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Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial

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CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has explained why he picked Thomas Partey in his World Cup squad while the former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting a trial in London on multiple charges of rape. Queiroz cited a presumption of innocence for Partey — who now plays in Spain for Villarreal and has pleaded not guilty — criticized the quick judgements of modern social media and spoke philosophically in comments late Monday ahead of a warmup game in Wales. "Let events run its normal course, let the river flow and one day when the river meets the ocean we will find the ...

Injured Canada captain Alphonso Davies rejoins team but it's not clear when he'll play

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Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup, although he's not quite ready to play. The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out the Champions League semifinals. On Monday, Davies was on the sideline when Canada beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a rainy World Cup tuneup in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. The Canadian captain ran laps on the field before the game. "It feels nice to get back on the pitch and do some running. I'm happy to be home, ...

Brice Turang breaks out of his 0-for-21 slump as Brewers trounce Giants 16-2

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MILWAUKEE — Brice Turang ended an 0-for-21 slump by going 2 for 2 with a double and triple in the Milwaukee Brewers' 16-2 blowout of the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Turang also had a pair of walks to reach on all four of his plate appearances. He doubled in the first inning and hit a two-run triple off the center-field wall in the second. Milwaukee's 16 runs and 18 hits were season highs, though the Brewers had no homers. The Brewers walked 11 times to match a season high. Christian Yelich and David Hamilton each went 3 for 5 with three runs for the Brewers. Luis ...

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

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PARIS — Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian. Kostyuk won an intense all-Ukraine quarterfinal against Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday. That set up Kostyuk against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who thumped Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3. In men's play, up-and-coming Rafael Jodar of Spain was powerless against second-seeded Alexander Zverev, losing 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3. The 2024 runner-up from Germany will face Jakub ...

GrandBridge Properties softball swings past Wesa Insurance

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CHASSELL — On Monday, Grandbridge Properties added another win to their undefeated little league season by downing Wesa Insurance 9-3. According to their coach, Travis Huotari, their secret to winning is nothing new. “The key to tonight and all season has been good hitting,” he ...