THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 2026

“THE SCOREBOARD”

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD

ROYALS 16, METS 12

PIRATES 12, BRAVES 4

PHILLIES 4, REDS 1

ROCKIES 4, DODGERS 3

BREWERS 4, CARDINALS 3 (GAME 1)

BREWERS 10, CARDINALS 2 (GAME 2)

RAYS 6, YANKEES 4

TIGERS 6, ATHLETICS 2

TWINS 3, GUARDIANS 1

ASTROS 6, NATIONALS 3

MARLINS 6, MARINERS 5 (10 INNINGS)

CUBS 5, ORIOLES 2

RED SOX 8, WHITE SOX 1

RANGERS 8, ANGELS 3

PADRES 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1

BLUE JAYS 9, GIANTS 3

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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD

INDIANAPOLIS 9 TOLEDO 3

WEST MICHIGAN 3 FT. WAYNE 0

SOUTH BEND 7 CEDAR RAPIDS 5

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WNBA SCOREBOARD

WINGS 88 LIBERTY 77

SKY 77 MERCURY 66

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WORLD CUP SOCCER SCOREBOARD

ARGENTINA 3 EGYPT 2

SWITZERLAND 0 COLUMBIA 0 (SWITZERLAND WINS SHOOTOUT)

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WORLD CUP SOCCER

SAME OLD STORY: US MEN’S SOCCER TEAM HAS BEEN STAGNANT FOR QUARTER CENTURY

SEATTLE (AP) — For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant.

Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014.

“We want to be able to go and compete with some of the best in the world and we just still have that next step to come,” Pulisic said after Monday night’s error-filled 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

For all the billions of dollars invested with the goal of boosting the national team into the world’s elite, the Americans remain soccer plebians.

After reaching the semifinals of the first World Cup in 1930, the U.S. didn’t even qualify between 1950 and 1990. Since then, they Americans were eliminated in the round of 16 in 1994, 2010, 2014, 2022 and this year, failed to advance past their group in 1990, 1998 and 2006, and flopped in qualifying for 2018.

“It’s not like you are in a rocket and you improve and you grow. … It’s not linear,” U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said.

The U.S. won three games in a World Cup for the first time, beating Paraguay, Australia and Bosnia-Herzegovina while losing to Turkey and Belgium. The Americans benefitted as host, a seeded team that didn’t face a top 10 nation before the Red Devils.

By the next World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco (with three games in South America), Pulisic, McKennie and Adams will be 31.

Which players increased value for the US national team?

Folarin Balogun led the U.S. team with three goals, looking like a top striker, and gained world-wide notoriety when his red card suspension for awkwardly landing on an opponent’s ankle was lifted after a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump. A former Arsenal youth player, the 25-year-old striker is entering the fourth season of a five-year contract with French club Monaco and could be set for a move to a bigger club.

Malik Tillman became the first player since France’s Bernard Genghini in 1982 to have two free kick goals in a World Cup. The 24-year-old midfielder is entering the second season of a five-year contract with German club Bayer Leverkusen. He had a difficult 2025-26, getting dropped from the starting lineup between late March and the season’s final match.

Does US coach Mauricio Pochettino stay in the job for another 4 years?

Pochettino said he will speak with the U.S. Soccer Federation after a rest period to discuss whether it wants him to stay beyond the expiration of his contract this summer and whether he wants to commit to a four-year cycle.

“We had positive conversations with Mauricio before the World Cup about the future. We agreed we would continue those conversations following a chance to rest and reflect post World Cup,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement Tuesday. “We have a great deal of respect and gratitude for Mauricio, his staff and everyone part of the program. We have shared excitement about our potential and also shared clarity about the amount of work at all levels still required to achieve our ambition.”

The Argentine took over from Gregg Berhalter in late 2024 after first-round elimination at the Copa America. His first year included failures to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League.

“We were in a mess,” he said. “I’ve seen this team show that we can play football. We can play soccer. We can compete. That we need keep improving — a lot of young players with a lot potential and future.”

Trouble spots on the field need work for the national team

Goalkeeper has gone from the United States’ biggest strength from 1990 through 2014 to a huge weakness in the past decade and appears to be at its weakest since the 1980s.

Long gone are the days when Tony Meola, Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel, Tim Howard, Brad Guzan inspired confidence.

Zack Steffen and Matt Turner both failed to establish themselves with big European teams. Matt Freese, who supplanted Turner as the first-choice starter last year, gifted a goal in the loss to Belgium that will be replayed on blooper reels.

Gabriel Slonina, Chris Brady, Patrick Schulte and Roman Celentano, who head the next generation, have the next cycle to establish themselves as possible No. 1s.

Central defense also is a concern. Crystal Palace’s Chris Richards is the only American playing at a top club and his World Cup partner, Tim Ream, at 38 became the oldest U.S. player at any World Cup.

Qualifying should be easier with 48-team World Cup tournaments

With the expansion of the field to 48 nations, including six from North and Central America and the Caribbean, World Cup qualifying is not likely to be challenging for CONCACAF’s powers: Mexico, the U.S and Canada.

All three were eliminated in the round of 16 after Curaçao, Haiti and Panama were eliminated with last-place finishes in their groups.

Unless the U.S. shows vast improvement, it will not be seeded for the 2030 World Cup and likely will face a world power in the first round.

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LIONEL MESSI LEADS ARGENTINA TO 3-2 COMEBACK VICTORY OVER EGYPT AND SPOT IN WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS

ATLANTA (AP) — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn’t know when it’s beaten.

Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

“We have a phenomenal group, a group that never gives up no matter the difficulties and adversity. We’re always together,” said Enzo Fernandez, who scored the winning goal in stoppage time.

Argentina will play Switzerland in the next round on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.

For much of Tuesday’s game, it looked like it would be a painful exit for the 39-year-old Lionel Messi in what might be the last of his six World Cups.

Egypt led after goals in each half from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico and could have been ahead 3-0 if not for a video review that ruled out another score.

Argentina looked down and out, its bid to be the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 all but dead.

Cue a monumental comeback.

“The heart of Argentinians is always something that pushes, that we keep going no matter what, that we give everything until the end. And honestly, with the score 2-0, we looked a bit beaten,” Argentina striker Julian Alvarez said. “There was little time left, but we always manage to get something more by fighting until the end.”

Cristian Romero started the rally by scoring with a header in the 79th minute. Messi, who was in tears after the final whistle, scored his eighth goal of the tournament and record-extending 21st goal at the World Cup in the 83rd to level the score at 2-2 and Fernandez completed the comeback in injury time.

“Four years have passed since Qatar, and we’ve come to enjoy another World Cup — and we want to win it again. That’s what we’re aiming for,” Fernandez said.

Argentina is no stranger to heroic matches at the World Cup.

There was the 3-2 win over West Germany in the 1986 final. Then the 3-3 draw and eventual shootout victory against France to reclaim the title four years ago.

Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink in the last round before the defending champions eventually won 3-2 in extra time.

Tuesday’s match was even more dramatic, with Messi having a first-half penalty saved and another effort hit the post.

“I’m so emotional,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. “What a group of players, brother.”

Egypt took a surprising lead in the 15th minute when Ibrahim got ahead of Lisandro Martinez to meet Marwan Attia’s cross and head the ball into the bottom corner.

Argentina was quickly given the chance to level the match when Haissem Hassan tripped Nicolas Tagliafico in the box moments later. Referee François Letexier pointed to the penalty spot and Messi stepped up with an expectant crowd waiting for him to score.

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir had other ideas, diving to his left to block the shot for Messi’s second penalty miss of the tournament after also failing from the spot against Austria in the group stage.

Despite being the all-time leading scorer at World Cups, Messi has now missed four of eight penalty kicks at the tournament.

After Messi hit the post later in the half, Shobeir pulled off another great save to stop Julian Alvarez from close range.

Egypt thought it had doubled its lead in the second half when Mostafa Zico finished off a sweeping attack. But the wild celebrations were cut short when a foul earlier in the move was confirmed on video review and the goal was disallowed.

That second goal for Egypt did come in the 67th from a similar break, and this time Zico’s effort counted. It just wasn’t enough.

“We looked better compared to the reigning champions. We were better in everything, but the result,” Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said.

Hassan said he would not watch any further games at this year’s World Cup, believing his team should have had a penalty before Argentina broke away for the winning goal.

“I’m not convinced with this outcome. I’m not convinced with the way things unfolded during this match,” he said. “I do not want to try to put it nicely here with beautiful wording, selected wording, and saying hard luck and so on and so forth.

“We have been treated unfairly today,” Hassan said. “We have suffered injustice.”

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RUBEN VARGAS SENDS SWITZERLAND TO THE WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS WITH SHOOTOUT WIN OVER COLOMBIA

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.

After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.

Switzerland will face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day.

Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were short-handed Tuesday without young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday.

Vargas, who has scored two goals in the World Cup, also left Monday’s training early but came on in stoppage time at the end of regulation.

In the shootout, Colombia defender Davinson Sánchez’s penalty attempt hit the crossbar and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved an attempt by Cucho Hernández.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was among those at BC Place, where the sellout crowd of 52,497 was overwhelmingly clad in yellow in support of Colombia.

“They had the crowd on their side, so it was a tough game for us,” Kobel said. “We know we had some stretches of the game where we had to defend and stay strong mentally. Obviously we had a few players missing so, yeah, it was a big challenge for us.”

Colombia failed to qualify for the last World Cup in 2022. Los Cafeteros made the quarterfinals at the 2014 tournament in Brazil, defeating Uruguay in the round of 16 before losing to the host country 2-1.

“The dream was enormous,” Colombia midfielder John Arias said. “The country showed us that it believed in us, that it lived every moment with us, and I think that only makes the pain even greater.”

The Swiss reached the round of 16 at the past three World Cups but failed to advance with a smaller field of 32 teams.

“We worked very hard, and now we have this opportunity,” Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said. “This is going to be a very interesting matchup from our point of view. We will try to compete against the reigning champions and it’s going to be amazing. Switzerland against Argentina in a quarterfinal. I am so excited. I think that I need maybe a couple of hours more or another day to process what just happened, and then tomorrow we will start focusing on Argentina.”

The match was tightly contested by two teams with contrasting styles, the Swiss with a more organized and methodical approach and Colombia more attack-oriented and physical. Switzerland had a slight edge in possession.

Manzambi, a 20-year-old midfielder who plays for German club Freiburg, has three goals in the World Cup, becoming one of the tournament’s breakout stars. The Swiss were also without Luca Jaquez and midfielder Michel Aebischer.

Gustavo Puerta had the first good chance for Colombia with a shot from distance in the 21st minute that was pushed away by Kobel.

The Swiss got one of their best opportunities in the 30th with Fabian Reider’s blast at goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, who punched the ball down. Minutes later, Vargas smothered another attempt from Dan Ndoye.

The Swiss had a free kick in the 52nd minute, but Reider’s attempt curled around the wall and went into the side netting.

In the first extra time period, Jhon Lucumi’s header hit the crossbar and caromed away as Colombia put pressure on Kobel.

“I don’t think you can overstate what a huge success this is — for us, for this team, for Switzerland, for such a small country. To be among the top eight teams in the world is incredible,” Kobel said. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I’m incredibly proud.”

Colombia and Switzerland also met in the group stage at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, with Los Cafeteros winning 2-0.

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REPORTS: FIFA SUSPENDED TWO USMNT STAFFERS FOR BELGIUM GAME

Two U.S. men’s national team staff members were suspended by FIFA for the team’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday.

Team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S.  Soccer Federation vice president of security Frank Pannell weren’t allowed at the match, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. FIFA reportedly handed out the suspensions pregame on Monday without specifying an exact reason.

The U.S. Soccer Federation also didn’t address the cause behind the punishment, though it did say it was unrelated to the federation’s work that resulted in Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension getting pushed back.

According to ESPN, the two were sanctioned regarding a violation of FIFA match protocols as well as people having access to areas where they shouldn’t have been. Per the report, no physical dispute occurred.

Balogun started on Monday, a match the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium.

Front Office Sports reported that the cause of the two suspensions might have been Balogun coming back onto the field on July 1 to celebrate the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif.International Sports Competitions

Balogun was sent off for a bad tackle in the second half of the Bosnia game, and players who receive a red card are not allowed to return to the pitch during or after that contest.

Per multiple media outlets, Zapatka joined U.S. Soccer in 2015 and has been in his current job since 2020.

In an April article, Seton Hall University newspaper The Setonian wrote that Pannell previously worked for the Secret Service, the CIA and in the private sector.

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US LOSS TO BELGIUM SETS ANOTHER DOMESTIC TV RATINGS RECORD

The United States men’s national team’s loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday was a disappointment for fans, but it rewrote domestic viewership records once again.

The game drew 30 million viewers on Fox, according to Nielsen preliminary data released Tuesday. That far outpaced the Americans’ round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday, which at 24.429 million was the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast in the U.S. for all of five days.

The peak audience for Belgium’s 4-1 win over the U.S. was 36.895 million viewers in the 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET window.

The 30 million number beat out some high-profile sporting events in the U.S. in the past 12 months, including the New York Knicks’ title-clinching Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs (24.5 million) and Game 7 of the 2025 World Series in which the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays (26 million). The CFP national title game between Indiana and Miami only barely beat out U.S.-Belgium at 30.1 million.

And taken together with an audience of 12 million on Spanish-language Telemundo, the game averaged a whopping 42 million viewers.Soccer

It was the last U.S. match fans will get to see in the tournament they are co-hosting. Malik Tillman scored on a free kick, but Charles De Ketelaere had a first-half brace for Belgium and they added on two more after halftime.

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MLB NEWS

MLB ROUNDUP: ROYALS’ TYLER TOLBERT EQUALS RECORD WITH 12 STRAIGHT HITS

Tyler Tolbert tied the major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals storm back to beat the New York Mets 16-12 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Tolbert finished 5-for-6 with a two-run homer for the Royals, who overcame a trio of multi-run deficits to win their third straight game. New York held its biggest lead, 9-4, after four innings.

Tolbert went deep in the second inning, then singled in four straight at-bats to tie the big-league record of going 12-for-12 in 12 plate appearances. The mark was set by Johnny Kling of Chicago’s National League team in 1902 and matched by Walt Dropo of the Detroit Tigers in 1952. The streak ended when Tolbert flied out while leading off the ninth inning.

Kansas City’s Lane Thomas went 3-for-4 with four RBIs while Nick Loftin finished 3-for-5 with a two-run homer. Salvador Perez and Michael Massey had two hits and two RBIs apiece as every Royals player finished with at least one hit.Baseball

Pirates 12, Braves 4

Ryan O’Hearn etched his name in the history books with three home runs and 10 RBIs in host Pittsburgh’s win over Atlanta.

O’Hearn, who had his first career three-homer game, became the first Pirate to drive in 10 runs in a game. He is the 17th player to accomplish the feat since 1900. O’Hearn hit a grand slam off Braves starter Hurston Waldrep (0-1) in the bottom of the first and later hit a three-run home run off Waldrep in the third and another three-run home run off reliever Connor Thomas in the sixth.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes (7-8) ended his nine-start winless streak by throwing six innings of two-run ball. Waldrep gave up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Phillies 4, Reds 1

Kyle Schwarber drilled his major league-leading 31st home run and Zack Wheeler matched a career high with 14 strikeouts in seven innings to lead visiting Philadelphia past Cincinnati.

Wheeler (9-1) walked none, posting his fifth straight win since suffering his only loss of the season on May 29 to the Dodgers in Los Angeles. All-Star reliever Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless ninth for his 22nd save in 23 chances. He struck out three as Phillies pitchers fanned 18 batters in all.

Cincinnati starter and loser Andrew Abbott (5-5) retired the first seven batters he faced. But Derek Hill doubled and scored following a single and a ground out, then Schwarber hit his home run for a 3-0 lead. Abbott allowed just the three runs, striking out eight and walking none in six innings.

Rockies 4, Dodgers 3

Colorado scored two runs on an eighth-inning bunt by Jake McCarthy and rallied for a win in Los Angeles, the Rockies’ first road win against the Dodgers in 12 tries.

McCarthy had a pair of RBIs without the aid of a hit and Michael Lorenzen gave up three runs (two earned) over six innings as Colorado won at Los Angeles for the first time since Sept. 21, 2024.

Juan Mejia (2-6) earned the victory with two scoreless innings and Jordan Romano got the save after retiring All-Stars Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages and Freddie Freeman in succession with two runners on to end the game. Ohtani hit the 300th home run of his career and Justin Wrobleski gave up one run over seven innings as the Dodgers lost for just the fourth time in 15 games.

Brewers 4, Cardinals 3 (Game 1)

Christian Yelich’s seventh-inning RBI double highlighted a 3-for-5 performance, and Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 without a walk as Milwaukee beat host St. Louis in the opener of a doubleheader.

Yelich doubled twice and drove in a pair as the Brewers posted a late rally for the second straight game and have now won seven of their last nine. Misiorowski (10-4) gave up three runs on as many hits, two of them homers, before retiring the final 14 batters he faced.

Jordan Walker got his 21st homer by turning on a 95-mph cutter from Misiorowski. Ivan Herrera also homered for the Cardinals, who got five innings of three-run work from Bruce Zimmermann in his team debut before Ryne Stanek (2-2) allowed the losing run.

Brewers 10, Cardinals 2 (Game 2)

Luis Lara drove in two runs in his major league debut as Milwaukee beat St. Louis to complete a doubleheader sweep.

Brewers starter Robert Gasser (2-3) allowed just four hits and a walk while lasting a personal-best 7 2/3 innings. His only blemish was a two-run home run by Nelson Velazquez in the sixth.

Joey Ortiz (2-for-4) homered to start a seven-run seventh inning that capped the game for the Brewers, who have won four straight and eight of 10. D Hunter Dobbins (1-1) gave up three runs in five-plus innings as the Cardinals took their fourth loss in a row.

Rays 6, Yankees 4

Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit back-to-back homers in a four-run fourth inning, and Tampa Bay snapped a three-game winless skid by topping New York in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with the homer, two RBIs and a run. Victor Mesa Jr. (solo home run) and Richie Palacios (double, two runs) posted two hits apiece. Rays starter Ian Seymour (6-1) allowed three runs on five hits and recorded 12 of his 16 outs via strikeouts, setting a career high. Bryan Baker tossed a scoreless ninth for his 24th save.

Ben Rice went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, hours after being named to the Home Run Derby, but the Yankees fell to 2-10 in the past dozen outings and struck out 17 times for the second straight night. Will Warren (7-4) surrendered six runs on seven hits (three homers) in four innings.

Tigers 6, Athletics 2

Colt Keith blasted a two-run homer in support of ace Tarik Skubal as host Detroit topped the Athletics.

Skubal (5-4) gave up one run on five hits in five innings. He allowed two walks and struck out nine in the Tigers’ sixth victory in seven games. Matt Vierling supplied a two-run double, while Kevin McGonigle had two hits, scored a run and drove in another.

Henry Bolte homered for the A’s, who have lost four straight and eight of their last nine. A’s starter J.T. Ginn (7-5) gave up two runs and two hits in four innings, striking out four and walking two. Rookie Josh Kuroda-Grauer went 3-for-4 and now has 12 hits in his first 26 plate appearances (.409).

Twins 3, Guardians 1

Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, and Minnesota held on for a win over Cleveland in Minneapolis.

Austin Martin and Brooks Lee added one RBI apiece for the Twins, who took the opener of a three-game series for their third straight win. Twins right-hander Taj Bradley (8-3) allowed one run on three hits over seven innings.

Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer for Cleveland’s only run. Chase DeLauter went 2-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who saw Joey Cantillo (7-4) take the hard-luck loss after allowing two unearned runs on six hits in five innings.

Astros 6, Nationals 3

Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and Houston beat host Washington.

Altuve’s 10th home run was the only extra-base hit for the Astros, who collected five singles, seven walks and two hit batters. Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly and Christian Vazquez added two RBIs.

Washington’s Jose Tena homered with one out in the ninth to make it 6-3 before Josh Hader locked down the save for Houston. James Wood also hit his 25th homer for the Nationals, finishing with two hits and two runs.

Marlins 6, Mariners 5 (10 innings)

Jakob Marsee hit a walk-off RBI single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning as host Miami blew a lead but rallied to defeat Seattle.

Marsee went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, with the game-winner coming off Michael Rucker (0-2). Heriberto Hernandez hit a solo homer in the eighth to tie the score at 5-5 after the Marlins squandered an early 4-0 lead. Miami starter Max Meyer, a first-time All-Star, allowed four hits and two runs in five innings.

The Mariners plated three runs in the eighth to take a 5-4 lead on a Cal Raleigh RBI double, Josh Naylor RBI single and a wild pitch. Seattle’s streak of consecutive scoreless innings was broken at 25 as Miami plated two runs in the second, with Bryan Wood allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits over five innings.

Cubs 5, Orioles 2

Matthew Boyd fired six shutout innings and Alex Bregman drove in two runs as Chicago beat host Baltimore. Boyd (4-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out seven.

Miguel Amaya scored three runs and Dansby Swanson knocked in a run and joined Bregman, Amaya and Pete Crow-Armstrong with two hits apiece. Trent Thornton, the fourth reliever used by the Cubs, pitched a perfect ninth for his second save.

Adley Rutschman had two hits and two RBIs for the Orioles, who began a six-game homestand prior to the All-Star break without producing an extra-base hit. Baltimore starter Shane Baz (4-9) took the loss as he was charged with three runs on six hits across six innings.

Red Sox 8, White Sox 1

Andruw Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela homered and Payton Tolle delivered six shutout innings to lift visiting Boston to a victory over Chicago.

Willson Contreras had a two-run, ninth-inning double among his two hits. Tolle (5-6) set the tone for the Red Sox pitching staff, scattering two singles over six innings. He allowed only one White Sox baserunner to reach scoring position, helping Boston stretch its winning streak to four while earning their ninth victory in the past 11 games.

White Sox starter Noah Schultz (2-6) allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings, losing his fourth straight start. Sam Antonacci finished 3-for-4 to pace Chicago and stop a three-game hitless streak. Kyle Teel drove in the lone White Sox run on a seventh-inning force out.

Rangers 8, Angels 3

Alejandro Osuna lined a three-run homer to highlight a five-run eighth inning and Justin Foscue added a pinch-hit homer and an RBI single as host Texas rallied past Los Angeles in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington.

Elias Diaz also had two hits and Nicky Lopez drove in two runs for Texas, which won for the first time in four meetings against the Angels this season. Peyton Gray (4-0) picked up the win with a scoreless inning of relief.

Jo Adell had two hits for Los Angeles, which matched its season high with its seventh straight loss. Reliever Sam Bachman (1-2) suffered the loss, allowing five runs on six hits in 2/3 of an inning.

Padres 4, Diamondbacks 1

Jake Cronenworth blasted a three-run homer and German Marquez got his first win since April 25 as San Diego topped visiting Arizona on a night when every run was scored in the first inning.

Marquez (4-2) gave up an unearned run on three hits in five innings. Four relievers handled the final four innings, with Mason Miller coming on in the ninth for his 23rd save in as many chances.

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen (3-9) yielded six hits and four runs in six innings. Max Kepler’s bases-loaded walk in the first inning gave Arizona its lone run.

Blue Jays 9, Giants 3

Jonatan Clase hit a three-run homer in his first start of the season, Sean Keys contributed a two-RBI single to a five-run third inning, and Toronto evened its three-game series at San Francisco.

Ernie Clement had a three-hit game while Clase, Keys and Brandon Valenzuela collected two hits apiece for the Blue Jays, who had scored just one run total while losing their previous three games.

Toronto reliever Patrick Corbin (3-4) threw 2 1/3 innings of two-hit ball. Giants starter Trevor McDonald (3-7) lasted 2 1/3 innings and was charged with eight runs on 11 hits.

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TIGERS, 3B COACH JOEY CORA AGREE TO PART WAYS

In a rare mid-season coaching maneuver, Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora and the club have agreed to part ways, manager A.J. Hinch announced on Tuesday.

The move takes effect immediately, and first-year quality control coach Billy Boyer will serve in the role for the remainder of the season.

Cora, 61, was in the middle of his third season in Detroit and his tenth as a third base coach. He joined the Tigers after two seasons with the New York Mets and five with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cora, an infielder who played 11 seasons with four different major league clubs, was well-known for his aggressive approach in sending runners for extra bases.

According to  Baseball Reference, the 2025 Tigers had a 54.1% success rate in taking extra bases, the second-highest since 1969. The 1975 Oakland Athletics recorded a 55.1% rate.x

“I know that news is going to be surprising to a lot of people,” Hinch said. “I love Joey. Joey loved being a Tiger. He’s been instrumental in his time here. But similar to a family, sometimes it doesn’t last forever. We had some philosophical differences, and we both just agreed it’s probably best for the players and everybody to separate.”Sports Coaching & Training

Hinch told reporters on Tuesday that Cora requested a meeting on Monday, but they did not meet until Tuesday. The manager described the parting as solely baseball-related.

Tiger players learned of the change via text message. Catcher Jake Rogers was a bit shaken by the move.

“He wants to win, and he brings that aggressiveness every day. I can’t speak for the other guys, but it hit me kind of hard. He’s part of the fam.”

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RED SOX 1B WILLSON CONTRERAS ADDED TO AL ALL-STAR ROSTER: NL ALSO MAKES CHANGES

Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was named to replace Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.

Also, three National League pitching changes include replacements for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Milwaukee Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski.

Contreras, 34, earned his fourth All-Star Game selection while batting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 86 games this season, his first with the Red Sox.

In 11 major league seasons, Contreras is a career .260 hitter with 192 home runs and 607 RBIs in 1,164 games for the Chicago Cubs (2016-22), St. Louis Cardinals (2023-25) and Red Sox.

Guerrero, 27, was selected to his sixth consecutive All-Star team while fighting ongoing back issues and was ruled out of the game to be played July 14 in Philadelphia. Guerrero is batting .263 with four homers and 35 RBIs in 86 games. He has hit 23 or more homers in five consecutive seasons, including an MLB-leading 48 in 2021.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz already has been named the American League’s starter at first base in place of Guerrero. Kurtz, 23, is hitting .275 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs in 89 games.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Riley O’Brien, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo and Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft are replacing Skenes, Misiorowski and Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer.

Skenes, Misiorowski and Meyer all had Tuesday and Sunday starting assignments. The Sunday outings leave them ineligible to appear in the All-Star Game.

Skenes, 24, is 6-8 with a 3.62 ERA in 18 starts, Misiorowski, 24, is 10-4 and leads the majors with a 1.62 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 18 starts while the 27-year-old Meyer is 9-1 with a 2.53 ERA in 18 starts.

O’Brien, 31, is tied for the National League lead of 22 saves with San Diego Padres star Mason Miller and is 3-3 with a 3.72 ERA in 36 appearances. The 28-year-old Luzardo is 7-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 18 starts and Ashcraft, 26, is 9-3 with a 3.24 ERA in 18 starts.

Also, AL starting outfielder Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins will need to be replaced after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a hip injury. He is hitting .271 with 25 homers and 45 RBIs in 75 games this season.

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NFL NEWS

FORMER DALLAS COWBOYS DEFENSIVE END KNEELAND HAD EARLY STAGE CTE AT TIME OF DEATH

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesday.

The Boston University CTE Center, which investigates the long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma in athletes and others, analyzed Kneeland’s brain tissue after his death. Researchers determined Kneeland, who was 24, was in stage one of four of CTE.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org

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CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans and others who experience repetitive head trauma. It has been known to cause violent mood swings, impulsive behavior and depression. It can be diagnosed only after death.

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NBA NEWS

DONOVAN MITCHELL AGREES TO 4-YEAR, $273 MILLION EXTENSION WITH CAVALIERS, AP SOURCE SAYS

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been announced. Tuesday was the first day that the Cavaliers could offer Mitchell the extension. The seven-time All-Star had two seasons remaining on his contract and could have waited to re-sign until next summer, when he would be eligible for a five-year supermax deal worth $350 million.

The extension includes a $76 million player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, the person said.

“I love it here. I don’t know how else to say it. I have no doubt these guys can get there. We have unfinished business,” Mitchell said on May 25 after the Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.

For now, it is the fourth-biggest contract in terms of total value in NBA history behind the $314 million contract Boston gave to Jayson Tatum, the $285 million deal that the Celtics gave to Jaylen Brown — who now plays for Philadelphia — and the $276 million deal that Nikola Jokic currently has with Denver.

That assumes Mitchell will pick up a player option worth nearly $76 million for 2030-31. The average annual value of just over $68 million is, for now, an NBA record, barely passing the $67.9 million average value of the deal that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has with Oklahoma City.

“When we have a superstar of his caliber that wants to be in Cleveland, that’s our best ambassador, that’s our best recruiter. There’s guys that are here that wouldn’t be here without him, quite frankly,” Cavaliers’ president of basketball operation Koby Altman said about Mitchell and an extension on May 29. “So I think the bigger question is, the one that’s been answered is, does he want be here and does he want to be here long term? And I think he’s answered that.”

The 29-year-old Mitchell led the Cavaliers this past season to their first conference final since 2018. He averaged 27.9 points, 5.7 assists and 4.5 rebounds during the regular season, along with 26 points in the playoffs.

Mitchell is averaging 26.7 points in four seasons with Cleveland since he was traded by the Utah Jazz in 2022.

Mitchell’s extension is the first in what is likely to be a series of moves for the Cavaliers. There is the possibility LeBron James could return to his hometown franchise, which he led to its first championship in 2016. James Harden — whom the Cavaliers acquired at the trade deadline — also is considering a new deal to remain with Cleveland after turning down his player option for 2026-27.

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REPORT: KNICKS’ JALEN BRUNSON UNDERGOES WRIST SURGERY

Knicks star Jalen Brunson is recovering from surgery on his injured left wrist, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

The All-Star point guard experienced discomfort during New York’s run to the NBA championship last month.Basketball

Brunson, 29, is expected to resume  basketball activities later this summer, according to the report.

The Finals MVP averaged a league-high 28.4 points during the Knicks’ 16-3 playoff march to their first title in 53 years.

Brunson averaged 26.0 points, 6.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 74  games (all starts) during the regular season.

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REPORT: CARIS LEVERT TO BUCKS, KHRIS MIDDLETON TO WIZARDS IN 6-TEAM TRADE

The Detroit Pistons are sending veteran guard Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

The trade is part of a larger six-team deal ESPN reported on which includes veteran guard Khris Middleton returning to the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade agreement with the Dallas Mavericks.

LeVert, 31, is halfway through a two-year, $29 million contract he signed last offseason with Detroit. He averaged career lows of 7.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 19.2 minutes per game, well below his career averages of 13.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 26.9 minutes per game over 10 NBA seasons and 584 games (223 starts) with the Brooklyn Nets (2016-21), Indiana Pacers (2021-22), Cleveland Cavaliers (2022-24), Atlanta Hawks (2024-25) and Pistons.

Sending LeVert to Milwaukee gives the Pistons a trade exception along with Price and Harris.

Prince, 32, averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 43.6% from 3-point range last season for Milwaukee. He was limited to 26 games due to a herniated disk in his neck. Over 10 seasons, he’s averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 608 games (351 starts) with the Hawks (2016-2019), Nets (2019-21), Cavaliers (2021), Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-23), Los Angeles Lakers (2023-24) and Bucks (2024-26).Basketball

Harris, 31, averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in his lone season with Milwaukee over 48 games (two starts). His production has fallen off the last few seasons, but he has career averages of 9.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 666 games (448 starts) with the Denver Nuggets (2014-21), Orlando Magic (2021-25) and Bucks.

Middleton, 34, returns to Washington after he was moved to Dallas at the trade deadline in the deal which helped the Wizards acquire Anthony Davis. He spent parts of two seasons with Washington, averaging 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 31.5% from 3-point range.

Over 839 career games (721 starts) across 14 seasons, Middleton is averaging 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while making 38.5% of shots from beyond the arc. His 1,476 3-point field goals are ranked 62nd all-time in NBA history.

Other previously reported trades involved in this multi-angle deal include John Collins joining the Pistons, the Memphis Grizzlies acquiring Isaiah Stewart and Dallas picking up Santi Aldama.

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REPORT: LAKERS SIGN KEVON LOONEY, REMAIN INTERESTED IN JONATHAN KUMINGA

The Los Angeles Lakers added another veteran to their rebuilt frontcourt Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract with center Kevon Looney.

The deal is worth $3.9 million, Looney’s agent told ESPN. The 30-year-old is expected to back up the newly acquired Walker Kessler after Los Angeles traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards last week.

Looney spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans after playing his first 10 NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors. He won three championships with Golden State and built his reputation as a reliable rebounder, screener and interior defender. In 21 games with the Pelicans, Looney averaged 2.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in just under 15 minutes per game.

The UCLA product owns career averages of 4.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. His value has often extended beyond his scoring, particularly during Golden State’s playoff runs, when he provided the Warriors with rebounding and defensive versatility in the frontcourt.

The Lakers have been busy reshaping the roster around Luka Doncic, adding Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton before reaching an agreement with Looney.

Los Angeles is also continuing its pursuit of unrestricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, Looney’s former teammate in Golden State. The Lakers have remained in contact with Kuminga’s representatives after general manager Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick met with him virtually and outlined a potential major role alongside Doncic, according to ESPN.

The Lakers have one roster spot remaining after the deal with Looney, though their limited financial flexibility could make adding Kuminga more complicated without a sign-and-trade arrangement. Kuminga, who averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists with the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks last season, became a free agent when Atlanta declined his $24.3 million team option last month.

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WNBA NEWS

MARINA MABREY, ANGEL REESE AMONG ALL-STAR GAME RESERVES

Marina Mabrey will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game and Nneka Ogwumike will appear in her 11th later this month after they were among the 12 players named reserves for the showcase on Monday.

Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum and Jonquel Jones were among the other familiar names headed to Chicago for the July 25 game. The starters were previously announced.

WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will serve as honorary general managers and draft the teams for this year’s game as part of the league’s 30th anniversary celebration.

While the starters were picked by a combination of fan, player and media balloting, reserves were chosen by the league’s 15 head coaches, who could not vote for their own players. They were selected regardless of conference.

Mabrey, 29, is a first-time All-Star in her eighth season in the league. She joined the expansion Toronto Tempo in the offseason and tied the league’s single-game records of 53 points and nine 3-pointers last month against the Los Angeles Sparks. Mabrey is averaging a career-high 21.1 points per game along with 3.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. She has made 67 3-pointers, tied for the league lead, on 39.9% from the arc.Sports Coaching & Training

The other first-time All-Star among the reserves is Dominique Malonga of the Storm. The 20-year-old is pacing Seattle with 15.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in her second WNBA campaign.

Ogwumike, who turned 36 this month, garnered her 11th All-Star nod to tie Diana Taurasi for second-most in league history behind Sue Bird’s 13. In the first year of her second stint with the Los Angeles Sparks, she is putting up 16.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Reese made it three All-Star selections in three years in the league, though it’s the first with her new team, the Atlanta Dream. Through 21 games, Reese has scored a career-best 14.9 points per game and tops the league at 11.8 rebounds per game.

Reese was one of three Dream players named reserves, along with Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. They’re joined by Sonia Citron (Washington), Plum (Los Angeles), Courtney Williams (Minnesota) and Jackie Young (Las Vegas) in the backcourt and Kiki Iriafen (Washington) and Jones (New York) in the frontcourt.

All-Star starters:

–Aliyah Boston, Indiana

–Paige Bueckers, Dallas

–Caitlin Clark, Indiana

–Natasha Howard, Minnesota

–Olivia Miles, Minnesota

–Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana

–Jessica Shepard, Dallas

–Breanna Stewart, New York

–Gabby Williams, Golden State

–A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas

All-Star backcourt reserves:

–Sonia Citron, Washington

–Allisha Gray, Atlanta

–Rhyne Howard, Atlanta

–Marina Mabrey, Toronto

–Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles

–Courtney Williams, Minnesota

–Jackie Young, Las Vegas

All-Star frontcourt reserves:

–Kiki Iriafen, Washington

–Jonquel Jones, New York

–Dominique Malonga, Seattle

–Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles

–Angel Reese, Atlanta

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS

BIG 12 NOTEBOOK: COMMISH HUSHES SORSBY TALK

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark passed on further discussion of the turn of events involving Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech as media days began Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.

“I appreciate the question,” Yormark said. “Today is not the time to address that issue. Today is about celebrating the upcoming football season and celebrating our 16 schools.”

In the seven months since Sorsby joined Texas Tech as one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal, he checked into rehab for gambling addiction, admitted to placing thousands of wagers and was ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Rather than fight the conference or NFL — which denied his application for the supplemental draft — for a chance to play in the fall, Sorsby opted to begin preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft.

Yormark said the Big 12 is expanding its current agreement with IC360, the global advisory and technology platform, to monitor  sports betting in collegiate athletics.

After the conference kicked off last season in Ireland with a  game between Iowa State and Kansas State, Yormark renewed his commitment to pushing the Big 12 as the “most globally relevant” conference in the country. Six Big 12 schools have international campus sites and Yormark said 20% of student-athletes come from another country.Soccer

“I’m convinced we can win globally,” he said.

Yormark also announced that the Big 12 would hold a league-wide meeting in August to address anti-LDS chants directed at BYU.

“We have a zero tolerance for that kind of behavior,” he said.

–Monster Inked

Yormark confirmed a multi-year partnership with Monster Energy to include on-field logos, uniform patches and other branding across multiple sports.

The corporate agreement could bring more than $1 million to all 16 members of the conference in return for ushering in new branding for men’s and women’s  basketball. During the upcoming season, conference games will be referenced as “Monster Energy Big XII Football.”

In all, the agreement is worth more than $20 million per year and labels Monster Energy as the Big 12 “entitlement partner.”

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DEION SANDERS, COLORADO IN PROVE-IT MODE, EMBRACE DOUBTERS

There isn’t a single Colorado player on the preseason All-Big 12 first team and nobody thinks the Buffaloes are a danger to win the conference this season.

Coach Deion Sanders has two words for media who voted for the 2026 predictions: Thank you.

“We don’t care about what people say,” Sanders said Tuesday at Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas. “People are always going to have an opinion. If my kids and my coaches and our staff don’t understand who they are, we have a problem. They’re not going to allow you to identify who we are. Just because our guys were snubbed off a poll that’s probably not going to be consistent with the end of the season, we don’t give a darn.

“Our kids know who, what, when, where and how they are, and they know what they got to do and how they got to work. It just gives them that extra ‘mmm’ inside of them, and I’m thankful and appreciative of that.”

Sanders, 58, said he feels more energetic and is back above 200 pounds since he was declared free of cancer. Sanders was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year.

“My younger self would be proud,” Sanders said. “Would be proud that I was here last year fighting a battle called cancer, and now I’m here with full strength, full energy. I got that thing back. I got that swagger back. I got that dog back. I got that charisma back.”

On the field, Colorado went 3-9 in 2025, limping through a season of anticipated transition following the college-to-pro graduation of quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter after the 2024 season.

Deion Sanders mentioned the Buffaloes being a surprise this season, but didn’t want to drill into specific areas in which Colorado would be better.

“Well, we better win. That’s going to be the surprise,” Sanders said. “That’s the surprise. We better win. We’re going to win. I love what I got. I love what I see.”

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BYRUM BROWN, DREW MESTEMAKER HEADLINE THE TOP GROUP OF 6-TO-POWER 4 TRANSFER QUARTERBACKS TO KNOW

College football teams are increasingly relying on transfer quarterbacks to take them to the postseason and beyond. Two years into the 12-team College Football Playoff format, all four starting signal-callers in the national championship game have been transfers. And the last three quarterbacks to win the Heisman Trophy all did so after switching schools.

This degree of movement has become commonplace in the unlimited transfer era, which Congress is currently trying to curtail. But Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck, Will Howard, Riley Leonard, Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams all started their college careers at power conference programs. Quarterbacks making the jump from the Group of 6 to Power 4 is another trend benefitting well-resourced programs eager for ready-made solutions under center.

READ MORE: https://athlonsports.com/college-football/group-of-6-power-4-transfer-quarterbacks-byrum-brown

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GOLF NEWS

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STRONG FIELD SET FOR SCOTTISH OPEN AND LPGA PLAYS ANOTHER MAJOR AT EVIAN

European tour and PGA Tour

GENESIS SCOTTISH OPEN

Site: North Berwick, Scotland.

Course: The Renaissance Club. Yardage: 7,282. Par: 70.

Prize money: $9 million. Winner’s share: $1.62 million.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel), noon to 3 p.m. (CBS).

Defending champion: Chris Gotterup.

Race to Dubai leader: Patrick Reed.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Last week: Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic and Michael Hollick won the BMW International Open.

Notes: The field is one of the strongest of the year for not being a $20 million signature event. It includes Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, playing in the same field outside of the majors for only the second time since March. … What makes the field so compelling is having Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton from LIV Golf taking part under the European tour guidelines. … Another European tour member in the field is Patrick Reed, competing against PGA Tour players for the first time outside of the majors. Reed leads McIlroy in the Race to Dubai. … Phil Mickelson in 2013 is the only player to win the Scottish Open and the British Open in the same year. … The Renaissance Club is located next to Muirfield. The R&A has not returned to historic Muirfield for the British Open in 13 years as it seeks to have the largest galleries possible. … Brooks Koepka and Padraig Harrington are playing on sponsor exemptions. Also receiving an exemption is Charley Hoffman at No. 544 in the world.

Next week: British Open and Corales Puntacana Championship. 

Online: https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/ and https://www.pgatour.com/

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LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour

AMUNDI EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Evans-les-Bains, France.

Course: Evian Golf Resort. Yardage: 6,479. Par: 71.

Prize money: $9.1 million. Winner’s share: $1.365 million.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 6-11 a.m. (Golf Channel), 11 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel app); Saturday-Sunday, 4-10 a.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Grace Kim.

Race to CME Globe leader: Nelly Korda.

Last tournament: Haeran Ryu won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Notes: The Evian Championship was a regular LPGA event until it was changed to a major for 2013, giving the LPGA five majors. … Nelly Korda won the first two majors and tied for eighth in the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine. … Grace Kim won her first major last year at Evian in a stunning playoff. She made eagle on No. 18 in regulation, chipped in for birdie after going into a creek in a playoff, and won with an eagle. … Jeeno Thitikul will try again to win her first major championship. Thitikul and Ai Miyazato of Japan are the only players to have been No. 1 in the women’s world ranking without ever having won a major. … Lexi Thompson used to routinely skip this major. She is not eligible this year. … Sponsor exemptions went to top American amateurs Farah O’Keefe, Asterisk Talley and Kiara Romero. … Also receiving an exemption was Maria Jose Marin, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion.

Next tournament: ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open on July 23-26.

Online: https://www.lpga.com/ and https://ladieseuropeantour.com/

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PGA Tour Champions

KAULIG COMPANIES CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Akron, Ohio.

Course: Firestone CC (South). Yardage: 7,248. Par: 70.

Prize money: $3.5 million. Winner’s share: $525,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel app), 2-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink.

Last week: Padraig Harrington won the U.S. Senior Open.

Notes: This is the final year for the tournament to be held at Firestone Country Club. That ends a relationship with the PGA Tour that dates to the Rubber City Open in 1954. … The winner of the Kaulig Companies Championship gets an exemption into The Players Championship. … The tournament moves next year to Newport Beach, California, under a new title sponsorship. … Stewart Cink won the first two majors of the year and was runner-up in the third one. … Padraig Harrington won the U.S. Senior Open and is skipping this major to play in the Scottish Open. He will be playing the British Open next week, followed by the Senior British Open. … Cink and Harrington have combined to win the last five majors on the PGA Tour Champions. … It was 20 years ago when Cink lost on the fourth playoff hole to Tiger Woods at Firestone. … Zach Johnson tied for ninth in the John Deere Classic last week. He is in the field at the Kaulig Companies Championship.

Next tournament: Senior British Open on July 23-26.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions

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PGA Tour and European Tour

ISCO CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Louisville, Kentucky.

Course: Hurstbourne CC (Championship). Yardage: 7,056. Par: 70.

Prize money: $4 million. Winner’s share: $720,000.

Television: Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Previous winner: William Mouw.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Race to Dubai leader: Patrick Reed.

Last week: Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic and Michael Hollick won the BMW International Open.

Notes: This is the 11th tournament for the opposite-field event in Kentucky. It is held the same week as the Scottish Open, meaning the winner gets into the PGA Championship but not the Masters next year. … NCAA champion Preston Stout is playing for the second straight week on a sponsor exemption. The senior at Oklahoma State tied for 15th in the John Deere Classic last week. Stout is the No. 1 amateur in the world. … Miles Russell, the high school senior, is playing on a sponsor exemption. … Lucas Glover (U.S. Open) is the only former major champion in the field. … Jackson Koivun missed the cut at the John Deere Classic last week in his professional debut. He is in the field this week. … Max Homa was runner-up at the John Deere Classic, which got him into the British Open. He decided to stick to his commitment to the ISCO Championship ahead of next week’s major. … Hurstbourne is the third course since the tournament began in 2015.

Next week: British Open and Corales Puntacana Championship.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/ and https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/

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Korn Ferry Tour

THE BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Berthoud, Colorado.

Course: TPC Colorado: Yardage: 8,022. Par: 72.

Prize money: $1 million. Winner’s share: $180,000.

Television: None.

Previous winner: Neal Shipley.

Points leader: Doc Redman.

Last tournament: Drew Nesbitt won the Memorial Health Championship.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour

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Other tours

Epson Tour: Four Winds Invitational, Blackthorn GC, South Bend, Indiana. Previous winner: Leah John. Online: https://www.epsontour.com/

NBC Sports: American Century Championship, Edgewood Tahoe GC, South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Television: Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Peacock); Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-6 p.m. (NBC). Defending champion: Joe Pavelski. Online: https://www.nbcsports.com/american-century-championship/

Challenge Tour: German Challenge, Wittelsbacher GC, Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. Previous winner: J.C. Ritchie. Online: https://www.europeantour.com/hotelplanner-tour/

PGA Tour Americas: Explore NB Open, Mactaquac GC, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Previous winner: David Perkins. Online: https://www.pgatour.com/americas

Japan LPGA: Minebea Mitsumi Ladies Hokkaido Shimbun Cup, Makomanai CC (Soranuma), Hokkaido, Japan. Defending champion: Kotoko Uchida. Online: https://www.lpga.or.jp/en/

Korea LPGA: High1 Resort Ladies Open, H1 CC, Jeongseon, South Korea. Defending champion: Shinsil Bang. Online: https://klpga.co.kr/

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AARON RAI RESTED, READY TO CHASE 2ND SCOTTISH OPEN TITLE

Former Genesis Scottish Open champion Aaron Rai isn’t too concerned by the changes made to the course at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick.

While the eighth, ninth, 17th and 18th holes will remain the same, the rest of the course effectively will flip, with the first to seventh playing as the 10th to 16th, and 10th to 16th playing as first to seventh.

“There’s not been a huge amount of change to the golf course itself, an extra couple of bunkers, nothing huge in terms of design,” Rai told reporters on Tuesday.

“I think it’s likely to impact the flow of the course and how it feels. I think there will be pockets of holes — pockets of difficult holes that seem to be closer together and then pockets of holes that provide a little bit more opportunity. So I don’t know what the reason is behind the rerouting, but I’m presuming that’s part of it just to create that balance and flows within the course, some of which are very challenging and some of which give you a little more opportunity.

I think it can be a really good change.”

Rai, who won the tournament in 2020, arrives as a first-time major winner following his breakthrough triumph at the PGA Championship in May.

The 31-year-old Englishman followed that up with top-20 finishes at the Memorial (T19) and U.S. Open (T11) before tying for 30th at the Travelers Championship.

“It’s been great,” Rai said when asked to describe life as a major champion.

“It was really nice initially to have a couple of weeks away from tournaments just to try to sit with it a little bit more,” he said. “I then played four events back-to-back, which again was really good to try to get into some normal habits and routines around the  game.Games

“And then last week was the first time I was back in the U.K., so great to see friends, family. Managed to go to Wimbledon over the weekend, which was amazing to experience. So yeah, a pretty busy few weeks since the PGA but yeah, very good overall.”

With The Open Championship looming on the horizon next week, Rai is excited to return to links-style golf.

“Such a different style to what we’re used to for the rest of the year (on the PGA Tour),” he said. “Personally, I really enjoy the variety, and that’s generally because of the conditions that we face in links golf, a lot of different ball flights, a lot of different shapes. So many options around the green.

“So I think it’s a real test of skill and creativity. Those are my biggest draws of links golf, this style of golf.”

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JON RAHM EXCITED ABOUT RETURN TO SCOTTISH OPEN

Jon Rahm hopes the local accents are all he struggles with this week when the LIV Golf star tees it up at the Genesis Scottish Open.

The tournament, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, begins on Thursday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Eligible as a DP World Tour member, Rahm is playing in his first non-major PGA Tour event since the 2023 Tour Championship.

The 31-year-old Spaniard has enjoyed a lot of success playing links golf, including two wins in the Irish Open (2017, 2019) and a runner-up finish at The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in 2023.

“A victory on Scottish soil would be fantastic,” Rahm told reporters on Tuesday. “As a European, understanding where it came from, and links golf, (joining) a list of great champions in the Scottish Open would be something that would be really, really exciting.”

Rahm has two wins and four runner-up finishes on the LIV Golf tour this season. The two-time major winner also tied for second at the PGA Championship in May.

Rahm also missed the cut at last month’s U.S. Open and finished T55 in his last appearance in the Scottish Open in 2022. He’s hoping for a better result as he prepares for The Open Championship next week at Royal Birkdale.

“It’s great to play a links golf event before a links golf event, and playing in the weather and the fescue grass and different than what we are playing year around,” he said.

Rahm was asked what makes a good links player.

“I just think you need to have a great understanding of spin, trajectory, control, and how the ball reacts on the fairway and on the greens, right,” he said. “You can usually, except a few holes here with some trees, where you can start the ball whatever you want, you hit whatever shot shape you feel like hitting or you can be as aggressive or as passive as you want to be.

“It all depends on your ability to understand how you can hit the shot, how the elements are going to affect how the ball is going to react once it lands on the fairway, on the green. I know it sounds like a lot but essentially it comes to what I understand as trajectory and spin control, mainly on to the greens.”

A few things are out of Rahm’s control, including the future of LIV Golf. He said LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil’s search for investors has not included reaching into Rahm’s wallet.

“As far as putting my money into it, they have not asked me to do that yet,” he said. “So I don’t know if they will or not. It’s not something that they have asked me but there has been many different avenues to try to make it different, what we’ve had till now.”

For now, Rahm is focused on getting a better feel for the course — and the language.

“The lad that drove me from the airport, I was a bit too sleepless on the flight, and he was very kind, and I could not understand 90 percent of what he told me on that hour drive,” Rahm said.

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INDIANA SPORTS RELEASES

COLTS FOOTBALL

(COLTS RELEASE)

IMPORTANT COLTS, NFL DATES FOR 2026, 2027: TRAINING CAMP, WEEK 1, NFL COMBINE, FREE AGENCY, NFL DRAFT

COLTS RELEASE

Three weeks from today (if you’re reading this on July 7, 2026), the Colts will report to training camp at Grand Park in Westfield. In a little over two months, the Colts will open the 2026 season against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium.

While we knew these dates already, the NFL on Tuesday also announced dates for key dates in 2027, highlighted by an almost non-existent gap between the end of the 2027 NFL Combine and the beginning of free agency.

Here are the key dates you need to know for the next year or so:

July 28, 2026: Colts players report to training camp at Grand Park

July 29, 2026: The Colts’ first of 13 practices open to the public at Grand Park. Learn more about open practices.

Aug. 8, 2026: The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in which Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined in Canton.

Aug. 20, 2026: The Colts’ final training camp practice at Grand Park, with training camp moving to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in 2027. This will be the second of two joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons. Secure your tickets now!

Aug. 30, 2026: By 6 p.m. ET, active rosters must be cut down to 53 players. This is a Sunday; in the last few years, roster cut-down day has been on the Tuesday following teams’ final preseason game.

Sept, 13, 2026: The Colts’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, which kicks off at 1 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets are on sale now!

Nov. 10, 2026: The NFL Trade deadline.

Jan. 9-10, 2027: The Colts’ regular season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. The game date and time will be determined following the conclusion of Week 17. Tickets are on sale now!

Jan. 16-Feb. 14, 2027: The NFL Playoffs, culminating with Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day.

Feb. 17-March 3, 2027: The window for teams to place the franchise tag or transition tag on an impending free agent. The window closes at 4 p.m. ET on March 3.

March 1-8, 2027: The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

March 9-11, 2027: From noon ET on March 9 through 3:59 p.m. on March 11, impending unrestricted free agents can negotiate and agree to, but not formally sign, contracts with other clubs. In previous years, the franchise tag window closed shortly after the NFL Combine ended, and free agency would open a little over a week after the NFL Combine.

March 11, 2027: At 4 p.m., the new league year begins, which means outside free agent contracts and trades can become official.

March 21-24, 2027: The NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.

April 29-May 1, 2027: The 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, D.C.

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GET CLOSER TO THE TEAM: 2026 COLTS TRAINING CAMP AUTOGRAPH SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

INDIANAPOLIS – One of the most popular traditions of Colts Training Camp is back.

The Indianapolis Colts today announced details for post-practice player autographs, signed mini-football tosses and exclusive kids-only autograph opportunities during 2026 Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security, at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.

Whether it’s getting an autograph from a favorite player, catching a signed mini-football or earning access to a special on-field experience, Training Camp offers fans unique opportunities to interact with the Colts throughout the summer.

Claim your tickets now!

POST-PRACTICE AUTOGRAPHS & SIGNED MINI-FOOTBALL TOSSES

Young Colts fans will once again have the chance to score one of the most memorable experiences at Training Camp.

On select practice days, fans 17 and under can stop by the Colts City Info Tent before practice to receive a free Colts trading card. A lucky few will discover a special sticker on their card, earning access to an exclusive post-practice autograph session with Colts players near the Hospitality Tent.

The surprise opportunity gives kids a chance to meet players up close, collect autographs and create lasting Colts memories.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

• Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For the latest Training Camp updates, including practice schedules, parking information and fan activities, visit Colts.com/Camp or download the Colts Mobile App.

PLEASE NOTE

• Autographs are only available after practice.
• Autograph opportunities are based on player availability.
• Specific player autographs are not guaranteed.
• Scheduled position groups are subject to change.

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INDIANA FEVER

The sputtering Los Angeles Sparks will try to snap a three-game losing skid on Wednesday when they welcome the visiting Indiana Fever.

Indiana (12-8) is entering the second matchup of a four-game road swing. Indiana began its Western Conference tour on Sunday with the first of book-ending games against Las Vegas. The 84-68 Fever win marked their third victory in the last four outings – one of which includes a 111-87 blowout of Los Angeles on June 27.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points in last month’s rout of the Sparks (8-11) and had 27 in Sunday’s 84-68 defeat of the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Mitchell’s 21.9 points per game are second-most in the league, just ahead of teammate Caitlin Clark’s 21.2.

The Fever were without Clark in the previous meeting against Los Angeles, as well as the start of the road trip in Las Vegas due to a back injury sustained in a June 24 loss to Phoenix. The prolific combo guard, whose 8.2 assists per game rank second in the league, told The Indianapolis Star on Tuesday she is “optimistic” about playing on Wednesday.

“Obviously, from a health standpoint, just getting back into it, I would assume I’d be on a minutes restriction (Wednesday). Still hopeful of a little bit more than 20 if I’m able to go,” Clark said. “Hopefully, I feel good after the game versus Los Angeles and then will be available in (Las) Vegas (on Sunday).”

Following a quick turnaround to Phoenix on Thursday, Indiana returns to Las Vegas on July 12. While awaiting a decision on Clark’s availability for the upcoming back-to-back, Indiana can continue to rely on Aliyah Boston to help pick up some of the scoring slack.

After her 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in Las Vegas, Boston is averaging 17.1 points and 8.6 boards per contest.

Boston faces a Los Angeles interior in Dearica Hamby and Nneka Ogwumike who have carried the load in the absence of Kelsey Plum. Plum, who is averaging 23.9 points per game, suffered a lower left leg injury in mid-June and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Despite Hamby’s 53 points over the last three games, and Ogwumike’s 52 points in that same span, the Sparks have struggled to find consistent offensive contributions elsewhere. The result are three consecutive losses of 18-plus points after Monday’s 82-64 loss at home to Seattle.

Los Angeles shot a dismal 5-of-29 from 3-point range, and no Sparks’ scorers other than Hamby or Ogwumike notched more than eight points.

“That’s what I’ve said many times: the best thing about this league, also the hardest thing… but the best thing is that you have to turn the page,” Los Angeles coach Lynne Roberts said. “We’re going to play a good Indiana team…We’ve got to turn the page and just keep plowing through.”

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INDY ELEVEN

RASHEED USL-C “TEAM OF THE WEEK”

Defender Makel Rasheed became the ninth different Indy Eleven player to earn USL Championship “Team of the Week” honors this season after helping the Boys in Blue to their fourth shutout in the past five matches in all competitions, a 2-0 victory over Charleston Battery on Saturday. Rasheed has started the last five games, helping his team allow just one goal in that span.

Indy Eleven broke the scoreless tie in the 82nd minute when captain Aodhan Quinn played a free kick to the edge of the six where the 6’5 Rasheed headed it across to the far post for Josh O’Brien to volley home for Rasheed’s second assist this season.

The 25-year-old Rasheed completed 38 of 42 passes overall while winning 6 of 8 duels and notching one blocked shot, four clearances and three interceptions defensively.

The Boys in Blue defense is tied for second in the league with 12 goals allowed in 12 league contests after goalkeeper Eric Dick recorded his 34th career shutout on Saturday.

Rasheed has made an impact in his first season for Indy Eleven, converting the winning penalty kick in the Prinx Tires USL Cup shootout at Lexington SC on June 20, after recording his first assist at Birmingham FC on April 19. He started in his Boys in Blue debut in the season opener at Brooklyn FC, leading the team with 14 duels won, 10 aerial duels won, and 10 clearances.

Rasheed began his collegiate career with three seasons at the University of Indianapolis, before playing his final two years at Xavier.

The Boys in Blue have won four of their last five in USL-C play to improve to 6-3-3.

Indy Eleven travels to Miami FC on Wed. July 15 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

The next home game for the Boys in Blue is “Princess Night” on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. vs. Loudoun United FC.  Fans can meet their favorite princesses including the 2026 Indiana State Fair Queen, create magical crafts, get their face painted, and join the halftime Princess Parade.

Fans can purchase a “Princess Pack” with four tickets, free parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area for just $49.

Ticket options include the new Desnuda Tequila Deck, Family Four-Packs, and Flex Mini-Plans.

Located on the East Deck, the Desnuda Tequila Deck has an exclusive full-service bar and high-top seating providing panoramic pitch-side views for 50 people.  It’s a social experience offering a wonderful place to hang out and take in the game!  Desnuda Tequila Deck seats start at $59 and include one FREE cocktail and bottomless chips, salsa, and guac.

The Family Four-Pack is available for all 2026 home games and can be purchased online only.  Priced at just $49, the Family Four-Pack includes four tickets, FREE parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area.

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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

INDIANAPOLIS – Cameron Barstad, who was today signed by Pittsburgh to a minor league contract, hit a three-run go-ahead home run in the fifth inning as the Indianapolis Indians defeated the Toledo Mud Hens, 9-3, on Tuesday night at Victory Field.

With the score tied 1-1 in the fifth frame, Jesus Castillo singled with one out and Nick Cimillo drew a walk, setting up Barstad for a 401-foot bomb to give the Indians (8-5, 39-49) a lead they did not relinquish.

In his homecoming to Indianapolis, Tigers top prospect Max Clark led off the game with a home run to give Toledo (8-5, 42-45) an instant advantage. Indy rallied for a run in the bottom half of the first on two hits and an RBI groundout from Castillo. The game then remained scoreless until Barstad left the yard.

Gage Workman hit a solo shot for the Mud Hens in the sixth to cut the deficit, 4-2, before the Indians punched back on an RBI groundout from Jhostynxon Garcia in the bottom of the stanza. Termarr Johnson singled home two runs in the seventh and Garcia brought P.J. Hilson to the plate later in the inning for a 9-2 lead. Toledo added one run in the ninth inning to conclude the scoring.

Connor Wietgrefe (W, 1-2) allowed just the leadoff homer across 5.0 innings, picking up his first Triple-A win. Sawyer Gipson-Long allowed one run across 3.2 innings for the Mud Hens, with Brenan Hanifee (L, 2-3) allowing the next three scores.

The Indians and Mud Hens continue their six-game series on Wednesday night at 7:05 PM. RHP Noah Davis (1-7, 4.55) takes the mound for Indianapolis and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. (3-6, 7.41) will toe the rubber for Toledo.

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INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL

VAUGHN KARVALA — ‘HIGHLIGHT REEL WAITING TO HAPPEN’

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Vaughn Karvala flashes up and down Cook Hall’s practice court, long hair flowing, lean frame battling, sprinting in transition, crashing the boards, attacking passing lanes, all nonstop Indiana basketball frenzy.

It’s a snapshot of youthful potential, a hint of what this 6-foot-7, 190-pound freshman forward can do.

Hoosier freshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody calls Karvala “the best freshman athlete in the country,” and if that’s more youthful exuberance for a teammate than major-college reality, that misses the point, which is that Karvala is poised to wow.

As head coach Darian DeVries puts it, “Vaugn has very good size, skill, and athleticism that makes him a highlight reel waiting to happen in the open floor. When you combine that with his ability to shoot, he has a very bright future.”

The future is coming, in practice now, then during the July 15 exhibition Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, then in the upcoming International University Sports Federation America Games in Peru and then the season.

READ MORE: https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2026/7/7/mens-basketball-vaughn-karvala-highlight-reel-waiting-to-happen

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Vaughn Karvala — ‘Highlight Reel Waiting to Happen’

INDIANA FOOTBALL

WALK THE WALK’ – ISAIAH JONES READY TO SET LINEBACKER TONE

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Instant college football success never found Isaiah Jones. The redshirt senior is likely better for it. Working his way to starting linebacker status on what projects as another powerhouse Indiana defense showcases what effort, passion and perseverance can do.

“I had to make sure every moment counted,” the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Jones says. “Even when I wasn’t on the field, I would try to take as many mental reps as I could. That’s what I preach the most to the young guys. You might not get all the (on-field) opportunities, but you can take every mental rep you can. That’s something I took pride in.

“Maybe I wouldn’t be out there with the (starters) because it’s a process. You have to know what you want. If that’s what you want, then there’s nothing that can stop you.”

For Jones, nothing has. In the past two seasons and 29 total games, he has 120 tackles, 19 for loss, with 7.5 sacks. He’s also intercepted a pass, forced a fumble, and recovered a fumble.

Jones, once a three-star prospect out of Ohio, proves that five-star recruiting acclaim isn’t necessary to deliver five-star performance if you care and are coachable, if you play your role with focus and awareness.

“Isaiah Jones loves football,” coach Curt Cignetti says. “He’s instinctive. He’s smart. He’s a good leader, a good player, and he knows the defense inside and out. His opportunities and responsibilities are earned, not given.”

READ MORE: https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2026/7/7/football-walk-the-walk-isaiah-jones-ready-to-set-linebacker-tone-PETE

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PURDUE VOLLEYBALL

MACKEY MAGIC RETURNS

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The budding tradition of volleyball in Mackey Arena will continue this fall, as Purdue is primed to host its home opener in the Big Ten/SEC Challenge on September 1-2, along with Wisconsin on September 27 in the historic building.

“Our team is ever grateful to have the opportunity to play once again in one of America’s premier athletic venues,” said Art and Connie Euler women’s volleyball head coach head coach Dave Shondell. “Every team that we will play in Mackey: Texas A&M, Georgia and Wisconsin are formidable opponents – Battling against the defending NCAA Champion in our home opener is a tremendous way to start our season for our loyal supporters. Then playing another traditionally strong SEC foe in Georgia the very next day will be quite the task. If that is not enough, our third match on Keady Court will bring the Badgers of Wisconsin, one of the top five programs in the country, to West Lafayette for our Alumni night and will help create a tremendous environment for volleyball fans across the Midwest.”

Single-match tickets will go on-sale August 6 to the general public. Tickets for the Big Ten/SEC Challenge will be sold on a per-day basis in single-session format for each day of competition.

In Purdue’s first home match of the season, the Boilermakers will open their doors to 14,876 of their closest friends for the inaugural Big Ten / SEC Challenge, featuring the defending national champions Texas A&M and Georgia.  Meanwhile, the Boilermakers will welcome the Badgers on September 27, for the second matchup in three years in Mackey Arena (last: 10/26/2024).

Two of the team’s three Mackey Arena opponents are slotted among the top-10 in the nation in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 10, with the Badgers at No. 4, the Boilermakers at No. 9 and the Aggies at No. 10.

As one of 10 host sites for the Big Ten / SEC Challenge, Purdue will also host Indiana’s matches in Mackey Arena, with Purdue vs. Texas A&M and Indiana vs. Georgia on Tuesday, September 1, followed by Purdue vs. Georgia and Indiana vs. Texas A&M on Wednesday, September 2. Match times will be announced at a later date. 

“Playing in Mackey is always a memorable event, and we will need our incredible and raucous Boilermaker fans to pack the place to the very top. I promise our team will fight for the glory of ole’ Purdue.”

The 2026 Mackey matches mark the third consecutive year the program has played regular-season matches in the historic basketball arena. The resurgence of volleyball in Mackey began with a pair of sold-out matches as Purdue hosted Wisconsin and Indiana in 2024, which set the Big Ten match attendance record. Meanwhile, Purdue’s last appearance in Mackey was a near-sellout with 11,360 Boilermakers in the stands despite a snowstorm in the 2025 regular-season finale vs. Indiana.

Led by Dave Shondell, who will enter the fall tied with legend Gene Keady as Purdue’s all-time winningest head coach, led the Boilermakers last season to arguably its best season in program history following a Regional Final appearance, a third-place Big Ten standings finish, three All-Americans, a program-record-tying five All-Big Ten honorees, 10 top-25 victories and more.

Purdue returns two AVCA Second Team All-America honorees in senior setter Taylor Anderson, who led the nation last fall in assists, and senior outside hitter Kenna Wollard, who was named an AVCA Player of the Year semifinalist. Meanwhile, Third Team All-America redshirt-junior opposite Grace Heaney, who proved to be one of the most effective players at her position in the nation, will return alongside All-Big Ten Second team honoree junior libero Ryan McAleer.

In total, Purdue returns four All-Big Ten honorees, tying as the most in the league alongside Nebraska and USC.

This fall, the Boilermakers will feature eight freshman (true and redshirt) and two transfers in sophomore outside hitter Lameen Mambu (previously Georgia Tech) and senior middle blocker Kate Hansen (previously Clemson and Texas Tech).

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PURDUE MEN’S BASKETBALL

LAS VEGAS – Four Boilermakers that exhausted their eligibility this past season will suit up for four different teams in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League, starting Thursday in Las Vegas. 

Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Oscar Cluff and Fletcher Loyer will represent four different teams when action begins on Thursday. Only one game in the Summer League will pit former Boilermakers against each other as Smith and Kaufman-Renn will face off on Friday, July 15. 

The four players in Summer League are tied for the third most by a Big Ten team and it’s the most for the Boilermaker program since 2019 (Vince Edwards, Carsen Edwards, Dakota Mathias, Caleb Swanigan).

Trey Kaufman-Renn (Minnesota Timberwolves)

— July 9 vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3:30 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 11 vs. Denver Nuggets (7:30 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 13 vs. Portland Trailblazers (11:00 p.m. ET; ESPN 2)

— July 15 vs. Indiana Pacers (3:30 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

Fletcher Loyer (Los Angeles Clippers)

— July 9 vs Sacramento Kings (11:00 p.m. ET; ESPN)

— July 12 vs. Utah Jazz (10:00 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 14 vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10:00 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 15 vs. Washington Wizards (10:30 p.m. ET; ESPN)

Braden Smith (Indiana Pacers)

— July 10 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4:30 p.m. ET; ESPN 2)

— July 11 vs. Philadelphia 76ers (5:30 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 13 vs. Toronto Raptors (4:30 p.m. ET; ESPN 2)

— July 15 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (3:30 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

Oscar Cluff (Houston Rockets)

— July 10 vs. Denver Nuggets (6:30 p.m. ET; ESPN 2)

— July 11 vs. Toronto Raptors (9:30 p.m. ET: PRIME TV)

— July 14 vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4:00 p.m. ET; PRIME TV)

— July 16 vs. New Jersey Nets (4:30 p.m. ET; ESPNU)

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IU INDY MEN’S SOCCER

INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis men’s soccer program and head coach Keegan Boom have announced the signings of 13 newcomers for the upcoming 2026 fall season as the Jaguars finalized their roster. The group consists of 11 freshmen and a pair of transfers for the upcoming campaign. Boom led the charges on recruiting the group while serving as an assistant coach and finalized the group since taking over as head coach last month. 

The Jaguars are coming off a 6-8-3 campaign and return four of the team’s top seven players in terms of minutes played. Jose Antonio Herrera played a team-high 1,456 minutes a season ago with three goals scored while Bali Esquivel ranked third on the team with 1,384 minutes and tied for the team-high with four assists. Senior defenders Jago Thompson-Roberts (1,245 minutes) and Noah Kummrow (1,096) ranked fifth and seventh on the team in minutes played, respectively. 

Below is a rundown of all 13 newcomers with pertinent details on each. 

Tom Henry Berry – Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington South

Midfielder – 5-foot-10 – Fr.

-United Soccer Coaches All-American and First Team All-State honoree as a junior (13 goals, 9 assists)

-Earned Second Team All-State honors as a senior despite missing much of the season to injury

-Also played with the Indy Eleven Academy U19 squad

-National Honor Society member

Boom on Berry

“Tom is a local midfielder who brings strength and versatility to the team. He is comfortable playing both attacking and defensive roles and uses his physical style and relentless work rate to make an impact in midfield. His presence will add balance to our competitive midfield group.”

Markus Bizyak – Pittsburgh, Pa. / Peters Township (West Virginia-transfer)

Goalkeeper – 6-foot – Fr.

-Originally committed to West Virginia, playing Spring 2026 with the Mountaineers

-Earned six varsity letters in soccer, football and volleyball at Peters Township (Pa.) High School

-Named PA Big 56 All Section First Team 

-Graduated Cum Laude 

Boom on Bizyak

“Markus is a goalkeeper with a tremendous work ethic and a real presence in goal. Coming from West Virginia University, he brings a competitive mentality and excellent shot-stopping ability. We’re excited to see his development and impact on our program.”

Milan Bozic – Waterford, Wisc. / Waterford Union

Defender – 6-foot-1 – Fr.

-Starred with the SC Wave MLS Next program, helping them to state and regional titles and a national runner-up finish

-Served as team captain for SC Wave’s U19 team

-Selected to participate in the Best of the Best Match

Boom on Bozic

“Milan is a tough and physical defender who brings strength, competitiveness, and composure to the back line. He does a great job winning individual challenges and defending the box. He also has an excellent range of passing, allowing him to help start attacks and move the ball forward from the defensive third. His combination of defensive ability and comfort on the ball will make him a valuable addition to the team.”

Austin Brenner – Beavercreek, Ohio / Beavercreek

Defender – 6-foot – Fr.

-Three-year letterwinner at Beavercreek (Ohio) High School

-Was a two-time First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Area honoree

-Served as team captain of the USYS National Runner-up U19 team with the Ohio Galaxies Elite

-Four-year honor roll student

Boom on Brenner

“Austin is a defender who brings physicality, toughness and leadership to our group. He is a strong competitor who leads by example and takes pride in his defensive work. His presence and experience will add stability to the back line while supporting the high standard for those around him. His leadership qualities and commitment to the team will make him an important part of our program.”

João Dores – Lisbon, Portugal

Midfielder – Fr.

-Played the 2025-26 season with the Estoril Praia U19 club in Portugal, while also making appearances with the professional B team as well

-Played 2023-24 and 2024-25 with Estoril Praia’s U17 squad

-Has previous club experience with Belenenses in Belém, Lisbon

Boom on Dores

“João joins the program having experience playing at the highest youth levels in Portugal. He is an exciting midfielder with excellent technical ability and a unique ability for creating chances in and around the penalty area. His vision, creativity, and comfort on the ball allow him to unlock defenses and make an impact in the attacking third. His quality and experience will add another dimension to our midfield group.”

Micah Eldridge – Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg

Forward – 5-foot-11 – Fr.

-Became the first United Soccer Coaches All-American in Brownsburg history

-Two-time All-State honoree, including earning First Team honors as a senior in 2025 (24 goals, 6 assists)

-Two-time Hendricks County Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-Hendricks County

-Earned Academic All-State honors as a junior in 2024

Boom on Eldridge

“Micah is a forward from Indianapolis who brings a great combination of strength, speed and athleticism to the attack. He has the ability to stretch the field with his pace and create problems for defenders with his physical presence. His work rate and attacking mindset will make him an exciting addition to our group moving forward.”

Peter Field – Chicago, Ill. / SAI Academy

Goalkeeper – 5-foot-11 – Fr.

-Competed with the Chicago Fire Academy, helping them to an MLS NEXT Cup National title in 2024

-Also competed with the Chicago Fire Academy at Generation adidas events

Boom on Field

“Peter joins the program from the Chicago Fire Academy, continuing a strong pipeline of talented players we have welcomed from one of the top youth clubs in the country. He is a mature goalkeeper who leads by example and brings a calm presence to the group. He is an excellent shot stopper with strong instincts and the ability to make big saves in key moments. His leadership, consistency, and competitive mentality will make him a valuable addition to our goalkeeping unit.”

Cobe Hamler – Jefferson City, Mo. / Launch Online School

Midfielder – 5-foot-7 – Fr.

-Competed with St. Louis CITY SC Academy in the MLS NEXT system, including appearances in MLS NEXT Pro

-Began his club career with St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) 

Boom on Hamler

“Cobe joins the program from St. Louis City and recently earned appearances with St. Louis CITY 2 in MLS NEXT Pro. He has been a long-time target for our staff because of his relentless work rate, ability to win tackles, and willingness to do the hard work in midfield. He covers ground all over the field and is equally effective at breaking up play and helping move the ball forward. His competitiveness, energy, and experience in a professional environment will make him a valuable addition to our team.”

Winston Hedvall – Gothenburg, Sweden / Aspero (Univ. of Dubuque-transfer)

Forward – 6-foot-2 – Soph.

-Named honorable mention American Rivers Conference as a freshman at the University of Dubuque

-Finished his freshman campaign with six goals and two assists while starting all 17 matches and averaging 75 minutes per contest

-Played club soccer with Göteborgs FF’s senior team in Sweden, totaling 63 goals in 164 appearances

Boom on Hedvall

“Originally from Sweden, Winston joins the program after establishing himself as a proven goal scorer at the collegiate level. He is a big, physical forward who uses his strength well and has a natural ability to find the back of the net. He’s dangerous in and around the box and consistently creates problems for opposing defenders. His experience at the collegiate level, physical presence, and eye for goal adds another scoring option to our attack.”

Omasan Ileleji – Carmel, Ind. / Indiana Connections Academy

Defender – 5-foot-10 – Fr.

-Starred for FC Cincinnati Academy in MLS NEXT play

-Competed in the USL Academy Cup

Boom on Ileleji

“Omasan joins the program from FC Cincinnati and brings a strong combination of athleticism, versatility, and competitiveness to the squad. As an outside back, he is physically ready to compete at the college level and has the ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. His versatility allows him to play multiple roles when needed, and his work rate and athletic ability will make him a valuable addition to our defensive group.”

Marcos Neto – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / William Mason [Ohio]

Forward – 5-foot-7 – Fr.

-Was 2024 Southern Ohio and GMC Conference Player of the Year

-Also named All-American, All-State and All-Region in 2024

-Named Mason ESPYS 2024 Male Athlete of the Year

-Also had club experience with Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) 07 Gold and with the Dayton Dutch Lions U20 team

-Was an AP Scholar with Distinction

Boom on Neto

“Marcos, originally from Brazil and currently playing in Cincinnati, brings creativity and flair to the attacking group. He is a crafty winger who excels at finding solutions in tight spaces and creating chances in the final third. He is a real threat on the dribble with the ability to beat defenders and open up opportunities for himself and his teammates. His attacking instincts, technical ability, and confidence on the ball will make him an exciting player to watch.”

Santiago Sanchez – Chino Hills, Calif. / Mission Academy

Midfielder – 5-foot-10 – Fr.

-Played with FC Cincinnati Academy in MLS NEXT and earned appearances in MLS NEXT Pro

-Played with FC Tulsa in the USL Championship in 2024

-Rated as one of the top prospects in the 2026 class by TopDrawerSoccer

Boom on Sanchez

“Santi joins the program from FC Cincinnati and brings valuable experience after competing at the USL Championship level. An attacking midfielder with exceptional creativity and technical ability, he has the vision and skill to create chances and impact games in the final third. He is one of the top attacking prospects in the country and has the ability to unlock defenses with both his passing and playmaking. We are excited to add a player of his quality and potential to our attacking group.”

Vicente Silva – Lisboa, Portugal / Hoosac School

Goalkeeper – 6-foot-2 – Fr.

-Starting goalkeeper for Hoosac School in Hoosick, N.Y.

-Helped Hoosac win the Northeast Prep School League (NPSL) Championship, including a shutout in the championship win over South Kent

-Helped Hoosac rank among the nation’s top prep school programs

Boom on Silva

“Vicente arrives in Indianapolis from Portugal and brings experience competing alongside some of the top young players in the country. He is a goalkeeper with a commanding presence, using his size and athleticism to excel in the air and control his penalty area. His shot stopping ability, physical presence, and experience make him an exciting addition to the program.”

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE MEN’S SOCCER

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne men’s soccer head coach Stephen Gorton announced the addition of Tim Romanello as the program’s associate head coach on Tuesday (July 7).

Romanello served as the head coach of the Rock Valley College men’s soccer program since fall of 2019. He put together a 66-36-16 record in seven seasons leading the NJCCA Golden Eagles. Under his leadership, Rock Valley earned the program’s first-ever bid to the NJCAA Division 3 National Tournament in 2021, and a subsequent bid to the NJCAA Division 2 National Tournament in 2023. The 2021 squad was the first to ever win double-digit matches in a season. The Golden Eagles bested that with a program-record 13 wins in both of the next two seasons. Romanello added the title of Assistant Athletic Director – Compliance to his role at Rock Valley in July 2023.

“I’m very excited to have Coach Romanello join the program,” Gorton said. “His track record speaks for itself. He is a great coach, person and mentor. He has so many valuable qualities that make this an exceptional hire. Without a doubt, the program just got better with him joining our staff.”

Romanello is no stranger to the Horizon League. He spent the 2017 and 2018 as an assistant coach for Oakland. He helped Oakland to a berth in the Horizon League postseason in 2018.

He was also previously the men’s and women’s head coach at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas. He was the head men’s soccer coach from 2008 to 2017 and the women’s head coach from 2011 to 2017. Prior to that he was the head men’s soccer coach at UW-Sheboygan and an assistant at Lakeland University men’s and women’s soccer.

Several former players have found success playing professionally. Noah Jensen (Forge FC/Canadian Premier League) was Horizon League Most Valuable Player and a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in Division I soccer, in 2021. Two former players have been drafted in the MLS SuperDraft. Nyal Higgins (FC Edmonton/Canadian Premier League) was drafted 19th by Toronto FC in 2020, and Wilfred Williams was picked 82nd by Sporting KC in 2019. Other players finding success have been Dylan Borczek who currently plays with USL Championship’s Memphis 901 and Nebojsa Popovic, who was named 2019 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team at Michigan.

He is a Lakeland University (2008) graduate and received his M.S. in Athletic Administration with an emphasis in Educational leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University (2023).

Romanello joins a Mastodon program which finished as runner-up in the Horizon League in 2025, the program’s best ever finish in the league.

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VALPO VOLLEYBALL

Nine regular season home matches on Brown Field highlight the 2026 schedule for the Valpo soccer program.

Action kicks off with a home exhibition match against DePaul (Aug. 6) before the Beacons spend the opening weekend of the regular season on the road at Eastern Illinois (Aug. 13) and at SIUE (Aug. 16). Valpo then returns to Brown Field the following weekend to take on Western Illinois (Aug. 20) and Detroit Mercy (Aug. 23).

A challenging stretch of three straight road matches follows, with trips to Western Michigan (Aug. 30), Purdue Fort Wayne (Sept. 3) and Milwaukee (Sept. 6). WMU and Milwaukee were both NCAA Tournament teams last year, as WMU won 16 matches en route to MAC regular season and tournament titles, while Milwaukee earned 13 wins and captured Horizon League regular season and tournament crowns. The nonconference slate finishes back at Brown Field against Oakland (Sept. 10) and Southern Indiana (Sept. 13), with the latter match serving as the program’s Senior Day.

The single round-robin Missouri Valley Conference slate kicks off with two more home matches, as the Beacons welcome Drake (Sept. 20) and Indiana State (Sept. 27) to Brown Field to open conference play. Valpo will also host Southern Illinois (Oct. 15), Evansville (Oct. 18) and UIC (Nov. 1) in MVC action, while it makes road trips to Murray State (Oct. 4), UNI (Oct. 11), Belmont (Oct. 24) and Illinois State (Nov. 5).

The top six teams in the MVC regular season standings qualify for the MVC Tournament, beginning Nov. 8 with the third seed hosting the sixth seed and the fourth seed hosting the fifth seed. The winners of those two matches advance to Nov. 12 semifinals against the top two seeds, with the highest remaining seed hosting the championship match Nov. 15. The winner of the MVC Tournament earns the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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ROSE HULMAN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Rose-Hulman athletics department is thrilled to announce the hiring of Alley Odell as the head coach of the women’s basketball team.

Odell joins the Fightin’ Engineers’ athletic staff after spending the 2025-26 season as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Radford University. Under Odell’s leadership, the Highlanders compiled a record of 23-13, and the team fielded two all-conference performers as well as the Freshman of the Year. Radford concluded the season by advancing to the Big South Championship game, earning a berth in the NIT, where they advanced to the second round.

Prior to coaching at Radford, Odell has gained six years of experience coaching at the Division III level. Her longest stint came at the University of Mary Washington from 2022-25, where Odell served as the assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator. Odell helped foster a winning culture as the team compiled a record of 50-33 highlighted by a trip to the Sweet 16 at the 2022-23 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament. Mary Washington’s coaching staff would also be recognized as the Staff of the Year during the 2023-24 season.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alley Odell to lead our women’s basketball program into the future,” said Interim Athletic Director Seth Woodason. “Her leadership, experience, and enthusiasm to lead the women’s basketball program were evident throughout the hiring process. I am looking forward to the success of our program and Alley’s commitment toward developing our student-athletes both on and off the court.”

Odell is very familiar with the HCAC, as she spent the 2020-22 seasons working at Manchester University as an assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to her first stint in the HCAC, Odell began her collegiate coaching career at Bridgewater College as an assistant women’s basketball coach during the 2019-20 season.

“I would like to thank President Rob Coons, Interim Athletic Director Seth Woodason and the search committee for such a wonderful opportunity. I am so grateful to be a part of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference again, but in a new role,” said Odell. “Rose-Hulman immediately impressed me when I arrived on campus, from the inviting faculty and staff all the way to the facilities and academic support. It is apparent that the student-athlete experience is a priority here, and I am so excited to continue that tradition on and off the court. I couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity, and I am looking forward to recruiting, developing young women, and elevating the program in the best way!”

The Richmond, Virginia native graduated from Concord University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social work. She would continue her education at Liberty University, earning a master’s degree in human services and a master’s certificate in sports management concentration.

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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY

1900 – For the fourth time in his career, St. Louis star Jesse Burkett hits two inside-the-park homers in a game. It is all the scoring St. Louis can muster as Brooklyn wins, 8 – 2.

1901:

Player-manager George Davis leads the Giants to a 9 – 3 win over Cincinnati with four hits, including two inside-the-park homers, and four RBIs. Christy Mathewson beats Dick Scott for the second time this year, though Matty’s control is off. He walks four batters and hits two, including Cincy 1B Jake Beckley, who is hit in the head with a Matty pitch and knocked out for five minutes.

An 8th-inning decision favoring the Brooklyn Superbas infuriates St. Louis fans. When the 7 – 5 Brooklyn win ends, they rush umpire Hank O’Day, who suffers a split lip before players and police can rescue him.

1902:

A rough outing as Boston righthander Doc Adkins faces 16 batters and gives up 12 hits and 12 runs in the 6th inning of a Philadelphia A’s 22 – 9 win over the Americans. Five players – Topsy Hartsel, Harry Davis, Lave Cross, Socks Seybold and Danny Murphy – collect two hits apiece in the frame. The A’s new 2B Murphy does not arrive until the 2nd inning and takes the field with no batting practice: he is 6 for 6, including a grand slam off Cy Young, while handling 12 chances flawlessly in a sensational debut. Teammate Davis adds another grand slam to tie the major-league record for a game. The 45 hits – 27 by the A’s – by the two teams sets an American League record. Rube Waddell picks up the win, facing just three batters in relief, while singling in the big inning.

John McGraw, accused by Ban Johnson of trying to wreck the Baltimore and Washington clubs, negotiates his release from the Orioles and officially signs to manage the Giants at $11,000 a year, although he has already secretly signed a contract several days earlier brought to Baltimore by Giants secretary Fred M. Knowles. McGraw says, “I wish to state that I shall not tamper with any of the Baltimore club’s players.” But conspiring with National League owners John Brush and Andrew Freedman, McGraw swings the sale of the Orioles their way, enabling them to release Orioles Dan McGann, Roger Bresnahan, Joe McGinnity and Jack Cronin for signing by the Giants. Joe Kelley and Cy Seymour go to Brush’s Cincinnati Reds.

1904 – In the fight for first place in the American League, Boston continues to roll, beating New York, 12 – 3, as Kip Selbach has a single and triple.

1907 – Bombarded by pop bottles in Brooklyn, irate Cubs manager Frank Chance throws one back into the stands where it cuts a boy’s leg. Chance is mobbed and leaves the park in an armored car with a police escort after the Cubs’ 5 – 0 victory. Three-Finger Brown emerges with the shutout win.

1911 – New York’s Rube Marquard hits his only career home run, off Chicago’s Harry McIntire, to help himself to a 5 – 2 win at the newly-refurbished Polo Grounds.

1912:

In Pittsburgh, the Phillies top the Pirates, 5 – 1, ending Howie Camnitz’s win streak of seven. Grover Cleveland Alexander is the victor.

At Chicago’s West Side Grounds, Giants hurler Rube Marquard’s consecutive game winning streak is stopped at 19 as the Cubs defeat New York, 7 – 2.

1915 – The Pirates make just two assists, both by 2B Jim Viox, in a nine-inning game to tie a record set by the Giants on August 9, 1906. On July 22nd of that same year, the Cincinnati Reds had no assists in a seven-inning game versus the Phils.

1918 – Although Babe Ruth’s blast over the fence in Fenway Park scores Amos Strunk, as the Red Sox win 1 – 0 over Cleveland, prevailing rules reduce Babe’s home run to a triple. He will tie for the American League title with 11 homers, even though he plays just 95 games.

1919 – Jack Coombs resigns as manager of the last-place Phils. Slugger Gavvy Cravath replaces him.

1921:

An order is issued that allows fans to keep balls hit into the stands in Pittsburgh.

In Detroit, RF Harry Heilmann hits a home run that is measured at 610 feet.

1922 – Reds righthander Pete Donohue beats the Phils, 7 – 1. A three-time 20-game winner in nine years with the Reds, Donohue will beat the Phils 20 straight times.

1927 – In a matchup of the NL’s top two teams, the Cubs extend their slim lead to one and a half games by edging the Pirates, 1 – 0, behind Charlie Root’s one-hitter. Root allows only a bloop single by Johnny Gooch with two out in the 8th inning to earn his league-leading 15th win of the season. The Cubs will remain in first place until September, but a 5-15 slide to start that month will doom their pennant hopes and allow the Bucs to claim their second league title in three seasons.

1934:

Max Bishop draws eight walks in a doubleheader, tying his own major-league record.

Just four days after throwing a no-hitter, Satchel Paige finds himself on the short end of another no-hitter, thrown by Willie “Sug” Cornelius. However, Cornelius’ Chicago American Giants are unable to score, and the game is still scoreless after nine innings. Paige’s Pittsburgh Crawfords break open the no-hitter in the 10th inning, and Paige beats Cornelius, 3 – 0.

1935 – The American League continues its All-Star Game reign, winning the third event, at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium, 4 – 1. Jimmie Foxx is the hitting star with a homer and three RBI. The rule that no pitcher can throw more than three innings unless the game goes into extra innings will be instituted after Yankee Lefty Gomez pitches six outstanding innings in the Mid-Summer Classic.

1939 – Prior to the first game of a doubleheader with the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, a wall of Japanese beetles forms in front of the home dugout. Although over 5000 insects will be captured, the problem will return later in the month.

1941 – At the All-Star Game at Briggs Stadium, Ted Williams, hitting .405 at the break, homers off Chicago Cubs P Claude Passeau with two out and two on in the 9th inning to give the American League a dramatic 7 – 5 victory. Williams’s four RBI are matched by National League SS Arky Vaughan, who hits homers in the 7th and 8th.

1945:

Filling wartime rosters requires going deeper into the bag. The Dodgers bring back Babe Herman from California. He pinch-hits twice against the Cardinals, tripping over first base on a hit. Guy Bush, Clay Touchstone and Hod Lisenbee, contemporaries of Herman in the 1920s, will get their chances on the mound. The Babe will go 9 for 34, mostly as a pinch-hitter, sock one homer, and be a popular gate attraction in Brooklyn.

The Cubs take the National League lead by winning two from the Phillies, 12 – 6 and 9 – 2. They never relinquish first place, despite losing 16 of 22 games to the Cards.

1946 – A special meeting of clubs deals with Mexican League defections and attempts by players to gain new rights. Some results: $5,000 minimum salary, $25-per-week training-camp expenses, a fixed period for spring training, 25 days for post-season barnstorming, maximum pay cut of 25 percent. A pension fund aimed at providing $100 a month for retired ten-year players will be funded by World Series broadcast rights and net proceeds from All-Star Games. Each league will have a player rep to baseball councils. The first player reps named are Yankees P Johnny Murphy and Dodgers OF Dixie Walker.

1947 – Clutch pinch hits by Luke Appling and Stan Spence lead the American League to a 2 – 1 win over the National League in the All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. Schoolboy Rowe pinch-hits for Johnny Sain, becoming the first player to appear for each side. Rowe pitched three innings for the American League in 1936. Spec Shea is the first winning rookie pitcher in All-Star history.

1948 – The Reds’ Ewell Blackwell strikes out 13 Cubs at Wrigley Field, as Cincinnati wins, 4 – 0.

1949 – Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson, brought up from Jersey City three days earlier, are the first blacks to play for the New York Giants. Thompson, who was also the first black to play for the St. Louis Browns in 1947, starts at 2B, and Irvin pinch-hits in the 8th for Clint Hartung. Thompson broke into the majors 12 days after Larry Doby’s American League debut with the Indians in 1947.

1950 – Red Schoendienst of the Cards goes 5 for 5 against Pittsburgh, but the Cards lose, 7 – 6, to drop the Birds into second place, a game behind the Phillies. The Bucs win in the 9th when they load the bases and pinch-hitter Jack Phillips’ long fly ball is seemingly snagged by Stan Musial, but then drops into Greenberg Gardens for a walk-off grand slam. Ralph Kiner and Stan Rojek also homer for the Corsairs.

1951:

Red Schoendienst hits a home run from each side of the plate in the second game, as the Cards beat Pittsburgh, 9 – 8, after losing, 6 – 2.

The feud between Joe DiMaggio and Casey Stengel reaches a head in the 2nd inning against the Red Sox. Because of a misplay in the 1st, Stengel sends reserve Jackie Jensen out to CF to relieve the Yankee Clipper after he has already taken his position. The Red Sox clip the Yankees, 6 – 3, as the red-hot Clyde Vollmer belts a two-run homer.

1952 – The National League defeats the American League, 3 – 2, in the 1952 All-Star Game behind the pitching of Philadelphia’s Curt Simmons and Cub Bob Rush in Philadelphia. The game is ended after five innings because of rain. Cub Hank Sauer’s homer with Stan Musial aboard in the 4th proves to be the deciding run.

1953:

Cardinals 3B Ray Jablonski goes 5 for 5 against the Reds in a 7 – 2 win.

In the second game of a Pacific Coast League doubleheader at Edmonds Field in Sacramento, CA Neill Sheridan hits one of the longest home runs ever measured. The line drive shot by the Sacramento Solons hitter disappears into the night behind the left-field fence and brings little immediate notice. The next day, however, a spectator will show up claiming that the ball landed on the back seat of his car, breaking the back window, while the car was parked on a residential street behind the stadium’s parking lot. A surveying firm will officially measure the blast at 613.80 feet, from home plate to the parking spot. However, as there was no witness to the ball’s touching down, a doubt will remain as to whether the automobile was really parked where its owner said it was, and whether it did in fact have its back window shattered by the mighty blast.

1954 – The Giants complete a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in Ebbets Field to increase their lead in the National League to 6 1/2 games.

1956:

The Giants connect for a team-record seven home runs in a 11 – 1 home win over the Pirates. Willie Mays, Daryl Spencer and Wes Westrum each connect for two. Hank Thompson, Westrum, and Spencer hit consecutive homers in the 4th inning.

Boston’s Ted Williams becomes the 12th player to drive in 1,500 runs when he hits a single in the second game of a doubleheader against the Orioles. The Red Sox sweep, winning 9 – 0 and 8 – 4.

1957 – The owners decide to re-elect Commissioner Ford Frick to another seven-year term when his present contract is up in 1958.

1958:

Senator Carl Mundt proposes legislation to curb franchise shifts.

At Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, in a contest which features no extra-base hits (13 singles), the American League edges the Senior Circuit, 4 – 3, in the 1958 All-Star Game. The Yankees’ Gil McDougald singles to score Boston’s Frank Malzone with the deciding run.

1960 – The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro brings an end to Havana’s International League team. The Sugar Kings relocate in Jersey City, marking that city’s return to the IL after a ten-year absence. Poor attendance at Roosevelt Stadium will prompt the parent Reds to cease the minor league operation there following the season however.

1961 – At Yankee Stadium, Whitey Ford tops the Red Sox, 8 – 5. Mickey Mantle hits a home run in the 4th, off Tracy Stallard, for his tenth roundtripper this year in support of Ford.

1962:

The Yankees complete a three-game sweep in Minnesota, winning 9 – 8 to regain first place. They will remain there the rest of the way.

The Dodgers take first place as Don Drysdale saves Sandy Koufax’s 13th win, 2 – 0, against San Francisco. Los Angeles will remain in first until the final day of the season, but will lose a three-game playoff to the Giants.

Cincinnati uses nine pitchers to win the 13-inning second game against the Houston Colt .45’s, 12 – 11. This sets a National League record and ties the major league mark. Houston scores once in the 13th and Cincy scores twice to win. The Reds also win the first game, 12 – 8, battling back from an 8 – 3 deficit.

With home runs in his first three at bats, 41-year-old Stan Musial of the Cardinals not only becomes the oldest player to hit three in a game but also ties the major league record of four straight home runs, as the Cards whip the Mets, 15 – 1. His home run in the second game the day before won the game, 3 – 2.

1963 – Reports of Charlie Finley’s intention to move the Kansas City A’s to Oakland surface during the All-Star break at Cleveland.

1965 – Joe Morgan is the first Houston player with six hits in a game, but the Braves beat the Astros, 9 – 8, in 12 innings, thanks to Mike de la Hoz. De la Hoz hits a pinch homer in the 8th inning, ties the game in the 9th with a single when the Braves score three runs, and singles and scores the winning run to end the game.

1966 – In New York, the Senators win the opener, 7 – 6, then blow a four-run lead in the nitecap to lose, 7 – 5. Mickey Mantle is 5 for 8 in the doubleheader, including a homer in each game. The second homer, off Jim Hannan, is a 461-foot sky shot over the monuments into the center field bleachers. Mick follows with a sure double in the 5th but tears a hamstring muscle rounding first and will be sidelined for two weeks.

1967 – At Shea Stadium, Tom Seaver pitches the Mets to a 3 – 2 win over the Braves. An odd play occurs when Bud Harrelson’s looper over third base is touched by a fan before Rico Carty can field it, and Harrelson is awarded a single because of fan interference.

1969:

Roberto Clemente’s final assault on 436. Roberto revisits the scene of the crime, as it were, recalling his overwhelming 1966 assaults on the once-seemingly-impregnable 436-foot Forbes Field barricade. “Clemente’s third hit of the game will provide conversation for at least the rest of the week,” reports Bill Christine of the Pittsburgh Press. “It went over the gate in right-center field, just to the right of the light standard and the 436-foot mark.” Charley Feeney of the Post Gazette elaborates: “Clemente’s drive, off Bill (No-Hit) Stoneman, carried well over the wall in centerfield. Few hitters have hit a ball out of the ballpark in this sector, which is to the right of dead center between the exit gate and the light stanchion.”

With three runs in the 9th inning, the Mets beat the Cubs, 4 – 3, cutting Chicago’s lead in the National League East to four games. Ron Santo rips into CF Don Young for two misplays in the outfield. Santo will apologize tomorrow for criticizing Young, who left early and doesn’t take the team bus. Santo will get booed in his first game back at Wrigley Field.

Mike Cuellar of the Orioles throws a complete game three-hitter against the New York in a 4 – 1 win. CF Ron Woods has the Yankees’ only three hits in the game, with two singles and a home run.

1970:

Jim Ray Hart ties a modern major-league record with six RBIs in one inning (the 5th) with a three-run homer and a three-run triple; Hart is the first player in 59 years to accomplish the feat. The Giants score 11 in the frame. Hart also hits for the cycle as the Giants rout the Braves, 13 – 0. Gaylord Perry is the easy winner, posting San Francisco’s first shutout of the year. Perry will throw four more to lead the National League.

The Orioles again wait until the late innings to beat New York, this time striking in the 9th inning on a Frank Robinson home run and a two-out single by Don Buford. The O’s overcome an 8 – 6 deficit to win, 9 – 8.

1972 – The Tigers lose to the White Sox, 5 – 2, as Detroit’s John Hiller returns to the mound 18 months after suffering a heart attack.

1974:

Cleveland’s Gaylord Perry loses to Oakland in ten innings, 4 – 3. Vida Blue is the winner.

Yankees SS Jim Mason ties the major-league record with four doubles in a 12 – 5 win over the Rangers. Off the field, the Yankees purchase infielder Sandy Alomar from the Angels.

1975 – The Royals jump on Milwaukee starter Bill Travers for five runs in a third of an inning and flatten the Brewers, 9 – 1. The Brewers’ lone run is George Scott’s 16th homer of the year. Mike Hegan pinch hits for Hank Aaron, the sixth time in his career that’s occurred. All the pinch hitters have been lefties.

1976:

At Fenway Park, the Red Sox beat the Twins, 8 – 4, as their attendance reaches 1,007,491. It’s the earliest date in club history they’ve topped the million mark.

At Wrigley Field, Randy Jones wins his 16th game of the year for the Padres, a National League record for wins at the All-Star break. He beats the Cubs, 6 – 3. In the second half of the season, the Padres lefty will lose seven games by one run, two of them by 1 – 0 scores.

1977 – The Yankees, led by home runs off the bats of Thurman Munson and Graig Nettles, beat the Orioles, 7 – 5. Don Gullett wins his seventh of the year.

1978 – Omar Moreno’s 1st-inning single is the Pirates’ only hit as the Cardinals’ Silvio Martinez hurls a 4 – 0 shutout.

1979 – Ben Oglivie has three home runs in three at bats as the Brewers beat the Tigers, 5 – 4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Oglivie drives in the winning run in the second game as the Brewers take it, 3 – 1.

1980 – At Dodger Stadium, the 51st All-Star Game features J.R. Richard (10-4) and Steve Stone (12-3) as the starters, with Richard going two innings in spite of various back and shoulder problems he’s been having. The National League battles back to win its ninth consecutive Midsummer Classic, 4 – 2, pinning the loss on Dodger defector Tommy John. Reds outfielder Ken Griffey goes 2 for 3 with a solo home run to win the game’s MVP Award.

1982:

Billy Martin records his 1,000th career win as a manager as the A’s beat the Yankees, 6 – 3.

For the second day in a row, the Reds enter the 9th trailing the Pirates. Today, they turn a 4 – 2 deficit into an 8 – 4 lead, scoring six in the top of the 9th. The Pirates answer with a two-run homer by Willie Stargell and a three-run double by Jason Thompson off Joe Price, and win, 9 – 8.

Bruce Bochte of the Seattle Mariners successfully pulls off the hidden ball trick against Rich Dauer in the 7th inning of 4 – 3 win against the Baltimore Orioles.

1985:

Joaquin Andujar scatters 12 singles to register his 15th win as the Cards down the Giants, 6 – 1.

Marge Schott becomes president and CEO of the Cincinnati Reds.

1987 – Floyd Youmans of the Expos pitches a one-hitter to beat the Astros and Nolan Ryan, 1 – 0. Houston’s lone hit is an 8th-inning single by Kevin Bass.

1988 – In a game with the Angels, Cleveland’s Bud Black hits Jack Howell, Devon White and Johnny Ray with pitches in the 4th inning of a 10 – 6 loss, tying the major league record. Bert Blyleven will match him in September.

1990 – Losing 7 – 0 to California in the 3rd, the Brewers score 20 unanswered runs, including 13 in the 5th, to win. This is the biggest swing of runs since 1980 and will not be topped in the 1990s. Looking for his 279th win, Bert Blyleven starts for the Angels but never makes it out of the 4th. He’ll win only once more the rest of the year.

1994 – In Seattle’s 7 – 4 win over Boston, Red Sox SS John Valentin turns the tenth unassisted triple play in major league history. In the 2nd inning, he catches a line drive off the bat of Marc Newfield, steps on second base to retire Mike Blowers, then tags runner Keith Mitchell who is heading for second. Valentin then homers in the bottom of the inning. Blue chipper Alex Rodriguez, 18, is 0 for 3 in his major league debut, but makes a long throw to start a double play.

1995 – After each team scores a run in the 1st inning, the Astros and Padres play scoreless ball for the next 14 frames. Each team scores its second run in the 16th stanza, and the Astros pull it out with a run in the last half of the 17th inning for a 3 – 2 win.

1997:

Baseball’s realignment committee discusses a variety of plans including one that would have as many as 14 teams changing divisions and leagues next year. Kansas City would switch to the National League, and baseball’s eight Pacific and Mountain time zone teams could be grouped together if the sport switches back from six divisions to four in 1998. With the addition of Arizona to the National League next season and Tampa Bay to the American League, baseball’s current plan calls for two 15-team leagues in 1998 with three divisions in each. The Major Leagues have till August 1st to present next year’s schedule to the players’ association.

The American League defeats the National by a score of 3 – 1 in the annual All-Star Game, played in Cleveland. Indians C Sandy Alomar Jr. hits a two-run home run and is named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Alomar is the first hometown player to homer since Hank Aaron in Atlanta in 1972.

2000:

After Jose Cruz Jr. hits his 20th homer in a 6 – 3 win over the Expos, the Blue Jays become the first team in major league history to have four batters hit 20 or more homers before the All-Star break.

The Reds defeat the Indians, 14 – 5, as Ken Griffey Jr. hits two home runs and drives in eight runs for Cincinnati. Chris Stynes strokes five hits for the Reds.

The Tigers defeat the Brewers, 4 – 2, in 15 innings. Twenty Milwaukee batters strike out in the contest to set a new franchise mark.

The Yankees sweep their cross-town rivals in the first double-ballpark doubleheader since 1903 with identical scores, 4 – 2 in an afternoon tilt at Shea Stadium and 4 – 2 in an evening contest at Yankee Stadium. It proves to be quite an interesting day in New York as Mike Piazza is hospitalized with a concussion after being beaned by Roger Clemens, Dwight Gooden gets his first Shea win since 1994 and a bizarre obstruction call on Mets first baseman Todd Zeile causes the first game to be played under protest.

2001:

Lance Berkman has three hits to extend his hitting streak to 21 games. It’ll end here, but Moises Alou reaches 16 straight games today on his way to a 23-game streak. Jeff Bagwell and Mendy Lopez collect three RBIs for Houston as they outslug the Royals, 10 – 8. Scott Elarton is tossed in the 1st after plunking leadoff hitter Rey Sanchez in retaliation for Craig Biggio being hit.

In Toronto’s 9 – 3 win over Montreal, Jays rookie Cesar Izturis hits his first major league homer inside-the-park, thanks to Expos LF Mark Smith losing the ball in the lights. Smith gets a glove on it, but Izturis beats the relay throw from Orlando Cabrera, who also hit his first homer inside-the-park. The win goes to 30-year-old rookie Chris Michalak (6-6), who will be waived next month and picked up by Texas.

A librarian finds an 1823 reference to “base ball” marking the earliest known reference to the game.

2002:

The Class A Charleston Riverdogs defeat the Columbus RedStixx, 4 – 2, on “Nobody Night” in Charleston. Fans are barred from Joe Riley Stadium in the team’s attempt to set an all-time record low attendance for a single game. The previous mark is believed to have been 12 set in 1881. Fans are let into the park after the 5th inning, at which time the attendance is officially recorded as 0.

Jason Giambi outhomers Sammy Sosa, 7 – 1, in the final round to take the 2002 Home Run Derby.

2005 – Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is struck on the shin by a line drive and placed on the disabled list with a fractured leg. The injury costs Halladay the rest of the season, including his chance to be the American League starter in the All-Star Game.

2007:

The World beats the US, 7 – 2, in the 2007 Futures Game. World SS Chin-Lung Hu wins the Larry Doby Award by going 2 for 2 with two RBI, a run, a double and a stolen base. Rick Vanden Hurk gets the win while Jeff Niemann takes the loss. Two players crack homers for each side.

Fausto Álvarez, the Amsterdam Pirates DH and batting coach, hits his ninth home run of the season. That represents a new Hoofdklasse record in the wooden bat era (since 2000), breaking Ivanon Coffie’s old mark. Álvarez is 46 years and 7 months old and already collecting a pension after retiring from Cuban play earlier in the decade.

2008:

In his 200th major league game, Ryan Braun hits his 56th career home run. Only Mark McGwire and Rudy York (both 59) hit more in their first 200 games in The Show.

Ryan Dempster improves to 10-0 at home, the best start by a Cubs hurler at Wrigley Field since Rick Reuschel in 1977. Chicago beats the Reds, 7 – 3.

The Cubs also try to add some depth for the stretch run by acquiring A’s pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin in exchange for Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Eric Patterson and Josh Donaldson.

2009:

Andruw Jones hits three home runs to lead Texas to an 8 – 1 win over Los Angeles, breaking a tie between the two teams in the AL West race. Jones is now hitting .250 with 14 homers, putting his career back on track after a disastrous last season with the Dodgers almost forced him into retirement.

In a battle of promising young pitchers, Chris Volstad pitches his first career complete game in leading Florida to a 7 – 0 shutout of San Francisco. His opponent, Ryan Sadowski, enters the game without having allowed an earned run in his first 13 major league innings; he runs his streak to 16 before giving up his first runs in the 4th, but still leaves the game with an ERA of 1.00.

2010:

Astros P Roy Oswalt, rumored to be on the trading block, increases his value with a brilliant one-hitter over the Pirates at Minute Maid Park. Neil Walker’s 1st-inning single is the only hit he allows in the 2 – 0 complete game win, his first shutout since September, 2008. Lance Berkman provides all the offense with a pair of homers.

Ubaldo Jimenez wins his 15th game in his last start before the All-Star Game – which he is expected to start – as the Rockies win, 4 – 2, to complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals at home. Jimenez is the first pitcher to have 15 wins at the All-Star break since David Wells in 2000; he is only two wins away from the Rockies franchise record of 17 in a season.

2011:

The Red Sox score eight times in the 1st inning, including three runs on a homer by David Ortiz, chasing starter Zach Britton on their way to a 10 – 3 win over the Orioles. In the 8th, Big Papi charges the mound against Baltimore reliever Kevin Gregg, missing with a couple of punches after being brushed back on two consecutive pitches and then being berated by Gregg for failing to run out the ensuing pop-up. Both benches empty and when order is restored, Ortiz, Gregg, Boston C Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Oriole reliever Jim Johnson have all been ejected.

Travis Snider and Rajai Davis both have big nights as the Blue Jays defeat the Indians, 11 – 7. Snider drives in five runs and Davis four as Jo-Jo Reyes is the winner against Mitch Talbot.

2012 – The United States team defeats the World team, 17 – 5, in the 2012 Futures Game played at Kauffman Stadium. The World takes an early 4 – 0 lead on homers by Jurickson Profar and Jae-Hoon Ha, but a great catch in the outfield by Anthony Gose turns the tide in the top of the 3rd. The U.S. evens the score in the bottom of the inning, scores two in the 4th, then puts the game away with a nine-run barrage in the 6th, largely against Ariel Pena. But the crowning blow in that inning is Nick Castellanos’ three-run homer off Julio Rodriguez, that earns him the Larry Doby Award as the game’s MVP.

2013:

CF Carlos Gomez of the Brewers ends today’s game against the Reds by robbing fellow All-Star Joey Votto of a potential two-run homer by grabbing the ball over the fence for the last out. The great catch saves Milwaukee’s 4 – 3 win.

The Mets play their fourth game of 15 or more innings this season. After losing the first three marathons, they come out on top this time, defeating the San Francisco Giants, 4 – 3, when Eric Young Jr. scores on a 16th-inning error by SS Brandon Crawford. Buster Posey goes 5 for 8 with two doubles and a homer in a losing cause.

2014:

The Mets record the 4,000th win in franchise history, dating back to 1962, by defeating the Braves, 8 – 3.

R.A. Dickey of the Blue Jays snaps an 11-game home winning streak by the Angels, pitching seven scoreless innings in a 4 – 0 win. The winning streak ends one short of the Angels’ franchise record, set in 1967. For their part, the Blue Jays had lost their last seven games on the road.

2015 – Two inside-the-park homers are hit in one game for the first time since 1997 in Kansas City’s 9 – 7 win over Tampa Bay at home. The win is costly for the Royals, however, as All-Star LF Alex Gordon is injured in trying to prevent Logan Forsythe’s inside-the-parker in the 4th. Jarrod Dyson replies with a similar hit in the 6th.

2018:

Starters and reserves for the 2018 All-Star Game that will be played at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on July 17th are announced. Beyond the expected participants like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, the game will feature more unexpected actors, such as 2B Gleyber Torres, who began the year in the minors, voted as the starter for the AL at his position; Matt Kemp back for the first time since 2012 as a starter in the NL outfield; Nick Markakis, who is voted to start in the outfield for the NL and in the process establishes a new record with 1,928 games played before a first selection; and former journeyman pitcher Miles Mikolas, who has been outstanding after being signed out of Japan, on the NL roster.

In a move certain to cause tension with Nippon Pro Baseball, the Royals sign 16-year-old P Kaito Yuki as an international amateur free agent. Yuki is the first Japanese middle schooler to skip high school in order to sign with a major league organization, although a few high schoolers have done so as well in the past. He is expected to move to Arizona in August and begin a professional career in 2019.

2019 – Youth dominates at the Home Run Derby held at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH, as two rookies face each other in the final round. Pete Alonso, the major league rookie leader with 30 homers prevails over Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 23 to 22, but the 20-year-old from the Blue Jays has a veritable coming out party, even if he comes into the event with just eight major league homers: he slugs an incredible total of 91 over the three rounds, including the longest of the night at 488 feet. For his part, the Mets’ Alonso more than doubles his annual salary with the prize of $1 million awarded to the winner.

2021 – The Padres mount the biggest comeback of their history to defeat the Nationals, 9 – 8. The Nats tee off against Yu Darvish, who gives up six runs in three innings, and Trea Turner hits his second homer of the game off Dan Camarena in the 4th to make it 8 – 0. But the Padres storm back against Max Scherzer, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the inning, including a grand slam by Camarena. It is the pitcher’s first major league hit, and the first grand slam by a reliever since Don Robinson hit one in 1985. Fernando Tatis Jr. ties the game with another long ball off Scherzer in the 6th, and the Friars win it in the 9th on a single by Trent Grisham that drives in Tommy Pham with the winning run.

2022 – The winners of the popular vote for starters at the 2022 All-Star Game are announced, with plenty of familiar faces being selected – along with two newcomers: C Alejandro Kirk and 2B Jazz Chisholm. Also announced as All-Stars are two accomplished veterans, Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols, under the Commissioner’s prerogative to select one player from each league based on career accomplishments.

2023:

Three Tigers pitchers combine to pitch a no-hitter against the Blue Jays. Matt Manning goes 6 1/3 innings before being replaced by Jason Foley, who records the final out in the 7th and also pitches the 8th, after which Alex Lange completes the feat with a perfect 9th inning. The Tigers win, 2 – 0, with both runs scoring in the bottom of the 1st inning.

The National League defeats the American League, 5 – 0, in the 2023 Futures Game played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. Nasim Nuñez earns the Larry Doby Award as the game’s MVP as his three-run double off Yosver Zulueta in the 6th inning ices the NL’s win.

2025 – Patrick Bailey has one of the most improbable hits of the year when he comes to bat in the bottom of the 9th with the Giants trailing the Phillies, 3 – 1, with two men on against closer Jordan Romano. He hits the ball 414 foot away, but Oracle Park’s vast dimensions contain it and it rolls away from outfielders Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos. While they give chase, Bailey circles the base for a walk-off inside-the-park home run, the first in the majors since 2016, and only the third ever by a catcher.

Births[edit]

1855 – Lester Dole, outfielder (d. 1918)

1857 – John Morris (d. 1921)

1859 – Hank O’Day, pitcher, manager, umpire; Hall of Fame (d. 1935)

1867 – Ed Pabst, outfielder (d. 1940)

1870 – Ira Davis, infielder (d. 1942)

1872 – Frank Sexton, pitcher (d. 1938)

1874 – Jay Parker, pitcher (d. 1935)

1874 – Johnny Siegle, outfielder (d. 1968)

1875 – Buttons Briggs, pitcher (d. 1911)

1882 – Norman Wann, college coach (d. 1957)

1882 – Oscar Westerberg, infielder (d. 1909)

1883 – Ducky Holmes, catcher; umpire (d. 1945)

1887 – Jim Bluejacket, pitcher (d. 1947)

1887 – Bill Hunter, outfielder (d. 1934)

1887 – George Hunter, outfielder (d. 1968)

1889 – Joe Crisp, catcher (d. 1939)

1889 – Joe Martina, pitcher (d. 1962)

1890 – Rowdy Elliott, catcher (d. 1934)

1890 – Wally Mayer, catcher (d. 1951)

1890 – Lefty Russell, pitcher (d. 1962)

1890 – Ivey Wingo, catcher, manager (d. 1941)

1891 – Clyde Barfoot, pitcher (d. 1971)

1893 – Bill Brown, outfielder (d. 1965)

1893 – Dan Woodman, pitcher (d. 1962)

1894 – Bill Haeffner, catcher (d. 1982)

1896 – Roy Crumpler, pitcher (d. 1969)

1901 – Tairiku Watanabe, NPB manager (d. 1955)

1901 – Tex Wilson, pitcher (d. 1946)

1903 – Clint Brown, pitcher (d. 1955)

1912 – Salty Parker, infielder, manager (d. 1992)

1912 – Lefty Turner, infielder (d. 2000)

1914 – George Fallon, infielder (d. 1994)

1914 – Boyd SoRelle, minor league pitcher and manager (d. 1957)

1916 – Ed Jucker, college coach (d. 2002)

1919 – Charlie Gilbert, outfielder (d. 1983)

1921 – Fukuzo Tada, NPB pitcher, catcher and umpire (d. 2006)

1926 – Ken Fustin, minor league pitcher (d. 1985)

1926 – Gene Patton, pinch runner (d. 2009)

1927 – Antonio Ramírez Muro, minor league executive (d. 2021)

1929 – Hector Lopez, outfielder (d. 2022)

1929 – John Powers, outfielder (d. 2001)

1930 – Glen Gorbous, outfielder (d. 1990)

1930 – Eddie Phillips, pinch runner (d. 2010)

1931 – Zack Monroe, pitcher (d. 2026)

1933 – Kameji Kawagoshi, NPB catcher

1933 – Katsuo Onodera, NPB catcher

1933 – Al Spangler, outfielder

1938 – Mitsuo Imazu, NPB infielder (d. 2005)

1938 – Bill Spanswick, pitcher (d. 2020)

1939 – Ed Keegan, pitcher (d. 2014)

1940 – Bucky Brandon, pitcher

1941 – Toshio Fuda, NPB outfielder

1941 – Gary Kroll, pitcher

1941 – Ken Sanders, pitcher

1943 – George Culver, pitcher

1945 – Jim Ollom, pitcher

1945 – Shozo Yoshinari, minor league pitcher (d. 2015)

1947 – Kenjiro Maki, NPB pitcher

1948 – Lerrin LaGrow, pitcher

1948 – Tsukasa Yamashita, NPB infielder

1951 – Alan Ashby, catcher

1952 – Jeff Brookens, scout (d. 2022)

1956 – Terry Puhl, outfielder; All-Star

1959 – Kazuhisa Kawaguchi, NPB pitcher

1960 – Dae-hwa Han, KBO infielder and manager

1960 – Mike Ramsey, outfielder

1964 – Mark Baker, minor league pitcher

1964 – Bob Kipper, pitcher

1964 – Ken Patterson, pitcher

1965 – Chuck Malone, pitcher

1965 – Jerome Walton, outfielder

1966 – Renat Makhnuito, USSR national team pitcher

1968 – Garland Kiser, pitcher

1968 – Bong-ok Oh, KBO pitcher

1969 – Bobby Ayala, pitcher

1969 – Rosario Rodriguez, pitcher

1969 – Ernie Young, outfielder

1971 – Pavel Chadim, Extraliga outfielder

1971 – Takeshi Nonogaki, NPB infielder

1971 – Juan Parra, CPBL infielder

1972 – José Becerra, Division Honor pitcher

1972 – Dan Ricabal, minor league pitcher

1974 – Danny Ardoin, catcher

1974 – Alexei Bakoutkine, Russian national team infielder

1974 – Dominic Cruz, Guam national team infielder

1974 – Li-Hsiung Lin, CPBL pitcher

1974 – Carlos Tabares, Cuban league outfielder

1975 – Jason Cook, South African national team outfielder

1975 – David Moraga, pitcher

1976 – Hiroyuki Shibata, NPB outfielder

1977 – Dan Heefner, college coach

1977 – Craig House, pitcher

1977 – Wanyun Zhu, China Baseball League pitcher

1978 – Soichiro Kaneda, minor league outfielder

1979 – Jae-yoon Hyun, KBO catcher

1979 – Toshiyuki Nimura, Japanese national team infielder

1980 – José González, Dominican national team pitcher

1981 – Ryan Leahy, scout

1981 – Aslen Llanes, Division Honor infielder

1981 – Asnel Llanes, Cuban league infielder

1981 – Michael Sandoval, minor league infielder

1982 – Renyel Pinto, pitcher

1982 – Min-kyu Sung, scout

1983 – John Bowker, outfielder

1983 – Kazuki Kondo, NPB pitcher

1983 – Shunichi Nemoto, NPB infielder

1983 – Akihiro Yanase, NPB pitcher

1984 – Kevin Russo, infielder

1985 – Matt Fields, minor league infielder

1985 – Wan-Yu Teng, Taiwan women’s national team pitcher

1985 – Marcel Venema, Hoofdklasse infielder

1986 – Tim Cox, minor league pitcher

1986 – Jaime García, pitcher

1986 – Ulrich Snijders, minor league catcher

1987 – Po-Cheng Chen, CPBL infielder

1987 – Christian Friedrich, pitcher

1987 – Josh Harrison, infielder; All-Star

1987 – Shintaro Masuda, NPB infielder

1987 – Mason Tobin, pitcher

1988 – Carlos Beroiza, Chilean national team infielder

1989 – Nick Vickerson, minor league infielder

1990 – Paul Hoenecke, minor league infielder

1990 – Kevin Vance, minor league pitcher

1992 – Luis Caballero, minor league infielder and manager

1992 – Mike Gerber, outfielder

1992 – Kostyantyn Korolev, Ukrainian national team pitcher

1992 – Kyeong-chan Moon, KBO pitcher

1992 – Shohei Tsukahara, NPB pitcher

1993 – Kody Eaves, minor league infielder

1993 – Caleb Frare, pitcher

1993 – Eduardo Miliani, minor league pitcher

1994 – Ping-Hsueh Chen, minor league pitcher

1994 – Stephen Gonsalves, pitcher

1994 – Patrick Weigel, pitcher

1995 – Sam Long, pitcher

1996 – Toshiya Nakamura, NPB pitcher

1996 – Kyle Nelson, pitcher

1996 – Joshua Smith, minor league pitcher

1996 – Kaname Takino, NPB outfielder

1997 – Jacob Curry, New Zealand national team pitcher

1997 – Tommy Romero, pitcher

1998 – Bryce Ball, minor league infielder

1998 – Jade Gortarez, US women’s national team pitcher-infielder

1998 – Nikita Laykov, Russian national team infielder-pitcher

1998 – Maksim Makarkin, Russian national team catcher

1998 – Claudio Scotti, minor league pitcher

1999 – Reid Detmers, pitcher

1999 – Dustin Harris, outfielder

2000 – Gilberto Jiménez, minor league outfielder

2000 – Michael McGreevy, pitcher

2000 – Mat Olsen, minor league pitcher

2000 – Ezequiel Pagán, minor league outfielder

2002 – Owen Caissie, outfielder

2008 – Zéno Illés, Hungarian national team pitcher

Deaths[edit]

1887 – Frank McIntyre, pitcher (b. 1859)

1895 – Steve King, outfielder (b. 1844)

1924 – Eddie Holtz, infielder (b. 1899)

1929 – Joe Kappel, infielder (b. 1857)

1941 – Jack Wadsworth, pitcher (b. 1867)

1941 – Lucky Wright, pitcher (b. 1880)

1954 – Wiley Taylor, pitcher (b. 1888)

1956 – George Needham, minor league infielder and manager (b. 1881)

1958 – Bill McAfee, pitcher (b. 1907)

1960 – Joe Krakauskas, pitcher (b. 1915)

1963 – Roy Sanders, pitcher (b. 1894)

1965 – Jim Blakesley, minor league outfielder (b. 1896)

1966 – George Branigan, pitcher (b. 1905)

1968 – Nap Shea, catcher (b. 1874)

1969 – Bill Carrigan, catcher, manager (b. 1883)

1969 – Red Rolfe, infielder, manager; All-Star (b. 1908)

1970 – Jimmy Grant, infielder (b. 1918)

1980 – Wenty Ford, pitcher (b. 1946)

1981 – Bradford Bennett, outfielder (b. 1916)

1981 – Merrill Combs, infielder (b. 1919)

1981 – Bill Hallahan, pitcher; All-Star (b. 1902)

1984 – Ralph Coles, outfielder (b. 1913)

1986 – Johnny Cooney, outfielder, manager (b. 1901)

1986 – Skeeter Webb, infielder (b. 1909)

1988 – Frank Ellerbe, infielder (b. 1895)

1990 – Ralph Coleman, minor league pitcher (b. 1895)

1993 – Eddie Dixon, pitcher (b. 1916)

1996 – Jim Baumer, infielder (b. 1931)

1996 – Jim Busby, outfielder; All-Star (b. 1927)

1999 – José Casanova, winter league manager (b. 1918)

2008 – Tony Stathos, minor league pitcher (b. 1932)

2010 – Father Ronald Cullen, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (b. 1915)

2010 – Clint Hartung, pitcher/outfielder (b. 1922)

2010 – Maje McDonnell, coach (b. 1920)

2011 – Rodolfo Alvarado, minor league pitcher; Salon de la Fama (b. 1928)

2013 – Dick Gray, infielder (b. 1931)

2014 – John Hoover, pitcher (b. 1962)

2014 – Tom Veryzer, infielder (b. 1953)

2015 – Satoshi Miyawaki, NPB pitcher (b. 1952)

2015 – Choei Shirasaka, NPB infielder (b. 1922)

2015 – Ken Stabler, drafted pitcher (b. 1945)

2016 – Hal Hudson, pitcher (b. 1927)

2016 – Turk Lown, pitcher (b. 1924)

2019 – Paul Schramka, outfielder (b. 1928)

2020 – Pompeyo Llamas, Colombian national team outfielder (b. 1941)

2022 – Hugh Evans, minor league infielder (b. 1940)

2022 – Barry Holtgrewe, college coach (b. 1934)

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TV SPORTS TODAY

Wednesday, July 8

GOLF

6 a.m. (Thursday)

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, First Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

MLB BASEBALL

6:40 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay

7 p.m.

ESPN — Philadelphia at Cincinnati

10 p.m.

ESPN — Arizona at San Diego

SOFTBALL

8 p.m.

CBSSN — Athletes Unlimited: Blaze at Cascade

TENNIS

8 a.m.

ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, London

ESPN2 — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, London

WNBA BASKETBALL

7:30 p.m.

USA — Minnesota at Connecticut

10 p.m.

CNBC — Indiana at Los Angeles

USA — Indiana at Los Angeles

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Thursday, July 9

GOLF

6 a.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, First Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

11 a.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, First Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

2 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Kaulig Companies Championship, First Round, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio

4 p.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: ISCO Championship, First Round, Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, Ky.

6 a.m. (Friday)

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Second Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

MLB BASEBALL

1 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (1:10 p.m.) OR Atlanta at Pittsburgh (joined in progress) (12:35 p.m.)

7 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Philadelphia at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m.) OR Seattle at Miami (joined in progress) (6:40 p.m.)

10 p.m.

MLBN — Arizona at San Diego (joined in progress) (9:40 p.m.)

NBA BASKETBALL

3:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Minnesota vs. New Orleans, Las Vegas

4:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Summer League: San Antonio vs. Atlanta, Las Vegas

5:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Detroit vs. Philadelphia, Las Vegas

7 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: Golden State vs. Dallas, Las Vegas

7:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Charlotte vs. Orlando, Las Vegas

9 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: Utah vs. Washington, Las Vegas

11 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: Sacramento vs. L.A. Clippers, Las Vegas

SOFTBALL

8 p.m.

ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Talons at Spark

SOCCER (MEN’S)

4 p.m.

FOX — FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: TBD, Quarterfinal, Foxborough, Mass.

TENNIS

8 a.m.

ESPN — WTA: Wimbledon, Semifinals, London

1 p.m.

ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Mixed Doubles Championship, London

WNBA BASKETBALL

8 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Seattle at Atlanta

10 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Indiana at Phoenix

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Friday, July 10

GOLF

6 a.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Second Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

11 a.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, Second Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

2 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Kaulig Companies Championship, Second Round, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio

4 p.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: ISCO Championship, Second Round, Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, Ky.

4 a.m. (Saturday)

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Third Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

LACROSSE (MEN’S)

9 p.m.

ESPN2 — PLL: Utah vs. New York, Chicago

MLB BASEBALL

7 p.m.

MLBN — 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic: A.L. vs. N.L., Philadelphia

7:10 p.m.

APPLE TV — Boston at N.Y. Mets

8:15 p.m.

APPLE TV — Atlanta at St. Louis

10 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Toronto at San Diego (joined in progress) (9:40 p.m.) OR Colorado at San Francisco (10:15 p.m.)

NBA BASKETBALL

4 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Milwaukee vs. Miami, Las Vegas

4:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Summer League: Cleveland vs. Indiana, Las Vegas

6 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Brooklyn vs. New York, Las Vegas

6:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Summer League: Houston vs. Denver, Las Vegas

8 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Chicago vs. Memphis, Las Vegas

9 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: Boston vs. Toronto, Las Vegas

10 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Oklahoma City vs. L.A. Lakers, Las Vegas

11 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League: Portland vs. Phoenix, Las Vegas

SOCCER (MEN’S)

4 p.m.

FOX — FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: TBD, Quarterfinal, Inglewood, Calif.

SOFTBALL

7 p.m.

ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Blaze at Volts

9:30 p.m.

CBSSN — Athletes Unlimited: Bandits at Cascade

TENNIS

8 a.m.

ESPN — ATP: Wimbledon, Semifinals, London

WNBA BASKETBALL

7:30 p.m.

ION — TBA

10 p.m.

ION — Chicago at Los Angeles

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Saturday, July 11

AUTO RACING

1 p.m.

FS1 — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: LiUNA 150, Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Conn.

7 p.m.

CW — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Focused Health 250, EchoPark Speedway, Hampton, Ga.

CYCLING

8 a.m.

NBC — UCI: Tour de France

GOLF

4 a.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Third Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

10 a.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, Third Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

Noon

CBS — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, Third Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Kaulig Companies Championship, Third Round, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio

4 p.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: ISCO Championship, Third Round, Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, Ky.

4 a.m. (Sunday)

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Final Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (GIRL’S)

Noon

ESPN2 — Run 4 Roses Classic: TBD, Portland, Ore.

2 p.m.

ESPN2 — Run 4 Roses Classic: TBD, Portland, Ore.

MLB BASEBALL

2:30 p.m.

MLBN — 2026 MLB Draft: First Round, Philadelphia

4 p.m.

FS1 — Boston at N.Y. Mets (4:10 p.m.)

7 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Atlanta at St. Louis (7:15 p.m.) OR Kansas City at Baltimore (7:05 p.m.)

10 p.m.

MLBN — Arizona at at L.A. Dodgers (joined in progress) (9:10 p.m.)

NBA BASKETBALL

3:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Miami vs. Orlando, Las Vegas

4 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: New Orleans vs. Charlotte, Las Vegas

5:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Indiana vs. Philadelphia, Las Vegas

6 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: New York vs. San Antonio, Las Vegas

7:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Denver vs. Minnesota, Las Vegas

8 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: Atlanta vs. Brooklyn, Las Vegas

9:30 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Houston vs. Toronto, Las Vegas

10 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas, Las Vegas

SOCCER (MEN’S)

5 p.m.

FOX — FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: TBD, Quarterfinal, Miami Gardens, Fla.

9 p.m.

ESPN2 — USL Cup Group Stage: Chattanooga at San Antonio, Group C

FOX — FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: TBD, Quarterfinal, Kansas City, Mo.

SOFTBALL

2 p.m.

ESPN — Athletes Unlimited: Blaze at Volts

5 p.m.

CBSSN — Athletes Unlimited: Bandits at Cascade

TENNIS

8 a.m.

ESPN — ATP: Wimbledon, Doubles Championship, London

11 a.m.

ESPN — WTA: Wimbledon, Championship, London

3 p.m.

ABC — WTA: Wimbledon, Championship, London (taped)

WNBA BASKETBALL

1 p.m.

ABC — New York at Minnesota

4 p.m.

CBS — Portland at Atlanta

6 p.m.

NBCSN — Phoenix at Los Angeles

PEACOCK — Phoenix at Los Angeles

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Sunday, July 12

AUTO RACING

7 p.m.

TNT — NASCAR Cup Series: Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, In-Season Challenge – Round 3, EchoPark Speedway, Hampton, Ga.

TRUTV — NASCAR Cup Series: Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, In-Season Challenge – Round 3, EchoPark Speedway, Hampton, Ga.

BIG3 BASKETBALL

4 p.m.

CBS — Week 4: Miami 305 vs. Houston Rig Hands, LA Riot vs.. Detroit Amps, DMV Trilogy vs. Dallas Power, Chicago Triplets vs. Boston Ball Hogs, Los Angeles

GOLF

4 a.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, Final Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

10 a.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, Final Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

Noon

CBS — DP World/PGA Tour: Genesis Scottish Open, Final Round, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Kaulig Companies Championship, Final Round, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio

4 p.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: ISCO Championship, Final Round, Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, Ky.

MLB BASEBALL

Noon

NBC — 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Games: A.L. vs. N.L., Philadelphia

12:15 p.m.

PEACOCK — Milwaukee at Pittsburgh

4 p.m.

MLBN — Toronto at San Diego (4:10 p.m.)

NBA BASKETBALL

3 p.m.

ESPN2 — Summer League: Phoenix vs. New Orleans, Las Vegas

4 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Cleveland vs. Detroit, Las Vegas

5 p.m.

ESPN2 — Summer League: Charlotte vs. Boston, Las Vegas

6 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Oklahoma City vs. Golden State, Las Vegas

7 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League: Orlando vs. Portland, Las Vegas

8 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: Sacramento vs. Washington, Las Vegas

9 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League: San Antonio vs. Milwaukee, Las Vegas

10 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — Summer League: L.A. Clippers vs Utah, Las Vegas

SOCCER (WOMEN’S)

4 p.m.

ESPN — NWSL: Portland at Seattle

SOFTBALL

3 p.m.

ESPN2 — Athletes Unlimited: Bandits at Cascade

8 p.m.

MLBN — Athletes Unlimited: Talons at Spark

TENNIS

8 a.m.

ESPN — WTA: Wimbledon, Doubles Championship, London

11 a.m.

ESPN — ATP: Wimbledon, Championship, London

3 p.m.

ABC — ATP: Wimbledon, Championship, London (taped)

WNBA BASKETBALL

3 p.m.

NBATV — New York at Toronto

7 p.m.

ESPN — Chicago at Dallas

9 p.m.

NBC — Indiana at Las Vegas

PEACOCK — Indiana at Las Vegas

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