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Noelia Bermudez shines in goal as Costa Rica, USWNT draw
Noelia Bermudez made 12 saves for Costa Rica in a historic 0-0 tie with the U.S. women's national team on Tuesday night in Washington. ,It was not the send-off the U.S. wanted in its final match before the Paris Olympics even though it was in complete control of the contest. The Americans had 26 of ...
Whitecaps look to continue recent hot streak vs. KC
The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to stretch their unbeaten streak in MLS play to five matches when they play host to Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night.,The Whitecaps (10-7-5, 35 points), sixth in the Western Conference, have not lost since dropping a 2-0 decision to the Timbers in Portland on...
Austin FC tries to clinch another Copa Tejas vs. FC Dallas
There will be plenty on the line when improving FC Dallas square off against enigmatic Austin FC on Wednesday in the latest match for the Copa Tejas in Frisco, Texas.,The sides have split their two matches this season, with Austin winning at home on March 30 and the Toros responding with a victory i...
Union energized by Blake's return, face slumping Revolution
The Philadelphia Union are in need of a spark to revive their season, and it could arrive with the return of star goalkeeper Andre Blake.,Though he hasn't yet been formally announced as the starter, Blake will return for Wednesday night's matchup against the New England Revolution at Chester, Pa.,Bl...
Coming off rare loss, FC Cincinnati out to extinguish Fire
FC Cincinnati, the top team in MLS, will try to recover from a rare loss when they host the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.,Cincinnati (15-5-3, 48 points) saw its quest for a second straight Supporters' Shield interrupted when it lost 3-1 to Charlotte FC on Saturday.,After Luciano Acosta's goal in ...
Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper power Mercury past Mystics
Brittney Griner collected 23 points and seven rebounds to fuel the Phoenix Mercury to a 96-87 road win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.,Kahleah Copper supplied 22 points and seven rebounds and Diana Taurasi added 18 points for the Mercury (13-12), who snapped a two-game skid. ,Natasha Cloud p...
Scottie Scheffler takes creative approach to Open Championship
Scottie Scheffler opted against testing his mettle at The Scottish Open last week in favor of teeing off at various other courses in Scotland in preparation for this week's Open Championship.,Scheffler, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, looks to shed the rust of nearly a month's absence on Thursday ...
Joe Pavelski, 40, announces retirement after 18 NHL seasons
Joe Pavelski officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after 18 seasons.,Five days after his 40th birthday, the forward called it quits after tallying 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 regular season games with the San Jose Sharks (2006-19) and Dallas Stars (2019-24).,...
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NFL season is right around the corner, and there's no better time to lock in some future bets. Check out these teams with the best value to bet over their win total in 2024....
Forward KJ Martin re-signs with 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers on Monday announced they re-signed forward KJ Martin, acquired during last season as part of a three-team, seven-player deal that sent disgruntled All-Star guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.,The 76ers did not disclose financial terms, though multiple media reports...
NL All-Stars add RHP Kyle Finnegan to replace Ryan Helsley
Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan was selected Monday for his first All-Star Game as a late replacement for St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley on the NL roster.,The major league leader with 32 saves, Helsley last pitched on Saturday for his 42nd inning of the season in 41 games. The right-hander,...
AL’s Corbin Burnes, NL’s Paul Skenes on center stage at All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The 2024 All-Star Game isn't short on storylines.,From Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. returning to his hometown under the lights to former teenage sensation Jurickson Profar of San Diego making his All-Star Game debut at age 31, there's plenty to talk about going into the 94th Mids...
League's best square off when Sun visit Liberty
The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun likely will spend the rest of the season jostling for the WNBA's top two records.,Before taking a month off for the All-Star break and Paris Olympics, the Sun would like to inch closer to the top mark. Their next chance is Tuesday's visit to the league-leadin...
Team USA outlasts Australia, 98-92
Team USA executed late in the game and survived a game Australia team for a 98-92 exhibition win in a pre-Olympics showcase in Abu Dhabi on Monday. ,Patty Mills connected on a 3-pointer from the left wing and pulled the Boomers within six, 86-80, during an 0-for-7 shooting stretch for Team USA. But ...
Oilers ship former first-round pick Xavier Bourgault to Senators
The Edmonton Oilers sent 2021 first-round draft pick Xavier Bourgault and fellow forward Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators, getting forward Roby Jarventie and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick in exchange on Monday.,Bourgault, picked No. 22 in the draft, hasn't met expectations. Last season, he foug...
Mystics hope 3-point success continues against Mercury
The Washington Mystics love shooting threes. The Phoenix Mercury allow plenty of them.,Both squads will look to enter the WNBA's month-long Olympic break on a positive note when they meet for a Tuesday matinee in Washington, D.C.,The Mystics (6-18) have relied on the 3-pointer more than any other WN...
Monday July 15 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For 7/15/2024
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Argentina outlasts Colombia, wins 16th Copa title
With star teammate Lionel Messi sidelined by an apparent right ankle injury, substitute Lautaro Martinez led Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title with his goal in extra time for a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday night.,Martinez, who entered the match in the seven...
Lionel Messi (ankle) exits Copa final
Argentina star Lionel Messi had to exit Sunday night's Copa America final against Colombia in the 65th minute due to an apparent ankle injury. ,Messi fell to the pitch and immediately called for trainers to attend to him, which they did, helping the 37-year-old to the sideline after he had remained ...
Copa America delayed by security breach, stadium lockdown
CONMEBOL pushed back kickoff of the Copa America final by a half-hour to 8:30 p.m. local time Sunday after fans breached security at one of the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The highly anticipated final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed after police apparently struggled ...