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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
SEATTLE (AP) – The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.
TORONTO (AP) – An hour into the game, Germany was getting outplayed by Ivory Coast and trailed by a goal.
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.