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Minnesota leading scorer Kelvin Yeboah back vs. lowly Sporting KC
Minnesota United will try to snap a four-match winless streak when it takes the pitch for the first time in two months Wednesday night when it travels to Western Conference cellar-dweller Sporting Kansas City., ,The Loons (6-5-4, 22 points) begin the post-World Cup break in eighth place and in playo...
D.C. United, Dynamo coming off strong finishes to first half
D.C. United visit the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday as the clubs resume their regular seasons after Major League Soccer's two-month hiatus for the World Cup.,After going 2-4-2 with just four goals in their first eight regular-season matches, D.C. United (4-5-6, 18 points) erupted for 17 goals and a 2-...
Montreal's Prince Owusu to return vs. league-leading Nashville SC
Nashville SC's goal over their final 19 matches of the regular season is to extend what has been a historic start while positioning themselves for just the second trophy in club history.,Nashville, the Supporters' Shield leaders, host CF Montreal on Wednesday night.,Though a bit rusty at times due t...
Austin FC, Sounders both looking for better performances
Austin FC will look to find their way back to a winning form in their return from the World Cup break when they host the struggling Seattle Sounders on Wednesday.,The Verde (3-7-5, 14 points) will take the pitch for an MLS match for the first time since a 3-0 road loss to St. Louis City on May 23 th...
Lynx try to stay hot vs. Storm with Napheesa Collier probable for debut
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Low-scoring Atlanta out to reverse fortunes vs. Charlotte
Struggling Atlanta United will hope that the World Cup international break reverses their poor form as they travel to face regional rival Charlotte FC on Wednesday night.,Atlanta (3-10-2, 11 points) is winless in its last four league matches and 14th in the Eastern Conference. It lost at Nashville o...
Banged-up Liberty hope to stop the bleeding vs. Sky
It's almost unthinkable, but it's true. The New York Liberty -- WNBA champions in 2024 and this year's Commissioner's Cup champs -- are in danger of missing the league's eight-team playoffs.,New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as t...
Union open new era under Ryan Richter against Red Bulls
Less than one year after claiming the Supporters' Shield for the best record in Major League Soccer, the Philadelphia Union are facing a full rebuild.,The Union brought back an old face and promoted someone new ahead of the second half of the season, which begins for them Wednesday against the New Y...
Revs hope to maintain home dominance vs. Toronto after layoff
The New England Revolution ended the first half of their season on something of a sour note -- a 1-0 defeat at Charlotte FC despite their opponents playing more than 30 minutes of the match a man down.,The Revolution (8-5-1, 25 points) will hope they can rekindle their enviable form on home turf whe...
Robert Lewandowski set for MLS debut with Fire vs. Inter Miami
Star striker Robert Lewandowski will finally make his MLS debut when his Chicago Fire visit Inter Miami in their return to league play on Wednesday night.,The 37-year-old Lewandowski joined Chicago (8-4-2, 26 points) earlier this month to bring an end to a glittering 20-year European career that inc...
Golf Glance: Scheffler makes 3M debut; LIV back from hiatus; LPGA, Champions in Scotland
The PGA Tour turns its attention to Minnesota with the FedEx Cup playoff push in its final stages, LIV Golf returns from its lengthy hiatus and the LPGA and Champions tours are in Scotland.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 23-26,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 71, 7,431 Yards),Purse: $8...
Why the WNBA Won't Monetize Sophie Cunningham's Viral Point
The WNBA won't allow Sophie Cunningham's viral point to be monetized. Here's why that decision is drawing criticism....
Lynx try to stay hot in rematch with Storm
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Whitecaps, Cincinnati bring explosive attacks into return from break
The Vancouver Whitecaps and host FC Cincinnati look to unleash their respective explosive offenses against each other on Wednesday when they resume MLS play after the international break.,The Western Conference co-leading Whitecaps (10-2-2, 32 points) were scheduled to return to the pitch last week,...
USMNT teammates face off as Crew, NYCFC return from World Cup break
Teammates become adversaries and opponents become teammates when New York City FC plays at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday in the resumption of their seasons following a nearly two-month World Cup break.,Goalkeeper Matt Freese of NYCFC (5-6-4, 19 points) and Crew midfielder Max Arfsten represented th...
Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness.,Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move.,Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games for the B...
Reports: Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN cuts
Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero are among the ESPN employees being laid off in a wave of cuts, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday.,These layoffs are linked to ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network, according to an internal memo from ESPN chairm...
Aces face Mystic while searching for 'championship' form
The Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics have something in common as they prepare for Wednesday night's meeting in Washington.,Both teams are coming off high-scoring outings in victories Monday night.,Las Vegas scored 60 first-half points on the way to a 109-83 road victory in Toronto. A'ja Wilson ...
Fever's defense trending up ahead of visit from Sun
Defensive improvement has contributed to the Indiana Fever's current stretch of success.,Aiming for a third straight win, the Fever look to continue that stinginess in Indianapolis on Wednesday night against the Connecticut Sun, one of WNBA's lowest-scoring teams.,Indiana (16-10) averages a league-h...
Mercury look to extend Sparks' slide before All-Star break
With their recent losing streak behind them, the Phoenix Mercury will test their newfound form when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in the finale before the All-Star break for both teams.,The Mercury (9-18) ended a five-game skid with a defensive-minded 72-63 defeat of the Connecticut...