Guardians star José Ramírez making progress after hand surgery, will soon begin batting practice

July 6, 2026

CLEVELAND — José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. The seven-time All-Star has been out since having a portion of the hamate bone in his left hand removed on June 16. Ramírez injured his hand while making a swing against the Detroit Tigers three days earlier. Chris Antonetti, the Guardians' president of baseball operations, said Ramírez has been hitting off a tee and is scheduled to start overhand batting practice "over the next couple days." Antonetti said ...

Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

July 6, 2026

HOUSTON — Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African ...

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

July 6, 2026

PHILADELPHIA — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record. After the final whistle, ...

Djokovic breaks Federer’s Wimbledon record with 106th match win to reach quarterfinals

July 6, 2026

LONDON — Novak Djokovic screamed out his frustrations at times before overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roman Safiullin on Sunday to break one of Roger Federer's Wimbledon records. Djokovic had to save two set points when trailing 5-2 in the first set ...

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

July 3, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round. Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one ...

Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card

July 3, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun's night in the World Cup's round of 32 was a roller coaster of emotions. It began with his third goal of the tournament to put the United States in the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina and ended prematurely when he was given a red card early in the ...