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Marsh and Schwarber switch roles to lead Phillies past White Sox 8-6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly…
Mauricio Dubón homers again, Braves beat the Pirates 6-3
ATLANTA (AP) — Mauricio Dubón homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves…
Contreras homers and drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night…
FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
FIFA announced on Friday that it will now allow fans to bring their own water…
Detroit beats Seattle in 1st meeting since Mariners eliminated Tigers in ALDS
DETROIT (AP) — Gleyber Torres had three hits and Detroit beat Seattle 7-3 on Friday…
FIBA still planning for Basketball World Cup in Qatar in 2027 as scheduled
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — FIBA is operating as if the 2027 Basketball World Cup will…
Canada’s Cyle Larin to remain at Southampton on two-year contract
Southampton FC said Friday that Canadian striker Cyle Larin has completed a permanent transfer to…
FIFA allowing disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO — FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water…
Dodgers honor gay trailblazers Glenn Burke and Billy Bean with permanent stadium display
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring…
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to…
Giants’ Matt Chapman joins select SF baseball company, including Willie Mays, with 8 RBIs in win
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Chapman joined some select San Francisco baseball company — including Willie…
British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
LONDON (AP) — British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World…
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite’s car
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents…
J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — J.T. Poston stepped onto the putting green Friday at the Memorial…
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans…
From Whitehorse to No. 1? Maple Leafs GM Chayka travels north to meet with Gavin McKenna
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin McKenna left his family and friends behind in Whitehorse, Yukon,…
Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in…
Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson takes leave of absence
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson is taking a leave of…
Cubs president Jed Hoyer says talented team will break out of slump, but needs to do so soon
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer isn’t panicking over his team’s protracted slump…
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was jailed Friday on domestic…
Red Sox option struggling pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester, move Crochet to 60-day IL
NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester…
Brianne Jenner becomes first player signed by Hamilton PWHL team
HAMILTON — Hamilton’s PWHL expansion team signed Brianne Jenner to a three-year contract Friday, making…
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is ‘a new series’ going into Game 3 after Canes’ comeback
Before the Carolina Hurricanes made their comeback, before the Vegas Golden Knights needed a goal…
Scheffler ‘felt like I was going to shoot 90’ and salvages 72 at the Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was 10 shots behind after two rounds at the…