Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Reuters) — Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday.
A new prince leads Spain as it rules European soccer again
BERLIN — First, Spain’s players had to perform the rituals of celebration. They communed with their fans. They draped themselves with a selection of flags, national and regional. They commiserated with their bereft English opponents. Once those were completed, they gathered by the podium hastily constructed on the field at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
Carlos Alcaraz’s rout of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon is a watershed moment for tennis
WIMBLEDON — This wasn’t a torch-passing. It was more like a torch-grabbing, followed by a sprint around the bend and then another mile or two down the road.
Native son Robert MacIntyre narrowly wins Scottish Open
Robert MacIntyre has reason to celebrate, and not even a huge tournament on the horizon is going to stop him from soaking in what happened Sunday.
Jacoby Jones, Ravens’ Super Bowl star and All-Pro returner, dies at 40
Jacoby Jones, the former NFL receiver and kick returner who helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII with the longest play in the game’s history, has died at the age of 40.
MLB roundup: Orioles walk off Yankees with 3-run 9th
Cedric Mullins ripped a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of a wild ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles pulled out a 6-5 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Sunday, taking a one-game lead in the American League East into the All-Star break.
2024 Futures Game: The performances that stood out — both good and bad
ARLINGTON, Texas — You’ll be forgiven if you missed the 2024 Futures Game — it was just seven innings, as it has been for several years now, and was over in a scant two hours, even with a bunch of mid-inning pitching changes (who doesn’t love those?) to make sure every player got his participation trophy.
Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
When are the 2024 Olympics and how is France preparing?
Here is everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.
Unstoppable Pogacar solos to win Tour de France stage 14 in Pyrenees
Tour de France race leader Tadej Pogacar timed his attack to perfection and rode solo to victory on stage 14 on Saturday, a 152 km ride from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet including 4,000 metres of climbing in the Pyrenees.
American Townsend wins Wimbledon doubles crown alongside Siniakova
LONDON — American Taylor Townsend captured her first Grand Slam title as she and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova beat Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe in the Wimbledon women’s doubles final on Saturday.
Orioles OF Heston Kjerstad placed on 7-day concussion list
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup against the New York Yankees and placed on the seven-day concussion list.
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes to start in 2024 MLB All-Star Game for National League
On the heels of perhaps his finest MLB start to date, Paul Skenes has been bestowed a rare honor: the Pirates right-hander was named the National League’s starting pitcher for the 2024 All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Sublime Djokovic downs Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Alcaraz
LONDON — Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6(2) 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering 2023 rematch.
Serena Williams uses ESPYs platform to slam Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker: ‘We don’t need you’
LOS ANGELES — Harrison Butker was not one of the winners Thursday night at the 2024 ESPY Awards.
Team USA wasn’t perfect vs. Canada, but should Anthony Edwards start?
Team USA has assembled another Dream Team roster headlined by LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. On paper, this team has more talent than any roster in the Olympics, but sometimes that doesn’t mean anything.
Runnin’ with Rani: Kennedy, Oka — king and queen of Triple Crown Swim Race Series
KAILUA-KONA — To capture the Triple Crown Race Series of open water swimming is tough as it not only demands consistency, but also exceptional speed and skill to navigate the waters on the Big Island.
Kawhi Leonard out for Team USA in Olympics, Derrick White to take his place
LAS VEGAS — Team USA star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has been battling chronic knee soreness and inflammation for months, will not play for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.
Krejcikova rides Rybakina punches to reach first Wimbledon final
LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova produced a comeback full of steel and resilience to reach her first Wimbledon final, showing unbendable resistance in the face of an attacking barrage from Elena Rybakina to triumph 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday.
MLB trade deadline watch: The rare draft picks that could be traded this weekend
The deadline before the deadline is Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, two hours before the start of the amateur draft.