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US looks to avoid World Cup exit

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. But that's usually where the American make a quick exit. Tonight's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 ...

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NY's Chisholm injured NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers following a violent collision with right fielder Jasson Domínguez and was placed in concussion protocol. With the Yankees down 7-0 in the fourth ...

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Hovland wins Travelers CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland needed only one hole to beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship. They were tied Sunday night after Scheffler made a clutch 8-footer for par to force the extra holes, but it was too dark to keep going. ...

Mavericks have ‘really unique pieces,’ new coach May says

DALLAS (AP) — Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana. That's not to say he isn't ready for the jump from college to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks after leading Michigan to its first national championship in 37 years this ...

Some teams have an easier path than others in knockout stage

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either. Lionel ...