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As Portugal face Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo feels no pressure to go out on top
After confirming this will be his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that whenever his final match arrives, he will walk away at peace.,And yes, even if that comes as soon as Monday in Portugal's round of 16 clash with Spain in Arlington, Texas.,"I'm going to be perfectly honest, regardless ...
Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard guide Lynx into 2-game set with Sun
Olivia Miles' eyes lit up when she was asked to describe the components of a great pick-and-roll play.,Minnesota's rookie point guard stood a couple feet from her teammate, Natasha Howard, who has thrived as the Lynx's paint presence in pick-and-roll actions.,"Ooh, that's a great question," Miles sa...
Aces All-Star A’ja Wilson (ankle) will not play vs. Fever
Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson was declared out for the Las Vegas Aces' game against the visiting Indiana Fever on Sunday due to a right ankle injury.,The Aces center missed her third consecutive game. The nationally televised matchup is without Wilson and fellow All-Star Caitlin Clark, who is on th...
Surging Valkyries face improving Mystics for first time this season
The Golden State Valkyries have found ways to win with solid defense and now they're seeking their first five-game winning streak of the season.,The Valkyries visit the Washington Mystics on Monday night in the first meeting of the season between the teams.,Golden State (14-7) won 88-83 at Atlanta o...
Mets hold off Braves' charge for wild 10-9 victory
Nolan McLean settled down after a rocky start to throw six solid innings and the visiting New York Mets survived an improbable ninth-inning Atlanta comeback to beat the Braves 10-9 on Sunday and end their three-game losing streak.,McLean (6-5) gave up three runs (two earned) in the first inning but ...
U.S., Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand
SEATTLE -- After a dream start to the World Cup they are co-hosting, the United States are one win away from their first quarterfinal appearance since 2002.,They'll have the added benefit of being able to play star forward Folarin Balogun on Monday in the round of 16 against Belgium after FIFA made ...
Novak Djokovic sets another record en route to Wimbledon quarters
It took nearly 3 1/2 hours against a qualifier ranked No. 132 in the world, but seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic prevailed Sunday for his 106th match victory, eclipsing Roger Federer for the No. 1 spot on the men's all-time list at the All England Club.,Pursuing Federer's record of eight...
Hanwha Life coasts to upper-bracket final at Mid-Season Invitational
Hanwha Life breezed to a 3-0 sweep of G2 Esports on Sunday to advance to upper-bracket final of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon, South Korea.,Hanwha Life recorded 33-, 24- and 25-minute wins on blue.,South Koreans Min-hyung "Gumayusi" Lee and Geon-woo "Zeka" Kim posted 25-8-...
Red Sox LHP Ranger Suarez striving for All-Star effort vs. Angels
Left-hander Ranger Suarez will take the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night as an American League All-Star.,Suarez (4-3, 2.94 ERA) will face the Los Angeles Angels as the Red Sox go for a sweep of the three-game series in Anaheim, Calif. He learned Saturday about his selection to his second...
Riding power surge, Marlins bid for sweep of spiraling A's
The overachieving Miami Marlins have their sights on completing a three-game sweep when they visit the Athletics on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.,Miami has smacked eight homers and scored 19 runs while winning the first two games. The Marlins are six games above .500 to match their sea...
Shohei Ohtani set to return as Dodgers vie for sweep of Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have some post-holiday lineup changes in store on Sunday when they chase a four-game series sweep against the visiting San Diego Padres.,After Shohei Ohtani got the day off Saturday, one day after he admitted to some right biceps discomfort, he is expected to be back in ...
Rotation in order, Mariners send Emerson Hancock to mound vs. Blue Jays
Had the Seattle Mariners stuck with their plan to piggyback their starting pitchers on Saturday, there might have been an uproar at T-Mobile Park.,Logan Gilbert allowed one runner in 7 1/3 innings, and the Mariners hit three homers -- including a grand slam by All-Star Randy Arozarena -- in an 11-0 ...
Starting pitchers for Rockies, Giants eager to break Coors Field curse
Two pitchers who have struggled at Coors Field will meet when the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies wrap up a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Denver.,Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle (1-8, 5.67 ERA), who has never won in Colorado, and Rockies righty Tanner Gordon (0-2, 6.69), who has ye...
Astros carry shaken-up roster into rubber game with Rays
For the Houston Astros, there are roster moves, and then there are roster moves. ,The Astros reinstated outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the 10-day injured list and recalled utility player Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A Sugar Land before Saturday's 10-8 walkoff victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, with out...
D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez strives to show star power vs. Brewers
Less than 24 hours after he learned he was selected to his first All-Star Game in his 11th major league season, Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will start the decisive contest of the Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,"It means a lot t...
All eyes on Tigers' Casey Mize in series finale vs. Rangers
There has been plenty of speculation about Tarik Skubal's future this season. After all, the Detroit Tigers could trade their ace before he hits the free-agent market.,Another prominent Tigers starter, Casey Mize, also could be dealt before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The 29-year-old right-hander wil...
Twins in rare position to earn series win vs. reeling Yankees
An impressive power display put the Minnesota Twins on the verge of a rare achievement -- a series win at Yankee Stadium.,Coming off hitting six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years, the Twins hope to keep the power surge going Sunday afternoon when they visit the struggling New...
Phillies using 'whole roster' to success against slumping Royals
While the Philadelphia Phillies will have at least five All-Stars this season, Saturday's contest proved that their talent runs much deeper.,The surging Phillies look for their ninth win in 12 games when they visit the Kansas City Royals in a Sunday matinee.,Philadelphia learned Saturday afternoon t...
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is.,The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St. Louis Cardinals sweep, is 6-1 with a 4.53 ERA in 13 games (six starts).,The Cubs have four starters o...
Reds look to turn things around against streaking Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds have similar records as they go into Sunday afternoon's series finale in Cincinnati.,They're trying to set themselves up for a good final week prior to the All-Star break.,It hasn't been easy for Reds manager Terry Francona's team, which has dropped six of i...