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Anthony Seigler goes deep as Red Sox top Yankees again
Rookie Jake Bennett allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida and Anthony Seigler each belted a solo home run and the host Boston Red Sox earned a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.,The first hit allowed by Bennett (2-3) came with two outs in the fifth inning, co...
Canada, South Africa venture into new territory with knockout round
Canada will take their show on the road when they face South Africa in the round of 32 at Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday for the squad's first ever trip into the knockout round of a World Cup.,Neither team was expected to be in the Los Angeles area for the round of 32, with South Africa also in the kn...
Report alleges Phil Mickelson made advances on fellow tour pro's wife
Two weeks after a report indicated six-time major champion Phil Mickelson was no longer a member of a private golf club in the San Diego area due to unwanted advances, a separate report this week revealed more instances of alleged lewd and inappropriate behavior.,According to a report in Skratch, Mi...
Tempo scratch G Marina Mabrey with neck spasms
After tying a WNBA record for points in a single game, Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey was a late scratch for Sunday's home game against the Phoenix Mercury with neck spasms.,Mabrey reportedly warmed up for the game but was ruled out just before tipoff.,Mabrey scored 53 points against the Los Ange...
Jays place OF Jesus Sanchez on IL, recal INF Sean Keys
The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Jesus Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right ankle sprain.,The team also called up infield prospect Sean Keys and outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned outfielder Davis Schneider to Buffalo.,Sanchez left Friday's 5-...
Inter Miami transfer M Benjamin Cremaschi to Parma
Inter Miami CF announced the transfer Saturday of homegrown midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to Serie A side Parma Calcio 1913.,The 21-year-old Miami native spent last season on loan with the Italian club, which exercised its purchase option. He has appeared in nine matches for Parma.,Cremaschi becomes...
Why Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT Press Conference Was No Accident
Mauricio Pochettino's fiery postgame press conference may have been a calculated move to shift pressure away from his USMNT players....
Report: Ron Harper Jr. to sign 3-year, $9M deal with Celtics
The Boston Celtics are re-signing Ron Harper Jr. to a new three-year, $9 million contract, ESPN reported Saturday.,The Celtics are declining the 26-year-old forward's $2.6 million team option for 2026-27 to commit to the longer deal.,Harper averaged 4.2 points and 11.0 minutes in 29 games (three sta...
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Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup 'really terrible'
SEATTLE -- The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team's 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group-stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.,Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Iran were...
Novak Djokovic: Serena Williams' comeback is 'inspirational'
Novak Djokovic admitted that Serena Williams' comeback has given him an added boost as he pursues a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.,Williams, 44, will compete at Wimbledon for the first time in four years. In addition to her singles attempt, she's also joining her older sister, Venus, in the w...
San Diego FC acquire D Ian Murphy from Rapids
San Diego FC acquired defender Ian Murphy from the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.,In exchange, the Rapids received a 2027 second-round draft pick and up to $100,000 in conditional general allocation money.,Colorado also will retain a portion of the salary charge for Murphy, who made 22 appearances acr...
Mets return RHP Christian Scott (hip) from injured list
The New York Mets activated right-hander Christian Scott from the 15-day injured list in advance of his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.,Scott, 27, has not pitched since June 11 because of a right hip impingement.,The Mets opened a roster spot when left-hander Zach Thornton was o...
Blues acquire D Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs
The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for two third-round picks in Saturday's draft.,The Maple Leafs received the 73rd and 76th selections.,Toronto selected forward Zach Olsen from the WHL's Saskatoon Blades at No. 73 and defenseman Ma...
49ers' George Kittle: World Cup shows NFL can play on grass
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has seen the World Cup contested on grass fields at NFL stadiums.,If "futbol" can be played exclusively on grass, Kittle asked why can't the NFL do the same?,"We've made it clear that we prefer grass fields. We know it's better on our bodies. And clea...
Visiting Lynx looking to continue mastery over Wings
The league-leading Minnesota Lynx will chase their third win of the season against the Dallas Wings when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The Lynx defeated the Wings 90-86 on the road May 14 before rolling to a 100-76 victory at Minneapolis on June 9. Minnesota has captured six s...
Sky ride rare winning streak into test against Aces
Back-to-back victories over another sub-.500 club have built some momentum for the Chicago Sky.,Winning three in a row for the first time this season won't be easy Sunday when the Sky host the Las Vegas Aces, who have won five straight games against Chicago.,Chicago (6-12) was mired in a six-game sk...
Albert Pujols interested in Mets' managerial position
Albert Pujols is interested in becoming the manager of the New York Mets and working for owner Steve Cohen.,"I think you have an owner that wants to win and wants to spend, that's huge," Pujols told MLB Network on Friday, hours after the Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoa.,"You have the talent in the ...
Report: Bulls exercise $2.4M team option for F Leonard Miller
The Chicago Bulls exercised their $2.4 million team option for Leonard Miller, Spotrac reported on Saturday.,Miller's contract for the 2026-27 season will become fully guaranteed on Tuesday, per the report.,Miller, 22, averaged 11.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 27 games (12 starts) with Chicago after ...
Angels' Mike Trout unlikely to compete in HR Derby
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout said he is unlikely to compete in the upcoming Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.,Trout, however, expects to be able to participate in the All-Star Game on July 14, the night after the derby. He grew up in Millville, ...