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France strive to carry high-scoring attack into knockouts vs. Sweden
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- France will be considerable favorites to advance when they face Sweden in their round of 32 clash early Tuesday evening.,France leaned on their wealth of attacking talent to win Group I. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in each of their first two wins. Then, Ousmane Dembele's firs...
Pitching-strong Brewers lacking timely hits, try to do better vs. Reds
Getting runners on base and into scoring position hasn't been an issue for the Milwaukee Brewers. Capitalizing on those runners, however, has been a different story of late.,They'll aim to change that when they host the Cincinnati Reds for the first of a four-game series beginning Monday.,The Brewer...
Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning
The Chicago Cubs scored three times in the top of the 10th inning and held on for a 4-3 win in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.,Jacob Webb (3-2) gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth to earn the win for the Cubs, who have won six of their ...
Brewers' Brandon Woodruff faces frequent foe Cubs as comeback continues
Brandon Woodruff was just happy to finally be back on the mound Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.,Imagine how the Milwaukee Brewers' right-hander felt after throwing 5 1/3 perfect innings in a 2-1, 10-inning win.,Woodruff will take the mound again Sunday against the Cubs in Milwaukee in the rubber...
Ian Happ keys big inning as Cubs overwhelm Brewers
Ian Happ hit a three-run home run in a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Saturday.,The Cubs will try to win the series Sunday as the teams split the first two games.,Brewers starter Kyle Harrison retired the first 10 batters he faced, but Matt Shaw sin...
Brewers bid to continue sterling run through division vs. Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to continue their National League Central dominance behind Kyle Harrison when they host the division rival Chicago Cubs on Saturday.,Harrison (8-1, 2.50 ERA) will be opposed by fellow left-hander David Peterson (3-6, 6.09), acquired from the New York Mets on Thursday ...
Jacob Misiorowski makes history, Brewers overcome slow start to beat Cubs
Garrett Mitchell and William Contreras had two-run homers and hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run over six innings to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday in the opener of the three-game National League Central showdown series., ,Misiorowsk...
Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski clocks 105.5 mph pitch
Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski dialed up a 105.5 mph heater, the fastest ever recorded by a starting pitcher, to Cubs leadoff man Pete Crow-Armstrong in the first inning Friday night.,Misiorowski cleared his previous best pitch velocity of 104.5 mph on an 0-2 pitch to Crow-Armstrong, who fou...
Report: Padres sign veteran IF Luis Rengifo to minor league deal
The San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Luis Rengifo, The Athletic reported Friday.,Rengifo, 29, was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, one week after being designated for assignment.,Rengifo batted just .205 with no homers and 19 RBIs in 57 games wi...
Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks in draft-day deal
Defenseman Olen Zellweger is a member of the Buffalo Sabres following a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.,In exchange, the Ducks receive a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and Anton Wahlberg, a forward prospect.,Zellweger, 22, is due to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The Sabr...
Brewers, Cubs open pivotal series fresh off series sweeps
Hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski will look to bounce back from his first loss in two months when the host Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night., ,Misiorowski (8-3, 1.45 ERA), who leads the majors in ERA and strikeouts (138), will oppose fellow right-hand...
Japan, thanks to late saves, draw with Sweden, finish second in Group F
Zion Suzuki made four saves, including two big ones in stoppage time to preserve the tie, as Japan finished in second place in World Cup Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.,Japan (1-0-2, 5 points) finished as the runner-up to Netherlands (2-0-1, 7 points) and will...
Ivory Coast coach 'disappointed' in Bastian Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remarks
PHILADELPHIA -- Even in one of the most joyous moments in his country's footballing history, Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae found himself managing sadness over the remarks of a former role model that have sparked debate about potential racist connotations.,Behind Nicolas Pepe's brace, Ivory Coast de...
Sweden's Isak Hien helped off field with injury vs. Japan
Swedish defender Isak Hien had to be helped the field with an apparent left hamstring injury in the first half of the team's Group F match with Japan on Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.,Hien went down in the penalty box after stretching the leg out to try and deflect a crossing pass by Yukinari S...
Victor Wembanyama Could Become the NBA 2K27 Cover According to Odds
Victor Wembanyama is the overwhelming favorite to become the cover athlete for NBA 2K27, but Jalen Brunson could offer betting value....
Andrew Vaughn, Brewers build lead, hang on against Reds
Andrew Vaughn recorded a pinch-hit, bases-clearing double in the seventh inning, fueling the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.,William Contreras highlighted his three-hit performance by launching a two-run homer in the third inning. Jake Bauers followed w...
Brewers ride sizzling pitching into series finale vs. Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers hope their strong pitching continues as they vie for a sweep of their three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.,The Brewers have limited the Reds in two hits in consecutive games. In addition, Milwaukee's starting pitchers have put together a string...
Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram
The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two high picks in this week's NHL draft.,Buffalo received the No. 4 overall pick and the No. 45 s...
Brandon Sproat takes no-hit bid into 6th as Brewers blank Reds
Brandon Sproat took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and combined with three other pitchers on a two-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Tuesday night.,The Brewers, who have won three straight, including the first two games of the series, only managed five hits....
Twins bring up veteran RHP Austin Voth
The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of veteran right-hander Austin Voth from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned right-hander Cody Lawyerson to St. Paul.,Voth, 33, was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts for St. Paul, striking out 17 batters in 13 1/3 inni...