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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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Harry Kane scores twice ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup. England's all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a ...

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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 ...