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Yamal stars for Spain ATLANTA (AP) — Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer's biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia. The ...

Clark avoids record collapse and wins US Open

National Sports

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — On the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Wyndham Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that never gave him much love Sunday until he captured his second Open title in four years. Six shots ahead at the ...

Melton allows one hit as Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

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DETROIT (AP) — Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing ...

Alex Freeman scores for US

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SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international ...

Albies hits 2 homers to lift Braves past Brewers 4-3

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ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. After Matt Olson singled off Aaron Ashby (10-1) with one out, Albies delivered the decisive shot ...