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Mercury coach expresses ‘disappointment’ in Alyssa Thomas suspension
Following the suspension of star player Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts expressed his "disappointment" in how the process had been handled Saturday.,The WNBA on Friday handed Thomas a one-game suspension for her actions during a Mercury game against the Indiana Fever. ,In that con...
Colombia end up atop Group K thanks to 0-0 draw with Portugal
In a duel of heavyweights, Colombia finished off a 0-0 World Cup draw against Portugal to earn the top spot in Group K on Saturday at Miami Gardens, Fla., with an offside call preventing a potential late winning goal for the South American side.,Colombia (2-0-1, 7 points) were unable to score in the...
Shane van Gisbergen cruises to NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. - Shane van Gisbergen asserted his road course mastery once again with a convincing victory in Saturday's Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway., ,Cruising behind lapped trapped on the final circuit at the 1.99-mile, 11-turn road course, the New Zealander nevertheless crossed the fi...
Rays join Yankees atop AL East with another win over D-backs
Jonathan Aranda's two-run homer broke a tie and Junior Caminero also homered as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Rays, who won their fourth straight, swiped the AL East lead from the New York Yankees by percentage points. Victor M...
Penguins reunite Ruck twins in Day 2 of NHL draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins made the biggest family play of Day 2 at the 2026 NHL Draft, completing the Ruck twin set Saturday in Buffalo.,After selecting Liam Ruck with the No. 22 pick in the first round on Friday, the Penguins came back at No. 39 overall and took his twin brother, Markus, in the secon...
Haeran Ryu grabs lead, Korda lurks at Women’s PGA Championship
South Korea's Haeran Ryu continued her hot streak Saturday to surge into the lead of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.,Ryu followed her 8-under-par 64 Friday with birdies on two of her first five holes and an eagle on the par-5 seventh to make her pus...
Orioles RHP Chris Bassitt undergoes "pretty minor" back surgery
Orioles veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt underwent back surgery to remove a bone spur, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias told reporters on Saturday.,Bassitt initially received injections in his back but neither he nor the team were happy with the response. Elias said the surgery wasn't serious....
England clinches Group L crown with clean sheet vs. Panama
Jude Bellingham broke a deadlock with a goal and an assist in the second half of England's Group L finale as the Three Lions defeated Panama 2-0 to win the group Saturday in rainy East Rutherford, N.J.,Harry Kane scored England's second goal and became the nation's leading World Cup goal-scorer, sur...
Bills decide O.J. Simpson will not be in 'Wall of Fame' at new stadium
Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson was the first member of the Buffalo Bills' Wall of Fame in 1980 but he won't be honored at the soon-to-open Highmark Stadium.,The Bills have decided not to include Simpson, who died at 76 in 2024, in their new home. A running back, Simpson was the team's first...
Kahleah Copper helps Mercury top Tempo, who were missing Marina Mabrey
Kahleah Copper had 27 points and Valeriane Ayayi had a career high 20 as the short-handed Phoenix Mercury ruined Toronto's first home game at Scotiabank Center with a 89-80 win Saturday afternoon.,Phoenix (7-13) has now won three of its last four games. The Mercury finished Saturday's game with just...
Kahleah Copper helps Mercury top Tempo, who were missing Mabrina Mabrey
Kahleah Copper had 27 points and Valeriane Ayayi had a career high 20 as the short-handed Phoenix Mercury ruined Toronto's first home game at Scotiabank Center with a 89-80 win Saturday afternoon.,Phoenix (7-13) has now won three of its last four games. The Mercury finished Saturday's game with just...
Rangers ship Adam Edstrom to Nashville for prospect, draft pick
The New York Rangers have traded center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in exchange for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the No. 148 draft pick. The Rangers announced the move on Saturday, the second day of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.,Edstrom's 2025-26 season was disrupted by injur...
Tempo scratch G Marina Mabrey with neck spasms
After tying a WNBA record for points in a single game, Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey was a late scratch for Sunday's home game against the Phoenix Mercury with neck spasms.,Mabrey reportedly warmed up for the game but was ruled out just before tipoff.,Mabrey scored 53 points against the Los Ange...
Inter Miami transfer M Benjamin Cremaschi to Parma
Inter Miami CF announced the transfer Saturday of homegrown midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to Serie A side Parma Calcio 1913.,The 21-year-old Miami native spent last season on loan with the Italian club, which exercised its purchase option. He has appeared in nine matches for Parma.,Cremaschi becomes...
Why Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT Press Conference Was No Accident
Mauricio Pochettino's fiery postgame press conference may have been a calculated move to shift pressure away from his USMNT players....
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Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup 'really terrible'
SEATTLE -- The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team's 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group-stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.,Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Iran were...
Novak Djokovic: Serena Williams' comeback is 'inspirational'
Novak Djokovic admitted that Serena Williams' comeback has given him an added boost as he pursues a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.,Williams, 44, will compete at Wimbledon for the first time in four years. In addition to her singles attempt, she's also joining her older sister, Venus, in the w...
Angels' Mike Trout unlikely to compete in HR Derby
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout said he is unlikely to compete in the upcoming Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.,Trout, however, expects to be able to participate in the All-Star Game on July 14, the night after the derby. He grew up in Millville, ...