Mariners have big sixth inning to back Woo in an 8-3 victory over the Angels

SEATTLE (AP) – Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.

Celebrations erupt at San Diego watch party as Mexico tops Ecuador, 2-0

Celebrations erupt at San Diego watch party as Mexico tops Ecuador, 2-0

Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana.

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game

BOSTON (AP) – Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing and multiple ejections.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager lifted from game in first inning with 'back discomfort'

CLEVELAND (AP) – Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday’s game before his at-bat in the first inning with back discomfort, the team said.

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Kylian Mbappé felt the heat and turned up the temperature on Lionel Messi in the race for the most goals at the World Cup this year and in the tournament’s history.

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.