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Report: CF Monterrey nearing deal for Crew F Diego RossiLiga MX side CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to acquire Columbus Crew star Diego Rossi, The Athletic reported on Monday.,The Crew will receive a transfer fee of up to $8 million for the 28-year-old Uruguayan forward, who is a four-time MLS All-Star and former Golden Boot winner who helped Columbus...

Orioles RHP Chris Bassitt undergoes "pretty minor" back surgeryOrioles 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....

Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski clocks 105.5 mph pitchBrewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski dialed up a 105.5 mph heater, the fastest ever recorded by a starting pitcher, to Cubs leadoff man Pete Crow-Armstrong in the first inning Friday night.,Misiorowski cleared his previous best pitch velocity of 104.5 mph on an 0-2 pitch to Crow-Armstrong, who fou...

Lionel Messi will begin Argentina group final on bench

Lionel Messi might be leading the Golden Boot race with his World-Cup leading five goals, but Argentina aren't willing to play around with their star's health.,On Friday, manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Messi will begin the squad's Saturday contest against Jordan -- Argentina's final game in G...

Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, tap John Mozeliak as interim

The Los Angeles Angels relieved general manager Perry Minasian of his duties Friday.,Los Angeles hired John Mozeliak as a baseball operations consultant after working in the St. Louis Cardinals' front office for 30 years. The team said in a news release that Mozeliak will take over as interim genera...

Croatia hope to discover old World Cup form in crucial match vs. Ghana

PHILADELPHIA -- Croatia probably need a draw on Saturday against Ghana to secure a spot in the last 32, but attacker Ivan Perisic is confident in his side's record against African opposition.,The 2018 runners-up and 2022 third-place finishers have three wins and a draw against African World Cup foes...

Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-RB Doug Martin

A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin's parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back's death last October.,Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, Calif., multiple police officers and an a...

U.S. lineup features 9 changes but no Christian Pulisic

Despite making nine changes to his lineup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino left Christian Pulisic on the bench for the hosts' World Cup Group D finale against Turkey on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.,Pulisic entered as a 58th-minute sub with the match tied 2-2.,Pulisic starred early in the United Stat...