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Yankees' losing streak stretches to 7, longest since 2023, with 6-2, 11-inning defeat to Tigers

Michigan Sports July 3, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees' losing streak stretched to seven, their longest in three years, as Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk to Spencer Torkelson in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Detroit Tigers a 6-2 victory Wednesday. New York rallied with two runs in the ninth and stranded runners at second and third in the 10th when Keider Montero (5-5) struck out Ali Sánchez. With two outs and one on in the 11th, Doval (3-1) intentionally walked Riley Greene, then issued consecutive walks to Hao-Yu Lee and Torkelson. Zach McKinstry followed with a ...

Zach Richards named Huskies assistant hockey coach

Local Sports July 3, 2026

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies hockey coach Bill Muckalt has named Zach Richards an assistant coach. Richards comes to Houghton after serving as a video coach last year in the American Hockey League, and having five years of college hockey coaching experience. Richards spent the 2025-26 ...

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

National Sports 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 ...

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

National Sports 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 ...

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension

National Sports July 3, 2026

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a $75 million, six-year contract extension with his new team. The deal was announced Wednesday, the first day that Byram was eligible to sign an extension. It runs through the 2032-33 season and would make him the NHL's ...

Huskies hockey welcomes eight new faces for 2026-27

Local Sports July 2, 2026

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies hockey coach Bill Muckalt welcomes eight new faces to his team’s roster for the 2026-27 season. The group includes four defensemen, three forwards, and a goaltender. Two incoming student-athletes have NCAA experience, two come from USports, and the ...