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Mets activate closer Edwin Diaz following suspension
The New York Mets activated closer Edwin Diaz on Saturday after he served a 10-game suspension for violating MLB's policy on foreign substances.,The Mets, who continue their weekend series at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, also called up right-hander Eric Orze and optioned right-hander Ty Adcoc...
Canada gets past Venezuela on PKs, reaches Copa semis
Ismael Kone converted the decisive spot kick to take Canada through to the Copa America semifinals on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night.,Kone sealed a 4-3 win after six attempts per team, with Maxime Crepeau having saved two Venezuela tries while a...
Brazil dealing with lineup change vs. powerful Uruguay
Uruguay has been one of the top teams in Copa America play behind a tournament-best plus-8 goal differential.,Now Uruguay aims to continue its strong performance on both sides of the ball when it faces Brazil on Saturday in a quarterfinal match at Las Vegas.,Uruguay is tied with Argentina for the mo...
Copa surprise team Panama to face streaking Colombia in quarters
Panama will aim to continue its storybook run in Copa America when it plays streaking Colombia on Saturday in Glendale, Ariz., with a berth in the semifinals on the line.,That the Panamanians are still alive after finishing second in Group C behind Uruguay, but ahead of the United States, is not los...
Ecuador fires head coach Felix Sanchez after Copa America loss
Ecuador head coach Felix Sanchez was fired following Thursday's loss to Argentina in the Copa America quarterfinals.,His coaching staff also was dismissed.,"We thank Felix and his coaching staff for their work and professionalism, and wish him success in his future endeavors," according to a stateme...
Argentina tops Ecuador in shootout to reach Copa semis
Argentina didn't play a perfect match, far from it, but when it comes to penalty kicks, the team seems invincible again as a record 16th Copa America championship becomes closer to reality.,With Lionel Messi back in the lineup but having an up-and-down match in Houston on Thursday, defending champio...
U.S.-Uruguay match draws record TV ratings
The U.S. men's national team failed on the pitch in Copa America, but public interest in the squad was high.,The team's group-stage finale, a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday that knocked the United States out of the tournament, attracted an average of 3.78 million viewers on FS1. According to Fox Spor...
Lautaro Martinez boosts Argentina going into Ecuador match
The availability of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is still in question for the Copa America quarterfinal matchup against Ecuador on Thursday in Houston.,The 37-year-old missed the 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday in the final game of group play because of a right groin/adductor injury sustained in t...
Canes sign F William Carrier to 6-year, $12M contract
The Carolina Hurricanes signed free agent forward William Carrier to a six-year, $12 million contract Wednesday.,The 2023 Stanley Cup champion is signed through the 2029-30 campaign.,Carrier, 29, had six goals and two assists in 39 games with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023-24.,He finished fifth am...
Costa Rica gets two early goals, edges Paraguay at Copa
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored goals in the first seven minutes of the match to help Costa Rica notch a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Copa America Group D play on Tuesday night at Austin, Texas.,Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a hand save in the third minute of second-half sto...
Colombia draws vs. Brazil, wins Copa America's Group D
Daniel Munoz scored in first-half stoppage time and Colombia secured the top spot in Copa America's Group D with a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their clash at Santa Clara, Calif., on Tuesday.,Colombia (2-0-1, 7 points) advances to a quarterfinal matchup against CONCACAF Cinderella Panama on Saturday i...
Costa Rica gets pair of early goals, edges Paraguay at Copa
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored goals in the first seven minutes of the match to help Costa Rica notch a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Copa America Group D play on Tuesday night at Austin, Texas.,Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a hand save in the third minute of second-half sto...
4-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey.",Walker was selected Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Tournament won by UConn in 2011, months before Charlotte selected him with the No. 9 overall pick of the NB...
Patrick Mahomes' logo to be featured on Texas Tech uniforms
Texas Tech will be the first college program to wear Patrick Mahomes' co-branded apparel under a 10-year deal with Adidas.,The school announced the partnership with Adidas, which is now the official footwear, uniform, apparel and accessory partner of the Red Raiders. Financial terms were not release...
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...
U.S. falls to Uruguay, eliminated from Copa America
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday, losing 1-0 to Group C winner Uruguay in Kansas City, Mo.,Panama claimed the group's second qualifying spot to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia on Monday in Orlando.,Uruguay (3-0-0, 9 points) will play the Group D runner-up, ei...
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...
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...
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....
Monday July 1 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For Copa America & Wimbledon
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Copa America and Wimbledon on July 1, 2024....