Megan Rapinoe considers Sunday to be the final insult. Just a few hours after the United States and the Netherlands meet in the Women’s World Cup final in France, Brazil or Peru will celebrate winning the Copa America, South America’s men’s championship. And then at night, the United States or Mexico will win the CONCACAF […]
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NBA News: Simmons, 76ers negotiating a 5-year contract extension
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons is apparently about to become the next recipient of a big commitment from the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star point guard and the 76ers are negotiating a $170 million, five-year extension, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither […]
Red Sox-Blue Jays: Devers has a night for Sox
TORONTO — A red-hot Rafael Devers extended his six-game hitting streak to a third country. David Price pitched six innings to win his fifth straight decision, Devers homered twice and matched his career-high with six RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 10-6, on Tuesday night. […]
Eastern League Baseball: Sea Dogs sweep away Trenton
PORTLAND — After only three pitches in his Double-A debut, Boston Red Sox promising pitching prospect Bryan Mata gave up two singles. So, what was all the hype about? This: Mata allowed only three more hits the rest of his outing as he shut down the Trenton Thunder in a 7-1 victory Tuesday evening in the […]
U.S. reaches World Cup Final with 2-1 win over England
LYON, France — With Alex Morgan’s cheeky tea-sipping celebration and a postgame mobbing of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, the United States has moved a step closer to successfully defending its latest Women’s World Cup title. Morgan scored the go-ahead goal and Naeher preserved the 2-1 semifinal victory over England by smothering a late penalty kick Tuesday night. […]
Senior Legion — Post 202 rallies, but Pastime swings ahead with 9-5 win
BOWDOINHAM — Post 202 of Topsham erased a five-run deficit to tie the ball game, but the aggressive swinging Pastime team plated four runs the following inning to take down the home team, 9-5 in Senior Legion action Tuesday evening at the Bowdoinham Community School. Pastime, with players from Edward Little and Lewiston High Schools, pounded out […]
Field hockey fun in Bath
The Morse High School field hockey team coaches and players are working with the Bath Parks and Recreation Department, hosting an all-ages, any-skill field hockey camp from 5-6 p.m. every Monday in July at McMann Field in Bath.
NBA free agency — Point guards earning the cash
Point guards got paid. Much like the quarterback in football, the point guard is still a critical component in basketball, the on-court leader of a club in most cases — and in the opening two days of free agency, teams paid accordingly for that spot. Free agency wasn’t even 24 hours old and more than […]
Sea Dogs end skid, bounce Trenton, 7-1
PORTLAND — After a disheartening trip to Reading, Pennsylvania, where they lost four games, the Portland Sea Dogs needed a lift. But Monday night looked ominous for Portland. Not only were the Sea Dogs facing the Yankees affiliate from Trenton, the Thunder were starting 20-year-old prime pitching prospect Deivi Garcia. “He’s a young kid who has […]
Women’s World Cup — England looks to overcome ‘ruthless’ U.S.
LYON, France — England coach Phil Neville says the United States has a ruthless streak. It’s one of the reasons the U.S. has never missed the semifinals at the Women’s World Cup, and why the team has three overall titles, more than any other nation. “America has got that ruthless streak of wanting to win,” Neville […]
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