Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star

Gio Reyna scored an iconic goal to kick off the World Cup for the U.S. Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to become France’s career goals leader. Harry Kane got two of his own to tie England’s mark as he and his teammates try to bring the elusive trophy home.

Mercury end 4-game losing streak with 93-73 rout of reeling Storm

PHOENIX (AP) – Valeriane Ayayi had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury snapped a four-game losing streak by extending the Seattle Storm’s skid to 10 straight in a 93-73 victory on Saturday.

Las Vegas pool watch party of the Australia-US match

LAS VEGAS (AP) – John Locher is a veteran photographer for The Associated Press. He has been based in Las Vegas the past 12 years. Locher’s assignments include sports, breaking news, features and enterprise stories.

Dream's Angel Reese sets WNBA mark for fewest games to 1,000 career rebounds

ATLANTA (AP) – Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 113-96 win against the Indiana Fever on Saturday.

Ozzie Albies hits 2 homers to lift Braves past Brewers 4-3

ATLANTA (AP) – Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Jing Yan maintains lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Jing Yan shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to maintain a one-shot lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine.

Red Sox place Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list with left forearm inflammation

SEATTLE (AP) – The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.

Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to knockout phase

TORONTO (AP) – An hour into the game, Germany was getting outplayed by Ivory Coast and trailed by a goal.

Manny Machado hits a 3-run homer as Padres beat Rangers 6-4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, his 13th this season, in the 10th inning and tied his season high of five RBIs, helping the San Diego Padres rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.