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Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup

Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
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Royals honor family of Hallmark artist who designed team's original emblem

Royals honor family of Hallmark artist who designed team's original emblem

Royals honor family of Hallmark artist who designed team's original emblem
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The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned

The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned

The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
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Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis
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What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
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NYPD commissioner on security for potential Taylor Swift wedding: ‘We will have a detail in place’

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed security questions Wednesday regarding the highly-anticipated wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce that is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden this week, two sources told CNN.

NYPD commissioner on security for potential Taylor Swift wedding: ‘We will have a detail in place’
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Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism

U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery.

Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism
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Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away

Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away

Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away
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World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite

The number of Americans expected to travel into the weekend as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary is expected to rise modestly this year,

World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite
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The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift's likely wedding. It's the Summer of New York

It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks championship

The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift's likely wedding. It's the Summer of New York
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The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium
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How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game

How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game

How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
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Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
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Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of

Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of

Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
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Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday

Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
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Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease

Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
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Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal
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Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally
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Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
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Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets

World Cup fans have sued StubHub Inc, accusing the resale platform of failing to deliver expensive tickets they bought on the secondary

Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets
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Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia

Christian Pulisic has returned to a much-changed United States starting 11 for the round-of-32 clash against Bosnia on Wednesday.

Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia
Europe|Sports|World

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
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Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup

A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters. 

Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup
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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts

Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history
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Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule

An Ohio judge will make a ruling next week on a preliminary injunction request from 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA in a state court, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition

Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will host their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
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NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters
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Soccer-Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place

Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms.

Soccer-Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place
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Kansas school district rejects accusation of violating law over transgender policy

The fifth-largest public school district in Kansas said on Wednesday it disagreed with the Trump administration's accusation that it violated federal

Kansas school district rejects accusation of violating law over transgender policy
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Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra

Barbora Krejcikova needed seven match points to knock French Open champion Mirra Andreeva out of Wimbledon in the biggest upset of the women’s tournament so far

Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra
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From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania

From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
Crime|Sports|World

Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder

Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder

Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder
Entertainment|Sports|World

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
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NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead

A brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta

NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
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NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding

The New York Police Department is bracing for a slew of massive Independence Day celebrations along with a World Cup match this weekend, scrambling thousands of officers on land, sea and air to handle security measures as an intense heat wave bears down on the region

NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding
Crime|Health|Sports|World

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
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Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

America has come to a landmark moment of pride and patriotism — and a time of division and doubt

Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
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Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee unveiled with tailgate-themed celebration

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee unveiled with tailgate-themed celebration

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee unveiled with tailgate-themed celebration
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Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy!”

Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'
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Corona maker Constellation sees World Cup-fueled gatherings driving US beer demand

Constellation Brands is seeing a rebound in U.S. beer sales after a sluggish start to 2026, as a flurry of major sporting events such as the NBA Finals and

Corona maker Constellation sees World Cup-fueled gatherings driving US beer demand
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Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
Sports|World

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
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Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild
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Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals
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Nike gains despite China slump as investors eye turnaround progress

Shares of Nike rose on Wednesday as investors assessed CEO Elliott Hill's efforts to revive growth, though the sportswear giant's persistent sales

Nike gains despite China slump as investors eye turnaround progress
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Everything we’re seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations approach

Everything we’re seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations approach

Everything we’re seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations approach
Sports|World

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins

The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have a wedding celebration this weekend at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebration is expected to be a multi-day event at New York's Madison Square Garden, CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have a wedding celebration this weekend at Madison Square Garden
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Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002

Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002

Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002
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Plaintiff's Attorney: 'Becky is a hero'

CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks with ACLU Senior Counsel Joshua Block after the Supreme Court lets states ban trans athletes from playing on girl's sports teams. Block also represented plaintiff Becky Pepper-Jackson and argued on her behalf in front of the Supreme Court. Block spoke about her courage and what this case means for other trans athletes.

Plaintiff's Attorney: 'Becky is a hero'
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‘A huge victory for common sense’: West Virginia Atty General reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes

West Virginia Attorney General (R) JB McCuskey reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday which ruled that states may bar transgender students from playing on girls sports teams.

‘A huge victory for common sense’: West Virginia Atty General reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

There were still serves beyond 120 mph

Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fascinates, flummoxes media

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public but the pop icon and NFL star have so far succeeded in keeping plans for the

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fascinates, flummoxes media
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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce: their biggest plays, on and off the field

Pop star Taylor Swift’s impending wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce will cap a three-year, highly public courtship that has often played out in public, captivating

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce: their biggest plays, on and off the field
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Tennis-Serena fighting to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue

Serena Williams will do everything to be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during

Tennis-Serena fighting to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue
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World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now

Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come

World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
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LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

LeBron James has announced he's returning for at least one more NBA season but won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision
Sports|World

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action
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Alberta's separatism debate jostles summer rodeo scene

Canada's world-famous Calgary Stampede kicks off on Friday, but a push by Alberta separatists to begin the process of

Alberta's separatism debate jostles summer rodeo scene
Americas|Health|Sports|World

Four dead as huge crowds celebrate Mexico's World Cup win

Four people died, three of asphyxiation, during late night street celebrations in Mexico City after hundreds of thousands of fans

Four dead as huge crowds celebrate Mexico's World Cup win
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Transgender people finding it hard to win at US Supreme Court

In May 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a voter-passed Colorado measure that had denied gay people legal protections against discrimination.

Transgender people finding it hard to win at US Supreme Court
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World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The United States men’s national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches

World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent

Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
Sports

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a second straight game following a heated exchange with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead

Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run

Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead
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Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Sports

Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest

The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said

Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
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Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the trade says Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says
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Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams
Sports|US|World

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference

Before moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
Sports

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

The Florida Panthers have traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev