Tag: Men’s sports
Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shootout
LONDON — Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on.
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Shocker: US falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener
LAS VEGAS — This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer.
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Cubs’ Davis 2 HRs in Futures Game, long balls begin at Coors
DENVER — Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis homered twice in the thin air of Coors Field and Cincinnati's José Barrero, Colorado's Michael Toglia and...
Gray, Owings lead Rockies to 3-1 win over punchless Padres
SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Chris Owings hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, Jon Gray had another strong start and the Colorado...
American Sepp Kuss wins Tour de France’s grueling 15th stage
ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra — American rider Sepp Kuss won the grueling 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday as race leader...
Marlins’ López sets MLB mark with 9 strikeouts to open game
MIAMI — Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record with nine strikeouts to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
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US overcomes rising French star to win U19 basketball title
RIGA, Latvia — The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19...
Yankees’ Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
HOUSTON — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole demanded on the mound that manager Aaron Boone let him get the final out, then struck out Yordan...
Benfica president placed under house arrest
LISBON, Portugal — Benfica president LuÃs Filipe Vieira was placed under house arrest late on Saturday until he pays bail of three million euros...
Castellanos gets key hit as Reds beat Brewers 3-1
MILWAUKEE — Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run single off All-Star closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati...