(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports) The Milwaukee Brewers will try and continue their home-field success behind right-hander Colin Rea when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. The Pirates have not yet named a starter opposite Rea (8-2, 3.34 ERA). Pittsburgh defeated the New York Mets 8-2 on Monday behind Mitch Keller, who allowed two runs over eight innings after n
NEW JERSEY, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi will be fit and ready for his team's Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said on Monday.
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NEW DELHI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Gagan Narang, the 2012 London Olympics men's 10m Air Rifle bronze medalist, has been appointed as the Chef de Mission of the Indian delegation for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Monday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets' momentum stalled with losses in the final two games of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals last week. But the consecutive wins didn't provide a much-needed boost for the Nationals. A pair of teams seeking a spark will meet on Tuesday night, when the Mets hostthe Nationals in the opener of a three-game set between the National League East r
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Brooks Lee delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and Byron Buxton had three hits to boost the Minnesota Twins to an 8-6 victory against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday. Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach homered as Minnesota improved to 8-0 against Chicago this season while winning for the seventh time in nine games overall. Willi Castro, J
New Jersey [US], July 9 (ANI): Argentina received a major boost ahead of their Copa America semi-final clash against Canada as head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi is fit to play despite hamstring injury concerns. After missing Argentina's final group stage due to a thigh complaint, Messi returned to the field in their quarter-final triumph against Ecuador. He went on to play 90 minutes of their q
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals scored two runs or fewer nine times during a 6-9 rut. They then exploded for 10 runs in a drubbing of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Kansas City will attempt to ride its power surge on Tuesday when it visits the St. Louis Cardinals for the opener of a two-game series."That shows you what our offense can do, and I still think we can do more," Royal
(Photo credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) The Cleveland Guardians had their offense silenced in their first game at Detroit this season on Monday. The visitors will look for their bats to heat up on Tuesday when their four-game series against the Tigers continues. Cleveland was limited to three hits, all singles, in a 1-0 loss on Monday,the sixth time this season the Guardians were shut out. The game's only run scor
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): While confirming his international retirement, David Warner has left the door open to returning for Australia in next year's ICC Champions Trophy. Warner announced his international retirement in parts over the last year. He retired from Test format in December 2023 after Australia's three-match red-ball series against Pakistan concluded. He announced his retirement from the 50-over format
BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Tuesday:
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports) Jake Rogers scored the game's only run in the eighth, Keider Montero delivered a strong start and the Detroit Tigers stretched their winning streak to four games by edging the visiting Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Monday night. Montero held the Guardians to three hits in 6 1/3 innings. Tyler Holton (4-1) got five outs, and Shelby Miller tossed a perfect ninth inning to record
(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Rece Hinds hit a towering home run in his major league debut as the Cincinnati Reds blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night. Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with an RBI double one day after earning his first career All-Star selection. He also stole two bases and scored twice. Hinds, recalled from Triple-A Louisville with Cincinnati down three out
BERLIN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their defense for the upcoming campaign by signing German international Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart, the club confirmed on Monday.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Michigan snagged a top 2025 recruit away from another traditional Midwestern powerhouse when defensive back Ivan Taylor, previously committed to Notre Dame, announced Monday that he would join the Wolverines instead. ESPN lists Taylor as the 41st-best recruit in his class and the fifth-best cornerback. He is No. 54 overall in 247Sports' composite rankings, which have him a
(Photo credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Stars are taking their games to the world of streaming. After parting ways with Diamond Sports Group, the owners of the Bally Sports Network, the Stars announced a seven-year contract with A Parent Media Co. to launch a streaming platform. Under the terms of the partnership, all Stars games not on a national broadcast will be streamed on a direct-to-consumer servic
HELSINKI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of 57 Finnish athletes will participate in the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the Finnish Olympic Committee announced on Monday.
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NEW YORK, July 9 (Xinhua) -- As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics is approaching, the United States is gearing up to send its best athletes, including a mix of seasoned stalwarts and fresh faces, to take the show biggest stage in the sporting world.
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ABUJA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria's women's football team has commenced preparation in a training camp for the upcoming Paris Olympics, a local official said on Monday.
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SYDNEY, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Australian police announced on Tuesday that a male offender has been charged after a domestic violence-related stabbing killed a woman in Sydney's west.
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Rece Hinds hit a towering home run in his MLB debut as the Cincinnati Reds blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night. Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with an RBI double one day after earning his first career All-Star selection. He also stole two bases and scored twice. Hinds, recalled from Triple-A Louisville with Cincinnati down three outfielders d
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is trying to squeeze a two-start week into the six remaining days before the All-Star break. Snell's first outing will come on Tuesday night when the host San Francisco Giants open a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays. The series matches a pair of teams currently under .500, but both are hoping to build
LONDON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic of Serbia brushed past Denmark's Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, reaching his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinals here on Monday.
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(240709) -- LONDON, July 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic hits a return during the men's singles 4th round match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Holger Rune of Denmark at Wimbledon tennis Championship in London, Britain, on July 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) Their lineup is swinging and missing at a frightening pace. Their once-comfortable American League West lead is shrinking almost daily after losing six straight series. The skidding Seattle Mariners get another crack at sparking a much-needed turnaround on Tuesday night when they visit the San Diego Padres to open a two-game set and a six-game road trip. Seattle dropped
The length of 'Vorobyovy Gory' station's platforms, including the corridors is 284 meters. You can use it, for example, to complete your 10,000 steps a day on your phone. 'Vorobyovy Gory' is also the first station in the world to be built on a bridge over a river.
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