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Switzerland edge Colombia on PKs to make first World Cup QF since '54
Ruben Vargas delivered the deciding goal in the fifth round of a penalty shootout and Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a scoreless draw against Colombia on Tuesday in Vancouver.,Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a key diving save on Colombia's Cucho Hernand...
Twins CF Byron Buxton (hip) placed on IL, will miss All-Star Game
Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain that will prevent him from playing in next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia.,Buxton was voted to start for the American League but will need to be replaced due to the injury that he agg...
Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire talks life after Sorsby, chasing Texas game
As Joey McGuire settled in before a throng of reporters and cameras at Big 12 media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, the first words out of his mouth were, "I know nobody believes this, but I am fired up to be here.",It was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the upcoming questions he expected about Texas ...
Defensive-fueled Valkyries aim for 6th straight win, face Tempo
The Golden State Valkyries aim to use their defensive prowess to vault them to a team-record sixth consecutive win Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Tempo.,The Valkyries (15-7) tied their franchise-best winning streak of five after defeating the Washington Mystics 62-49 Monday in the secon...
Christian Yelich, Jacob Misiorowski pace Brewers over Cards in Game 1
Christian Yelich's seventh-inning RBI double highlighted a 3-for-5 day, and Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 without a walk as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in the first of two games Tuesday.,Yelich doubled twice and drove in a pair as the Brewers posted a late rally for...
Deion Sanders, Colorado in prove-it mode, embrace doubters
There isn't a single Colorado player on the preseason All-Big 12 first team and nobody thinks the Buffaloes are a danger to win the conference this season.,Coach Deion Sanders has two words for media who voted for the 2026 predictions: Thank you.,"We don't care about what people say," Sanders said T...
Cardinals RHP Ryne Stanek (foot) exits vs. Brewers
Cardinals right-hander Ryne Stanek left Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning after the St. Louis reliever appeared to jam his foot or ankle into the first base bag while trying to cover on a bunt single by Joey Ortiz.,Stanek, who threw an inning in Monday's 4-3 loss, ha...
Resilient Argentina refuse to lose: "This is who we are"
Argentina overcame plenty of adversity during the 10-match World Cup unbeaten streak they brought into their round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday.,They ended the country's 36-year World Cup title drought at the 2022 event in Qatar, winning a pair of penalty-kick shootouts against the Netherlan...
Pirates SS Konnor Griffin headed to IL with torn finger tendon
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is scheduled to be placed on the injured list Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left hand.,Griffin, 20, had just returned last week from a stint on the injured list because of a right elbow strain. He made his major league debut April 3 and is batti...
Former All-Star reliever Al Holland dies at 73
Former All-Star reliever Al Holland, best known for his tenure with the Phillies, has died at 73, both Philadelphia and North Carolina A&T confirmed.,Al Holland Jr., told North Carolina A&T that his father died on Saturday at Fort Mill, S.C. The elder Holland was a star pitcher for the school from 1...
Egypt coach blasts referee: 'We have suffered an injustice'
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said his team was treated unfairly and "suffered an injustice" in the wake of his team's stunning 3-2 loss to Argentina in a round of 16 match in Atlanta on Tuesday.,Egypt held a 2-0 lead until Argentina's Cristian Romero scored in the 79th minute. Lionel Messi tied it four...
Athletics activate SS Jacob Wilson from IL
The Athletics activated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list Tuesday while left-hander Jacob Lopez also was added to the active roster.,In corresponding moves, the club optioned catcher Brian Serven and right-hander Kade Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas.,Wilson, 24, has not played since June 26 ...
IOC paves way for Russia's return at 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee set the stage for Russian athletes to return to competition under their own flag in the 2028 Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,The Russian Olympic Committee has been under suspension since 2023 following the country's invasion of Ukrai...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras named to AL All-Star roster
Willson Contreras of the Red Sox was named to replace Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.,Contreras, 34, earned his fourth All-Star Game selection while batting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 86 games this season, his first with the Red Sox.,In...
Golf Glance: Chris Gotterup defends in Scotland; Nelly Korda chases 3rd major of '26
A world-class field has assembled at The Renaissance Club for the Scottish Open while the LPGA Tour also is overseas for the fourth of five majors this year.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, July 9-12,Course: The Renaissance Club (Par 70, 7,282 Yards),Purse: $9M (Winner: $1....
Mads Pedersen, Torstein Traeen shine in Stage 4 at Tour de France
Mads Pedersen of Denmark won Stage 4 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, while Torstein Traeen of Norway grabbed the overall lead on the first day of the three-week event held entirely in France.,Pedersen, 30, was the best of a 10-rider pack at the finish, completing the 181.9-kilometer route from Car...
Yankees' Ben Rice joins field for Home Run Derby
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice announced his participation in the upcoming Home Run Derby over social media on Tuesday.,Rice posted a video on Instagram that showed his father, Dan, pitching to him when he was a kid. He accompanied the video with a caption that read: "Dad and I are heading to the...
Big 12 notebook: Commish hushes Sorsby talk
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark passed on further discussion of the turn of events involving Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech as media days began Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.,"I appreciate the question," Yormark said. "Today is not the time to address that issue. Today is about celebrating the upcoming ...
Report: Knicks' Jalen Brunson undergoes wrist surgery
Knicks star Jalen Brunson is recovering from surgery on his injured left wrist, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.,The All-Star point guard experienced discomfort during New York's run to the NBA championship last month.,Brunson, 29, is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer, acco...
Gotham FC moving to Queens' Etihad Park in 2028
Gotham FC will begin playing home matches at Etihad Park in Queens, N.Y., in 2028, the club announced Tuesday.,The reigning NWSL champions currently play at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.,Etihad Park is the new home of MLS club New York City FC, while the New Jersey stadium is home to ...