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Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Connecticut

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Connecticut Sun (15-4, 9-2 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (14-5, 10-3 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE:…

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Shohei Ohtani says he won’t participate in Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won’t participate in the Home Run Derby on July 15 despite the Japanese superstar…

Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby.

Zack Littell, Rays bullpen hold Royals in check in a 5-1 win interrupted by 2 1/2-hour rain delay

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers…

Teoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs, 6-5

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of…

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Plum scores 34 and Aces beat Fever 88-69 in front of the fifth-largest crowd in WNBA history

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 34 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 88-69 on…

Butler, Rooker go deep and Athletics top Angels 7-5

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs, Mitch Spence gave up one hit over 5…

Rhys Hoskins hit by pitch with bases loaded in 9th inning, Brewers beat Rockies 4-3

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DENVER (AP) — Willy Adames hit a tying sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, Rhys Hoskins was hit by a…

Colombia draws Brazil 1-1 and will play Panama in quarterfinals while Seleção face Uruguay

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo challenged his team to stay sharp and energized through every physical…

Walker-Kimbrough scores 10 of her 17 in the fourth and the Mystics rally past the Sparks 82-80

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Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics rallied past the Los Angeles Sparks 82-80 on Tuesday night.

Olympic champion Caslick set to lead Australia’s charge for rugby sevens gold at Paris Games

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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Charlotte Caslick will lead Australia’s world series champion squad to the Paris Olympics, where she’s aiming…

Elly De La Cruz looks like a seasoned player in Yankee Stadium debut after Dominican pregame meal

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NEW YORK (AP) — Elly De La Cruz looked like a seasoned player in his Yankee Stadium debut — for…

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Eovaldi pitches 7 scoreless innings, Lowe hits pair of 2-run homers as Texas blanks Padres 7-0

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed one hit over seven innings, Nathaniel Lowe hit a pair of…

Twins stretch HR streak to 20 games as Margot, Correa go deep in 5-3 win over Tigers

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Manny Margot and Carlos Correa went deep to keep Minnesota’s club-record home run streak going at 20…

Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27…

Costa Rica eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 in group stage finale

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Costa Rica was eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 on Tuesday night as…

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.

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Soler, Wade and Ramos homer as the Giants beat the Braves 5-3

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ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help the San Francisco Giants beat the…

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Elly De La Cruz triples, homers and lifts Reds over struggling Yankees 5-4

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NEW YORK (AP) — Elly De La Cruz tripled and homered in his first game at Yankee Stadium, helping the…

U.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday…

Nimmo returns from hotel room scare to drive in 2 runs as the Mets beat the Nationals 7-2 in 10

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Brandon Nimmo had two RBIs in his return from a harrowing hotel room accident, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive extra-innings victory.

Springer hits 3-run HR, Horwitz adds solo HR as Blue Jays hold on to beat Astros 7-6

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TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit a three-run home run against his former team, Spencer Horwitz added a solo homer…

Angel Reese records 11th straight double-double and the Sky top the Dream 85-77

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COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Chennedy Carter scored six of her season-high 26 points in the final 92 seconds, rookie…

Crawford throws 6 solid innings, Rafaela and Duran hit HRs and Red Sox beat Marlins 8-3

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MIAMI (AP) — Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren…

Nolan Gorman hits grand slam to help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 7-4

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit his second career grand slam, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…

Bo Naylor’s sac fly in 9th sends AL Central-leading Guardians to 7-6 win over lowly White Sox

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Bo Naylor delivered a sacrifice fly to center field with one out in the ninth inning,…

Twins’ Royce Lewis leaves game vs. Tigers with left groin tightness after 2-run double

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was removed from Tuesday night’s game against Detroit with tightness in…

Rookies Clark, Reese highlight roster for WNBA All-Star Game against U.S. Olympic team with veterans Stewart, Wilson

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NEW YORK (AP) — Rookies Clark, Reese highlight roster for WNBA All-Star Game against U.S. Olympic team with veterans Stewart,…

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Mert Gunok’s wonder-save at Euro 2024 sparks Turkish celebrations, and praise from Austrian rivals

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LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A moment of Mert Gunok brilliance sparked celebrations for Turkish fans and a big exclamation from…

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SS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung’s rehab stalled

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday…