap...
USMNT supporters extend American celebration in vibrant Seattle World Cup scene
SEATTLE -- Turns out supporters of the United States men's national team didn't need to put away their Fourth of July outfits and giant American flags at the end of the holiday weekend.,The vortex of America's 250th birthday celebration and the anticipation of the biggest World Cup game in USMNT his...
All-Stars Max Meyer, Otto Lopez lead Marlins into battle vs. Mariners
Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, a first-time All-Star, will get the start on Tuesday night when Miami plays host to the Seattle Mariners.,Meyer (9-1, 2.53 ERA) is having a career year as he ended last week top 10 in the National League in various categories, including innings (103) and strikeouts (1...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal brings dominant form into opener vs. Athletics
Tarik Skubal regained the dominant form that made him a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner during his last start. That's bad news for the Athletics, who must face the Detroit Tigers' ace on Tuesday.,During his fourth start since undergoing a procedure on his pitching elbow, Skubal (4-4, ...
No 'fear' in Egypt ahead of knockout clash vs. Argentina
Relative to some of their counterparts, Argentina may have felt pleased with the chance to open the knockout stage of the World Cup against debutant Cape Verde.,But don't tell Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni that.,A 3-2 extra-time escape last Friday to keep their pursuit of a repeat title alive may...
Royals collect season-high 22 hits, pound Phillies
Luke Maile, Salvador Perez, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 15-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.,Tolbert was 5-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs after going 2-for-2 in his last game on Saturday for the Royals, who scored in all eigh...
76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...