LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Bayer Leverkusen hires Seoane as coach starting next season
<p>LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer Leverkusen hired Gerardo Seoane on Wednesday to be its coach starting next season.</p>
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Willock scores again as Newcastle beats Sheffield Utd 1-0
NEWCASTLE, England — Midfielder Joe Willock became the youngest player to score in six successive Premier League games as he gave Newcastle a 1-0...
Gauff beats Giorgi to reach Emilia-Romagna quarterfinals
<p>PARMA, Italy — American teenager Coco Gauff eased past Camila Giorgi of Italy 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Emilia-Romagna...
Youth movement afoot in MLS
<p>The New York Red Bulls are emblematic of a growing youth movement in Major League Soccer.</p>
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Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2...
Zunino, Rays hit 5 HRs, blast Orioles 13-6 to win 5th in row
<p>BALTIMORE — Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays connected five times in all, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-6 Tuesday...
Schmid claims 1st pro victory, Bernal extends Giro lead
MONTALCINO, Italy — Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid won the 11th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday for the first victory of his professional...
NBC using ESPN’s Foudy, Rae, Hildreth for Olympics
<p>STAMFORD, Conn. — NBC is using some of ESPN's soccer broadcasters to supplement its Olympic coverage of the sport headed by Arlo White.</p>
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Juventus beats Atalanta 2-1 to win Italian Cup final
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy — Juventus put some shine on a disappointing season by beating Atalanta 2-1 Wednesday to win a record-extending 14th Italian Cup...