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Beleaguered Blue Jays bullpen locks it down in 10-inning rubber match at Seattle

A pitchers duel turned into a home run hitting contest in Sunday’s rubber match of a three-game series that had the look and feel of a post-season game. In all probability, this will be the closest the Blue Jays will come to experiencing an actual playoff game, but Canadian fans who flocked to the Emerald City to get an up-close look at their beloved team got more than their money’s worth. Too bad this series had to end — with a 5-4 Blue Jays...

Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach - as Marcus Rashford checks in

The Red Devils legend is expected to be officially announced as one of Ten Hag's new assistant coaches imminently with players due back for pre-season today.

Argentina vs. Canada expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Lionel Messi with point to prove in Copa America 2024 semifinal

Lionel Messi might have missed his spot-kick against Ecuador last week, but the 37-year-old will lead out Argentina at MetLife Stadium against Canada in the semifinal of Copa America 2024. The Sporting News covers key details regarding the latest team news and predicted lineups.

This is why even the best players miss penalties during a shoot-out

An exciting moment for neutral onlookers yet dreaded by players, coaches, and committed fans, the penalty shoot-out has been an integral feature of knockout tournament soccer since the 1970s. It was then that the penalty shoot-out began to determine the victor of a soccer game, as before that a coin toss decided who won the match. But while it may seem like the outcome of penalties is down to luck, they are both a skill and a mental test. So, where and exactly when did it all begin? And what strategies do players employ before taking their crucial kick? This gallery answers these questions and more. Click on to discover.

Marc Cucurella responds to Chelsea exit link after Spain's Euro 2024 ends

The defender has been Spain's surprise star at Euro 2024.

Germany outraged over Euro 2024 exit: 'Cheated!'

Harry Kane's embarrassing moment as England captain against Switzerland

How the Dutch have ditched Total Football to reach Euro 2024 semi-final against England… Ronald Koeman's team is built on a strong defence without Frenkie de Jong to pull the strings as fans clamour for Wout Weghorst to start

MATT BARLOW: Like England and France, the Dutch's passage to the last four has been a triumph of substance over style.

Jets' prospect Chaz Lucius a model of resiliency

Nothing could wipe the smile off Chaz Lucius’ face this past week when he hit the ice for the Winnipeg Jets development camp. For the first time in more than five months, he was finally skating, And even as he skated separate from the rest of the team’s prospects, clad in yellow threads denoting a player who’s not quite 100 per cent, there was a sense of joy. He willed himself up off of the mat, and not for the first time. “I just couldn’t wait...

Biggest strengths, needs of Blue Jays’ roster beyond 2024

How are the Blue Jays positioned for 2025 and 2026, and what does that mean for the July 30 trade deadline? Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith break it down.

Thompson wins John Deere Classic with lowest score in tourney history

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Davis Thompson had been working toward a moment like this, and he wasn't about to let anything stop him — not a soft golf course that produced the best scores of the week, not the pressure of trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.

Varsho's RBI single in 10th lifts Blue Jays to 5-4 win in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead with an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Sunday.

Euro 2024: The major football rule that has changed

Analyzing what Viktor Arvidsson will bring to the Oilers

If there’s one thing you can guarantee for the 2024-2025 NHL season, it’s that Viktor Arvidsson will not lose to the Oilers in the first round of the playoffs for another consecutive year.

Emma Raducanu offers six-word response to Judy Murray's 'sarcastic' social media post after decision to pull out of mixed doubles and end Andy Murray's Wimbledon career

Raducanu played it safe after waking up with soreness in her wrist, pulling out of her partnership commitment to Murray as she focused on her own singles push.

Gareth Southgate issues ban on England players ahead of Euro 2024 semi final

Southgate is being cautious ahead of England's crucial match on Wednesday.

SILVERSTONE RACE ZONE: 60,000 camp out under the rainy sky before Lewis Hamilton's historic win, Rowan Atkinson mingles with racing royalty and Stuart Broad enjoys the action with former Ashes rival Pat Cummins

Mail Sport's Race Zone picks out the famous faces and looks back at yet another eventful British Grand Prix.

The rise and fall of Ben Johnson: From Olympic hero to disgraced drug cheat

Christian Pulisic message to USMNT fans after Copa America exit ramps up speculation about Gregg Berhalter's future: 'Does that mean he's gone?'

Berhalter's USA crashed and burned at this summer's home Copa America after failing to make it out of the group stages following defeats to Uruguay and Panama.

Italian land artist plows giant Eiffel Tower in farm field to celebrate upcoming Paris Olympic Games

An Italian land-artist has drawn a massive Eiffel Tower over several fields in recognition of the upcoming Paris Olympics. Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created his latest work on a crop field in the Verona countryside, using a tractor and plough, covering a 2-acre plot in its entirety.

What it's REALLY like to face an Ivan Toney penalty: Ex-England goalkeeper Ben Foster explains how the Brentford star 'makes you look like an absolute fool'

The Brentford striker showed no sign of nerves as he took his incredible record from 12 yards to the international stage in England's penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland.

How the Canucks can use their remaining cap space to take advantage of these 6 teams

For the first time in recent memory, the Vancouver Canucks actually have some cap space to play around with and are in an opportunity to take advantage of teams who have put themselves in less-than-ideal situations.

Money in the Bank is the highest-grossing WWE arena event in Canada

Money in the Bank was indeed just that for World Wrestling Entertainment over the weekend in Toronto. The Stamford, Conn.-based company, which held its premium live event along with Friday Night Smackdown and NXT Heatwave at Scotiabank Arena over the weekend, said on Monday that the Money in the Bank event became the highest-grossing WWE arena event in Canada in the company’s history. “Weekends that bring visitors en masse to our host cities...

Canadian men’s team has little room for error in deep Olympic group

What will Canada see from the teams it is facing in France in a couple of weeks? Blake Murphy provides some scouting and roster notes.

2024-25 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Anaheim Ducks’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time to kick off Daily Faceoff’s second annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Red Bull says Perez form ‘unsustainable’ with F1 contract clause set to kick in

Sergio Perez’s F1 future increasingly in doubt as performance-related clause set to kick in on his contract

Forza! Musetti makes it 3 Italians in Wimbledon quarterfinals. Rybakina and Svitolina advance

LONDON (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti just needed a little time to adjust.

Controversial coach not a candidate for Blue Jackets job

The Columbus Blue Jackets remain the only team without a head coach for the 2024-25 NHL season, and it doesn't sound like one controversial but successful coach is under consideration for the position.

NFL Power Rankings: The Dog Days are over… nearly

Jessica Campbell’s journey from Sask. to the NHL

Growing up playing hockey in Saskatchewan, Jessica Campbell never dreamed of being part of the NHL. Now, she’s the league’s first female assistant coach after the Seattle Kraken hired her to work behind the bench.

Who qualified for Paris 2024? Updates, results, highlights from 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Greece

The Sporting News dives into the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Greece, providing updates, highlights, and results from the Final and revealing which team qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics.

SOUL OF SPORT: England's emotional Euro 2024 rollercoaster as elation and heartbreak are captured by KEVIN QUIGLEY in penalty shootout win over Switzerland in Dusseldorf

SOUL OF SPORT: KEVIN QUIGLEY captured all the emotion and drama as England navigated victory , using a Nikon Z9 and Z8 Camera, and 24-70mm, 70-200mm and 400mm lenses.

MLB reveals full 2024 All-Star teams, Phillies well represented

With just over a week until the 2024 MLB All-Star Game on July 16, the league has revealed its full American League and National League rosters.

Antetokounmpo, Greece head to Olympics. Brazil, Spain, Puerto Rico join them in Paris Games field

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an Olympian.

Bruins’ Forward Lines After Initial Free Agency Moves

The dog days of the summer are upon us. With the NHL Draft, free agency frenzy, and development camps already under wraps, it’s onto summer vacations.

F1 Takeaways: Hamilton delivers vintage performance at British GP to end drought

It’s all coming home for Lewis Hamilton. After 56 races and 945 days, the Mercedes driver returned to the top of the podium winning his the British Grand Prix to snap the longest drought of his illustrious career.

Coco Gauff turns on coaching team as the No 2 seed crashes OUT of Wimbledon in straight sets to fellow American Emma Navarro

MATTHEW LAMBERT ON CENTRE COURT: As the match slipped away Coco Gauff spoke frantically to coaches Jean-Christophe Faurel and Brad Gilbert, demanding more advice.

Up top: Guardians own No. 1 pick in upcoming MLB draft, a selection that could alter team's future

CLEVELAND (AP) — Top of the AL Central. Top of the MLB draft.

In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world record

PARIS (AP) — Ukraine's best high jumper captured a world record on Sunday to go with her world championship, and now she has a good reason to think she might bring home an Olympic gold medal to her war-torn country.

From Wimbledon glory to abuse: the extraordinary story of Marion Bartoli

Pete Alonso to compete in Home Run Derby for 5th time, joins Henderson and Bohm in July 15 field

Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth straight Home Run Derby, with the New York Mets first baseman trying to win for the third time.

Paul Skenes selected for MLB All-Star Game: How Livvy Dunne celebrated boyfriend's career milestone

Livvy Dunne's celebration of Paul Skenes' All-Star Game selection was simple but effective.

Canucks Should Target These 3 Bargain Free Agents

The Vancouver Canucks were busy on the first day of free agency signing seven players: Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, Derek Forbort, Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Jiri Patera, and Nate Smith.

Which teams make sense for a Jeremy Swayman offer sheet?

There's a more limited market for goaltending star Jeremy Swayman than you might think.

Emma Raducanu crashes out of Wimbledon after painful Lulu Sun defeat

A bitter blow for the Brit.

Micah Richards responds as viewers complain BBC pundits were 'too positive' about England

'We were in the emotion of the game at the time. It was just a better performance.'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic responds to Man Utd beating AC Milan to Joshua Zirkzee transfer

AC Milan had reached an agreement with Zirkzee before United made their move.

Novak Djokovic warns padel is putting tennis in a spin

The seven-time Wimbledon champion fears grassroots tennis is 'endangered' as courts are torn down and replaced by those catering to popular offshoots of the sport such as padel and pickleball.

Thousands of furious fans sign a petition demanding UEFA to order a REPLAY between Germany and Spain at Euro 2024 after controversial decision by Premier League referee

Tens of thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on UEFA to order a replay of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Germany and Spain. Germany lost the game 2-1 after extra time.

Spain vs. France: Kick-off time, TV channel, preview and how to watch Euro 2024 semi-final match

Euro 2024 reaches the final four.