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MLB roundup: Blackmon makes history in Rockies’ rout

Charlie Blackmon became the first Colorado player to have at least three hits in five consecutive games as the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 in Phoenix on Tuesday night.

Mets beat Flying Tigers 4-3 on wild pitch

Ghelfi ties game in 8th with homer

Mercedes can take sequence of success into double figures

Formula One champions Mercedes can stretch their unbeaten run into double figures in France on Sunday while rivals Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel still chafe at being denied victory in Canada two weeks ago.

Pliskova twins gear up for Birmingham sister act

World number three Karolina Pliskova says she will have to battle nerves and strange emotions when she faces her twin sister Kristyna in the main draw of a WTA event for the first time at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Ex-UEFA head Platini released after being questioned over Qatar World Cup

Michel Platini, the former head of European soccer association UEFA, was released in the early hours of Wednesday after having been questioned over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament to Qatar.

Australia goes Kerr-azy after four-goal blitz at World Cup

Tributes rained down on Sam Kerr in Australia on Wednesday after the striker-captain became the nation’s first player – male or female – to score a World Cup hat-trick in a four-goal blitz of Jamaica.

U.S. defeat Guyana 4-0 in Gold Cup opener

The United States got their Gold Cup title defense off to a flying start with a 4-0 win over Guyana in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Coach Kerr backs Scots to bring ‘A-game’ against Argentina

Scotland must “bring their A-game” to their final group stage match of the women’s World Cup against Argentina on Wednesday if they are to have any hope of reaching the last-16, coach Shelley Kerr has said.

Panama beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 at Gold Cup

Panama scored two second-half goals en route to a 2-0 Gold Cup win over Trinidad and Tobago in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.

NFL notebook: Falcons WR Jones in line for extension

The Atlanta Falcons are confident they will re-sign wide receiver Julio Jones to a new long-term extension before training camp begins next month, ESPN reported Tuesday.

NBA notebook: Lakers hope to add third star

The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James in place and Anthony Davis on the way, reportedly are attempting to clear enough salary-cap space to make a run at a third star player this summer.

MLB notebook: Umpires angered by Machado discipline

The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.”

Thousands of Broncos fans pay tribute to Bowlen

More than 5,000 Denver Broncos fans attended owner Pat Bowlen’s memorial service on Tuesday, according to the team.

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Pels land Zion, Culver

Zion Williamson created the type of viral anticipation reserved only for the great ones in his single season at Duke.

Rain washes out second day’s play at Queen’s Club

Rain forced the cancellation of the second day’s play at the Queen’s Club Championships on Tuesday, with matches involving the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Juan Martin del Potro rescheduled for Wednesday.

Marta on the spot as Brazil through with 1-0 win against Italy

Marta’s second-half penalty sent Brazil into the last 16 of the women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win against Italy on Tuesday that ensured they finished as one of the best third-placed sides.

Kerr strikes four times as Australia through to last 16

Sam Kerr struck four times to send Australia through to the last 16 of the women’s World Cup with a 4-1 victory against Jamaica on Tuesday.

Ex Red-Sox star Ortiz upgraded to ‘good’ condition

The condition of retired Red Sox star David Ortiz has been upgraded to good by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he remains in the intensive care unit.

Golden Knights announce preseason schedule, training camp date

Tickets are available for the Knights’ four preseason home games

Colonie Chamber of Commerce , Announces Day at the Track July 11, Thursday @ Saratoga

Lane Family Clinic wins SE Presidential Golf Classic

Likekele Named Finalist For USA Basketball U19 World Cup Team

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele was named one of 18 finalists for the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Umps call Machado suspension ‘disgrace to the game’

The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego shortstop Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.”

Inspired by NBA, Wie ready to play hurt at Women’s PGA Championship

Michelle Wie returns from injury at this week’s Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, inspired she said by a close-up look at the NBA Finals.

Shankland Awarded “Nothin’ But Try” Scholarship

Shankland, a freshman bull rider from Shawnee, Okla., becomes the first SE recipient of the award.

Attorney: Deputy considering lawsuit against Raptors’ Ujiri

A sheriff’s deputy sustained serious injuries and is considering a lawsuit against Masai Ujiri after an altercation with the Toronto Raptors president following Thursday’s title-clinching victory in Oakland, the deputy’s attorney said.

Cowboy Basketball Hosting Alumni Reunion Aug. 1-2

Calling all former Oklahoma State basketball players, managers and coaches. Mike Boynton and the Cowboys will host an Alumni Reunion on Aug. 1-2 in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Thomas to ride Tour de France despite crash

Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas crashed in the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse on Tuesday, his team said.

Glory days gone for Jamaican men, but female sprinters still excel

As Jamaica prepares to select their world championship team, the exhilarating days of the nation’s male sprinters, led by Usain Bolt, dominating the world are gone, two of the Caribbean island’s top coaches say.

Yankees activate OF Stanton from IL

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day injured list, and he is expected to be in the lineup when the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

Sharapova to face Kerber as both win in Mallorca

Maria Sharapova launched her comeback from a six-month injury layoff with a 7-6(8) 6-0 first-round victory over Viktoria Kuzmova at the Mallorca Open grasscourt tournament on Tuesday.

Kings F Barnes to opt out

Harrison Barnes is set to opt out of his contract with the Sacramento Kings and become an unrestricted free agent.

Paging Kyrie: Celtics in dark on Irving’s plans

Should you know the whereabouts of Kyrie Irving, the Boston Celtics would like a word.

Osaka outlasts Sakkari to advance in rain-hit Birmingham Classic

World number one Naomi Osaka was tested by Maria Sakkari in her first-round match at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham but eventually went through to the last-16 of the grasscourt tournament with a hard-fought 6-1 4-6 6-3 win on Tuesday.

Federer begins grasscourt season with win over Millman in Halle

Roger Federer began his preparations for next month’s Wimbledon Championships with a 7-6(1) 6-3 victory over unseeded Australian John Millman in the opening round of the Halle Open on Tuesday.

Semenya to chase fast 800m at Prefontaine Classic

Caster Semenya will get another chance at her favorite event, the 800 meters, when the South African competes in the June 30 Prefontaine Classic in California, her agent and meeting officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Former UEFA head Platini detained in Qatar World Cup investigation

Michel Platini, the former head of European football association UEFA, was detained for questioning by French police on Tuesday over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament to Qatar, a judicial source told Reuters.

Semenya accuses IAAF of using her as a ‘human guinea pig’

Olympic 800 meters champion Caster Semenya has accused the global athletics governing body of using her as a human guinea pig as it emerged that the IAAF had sought to have her declared a “biological male” in proceedings before sport’s highest court.

Pelicans pick up Gentry’s 2020-21 option

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up the 2020-21 option for head coach Alvin Gentry, ESPN reported on Monday, putting him under contract for the next two seasons.

Kyrgios welcomes ‘warrior’ Murray’s return

Australian Nick Kyrgios has welcomed Andy Murray’s return to tennis after hip surgery, saying he could not believe his eyes when he ran into the Briton practicing at Queens Club on Monday.

MLB roundup: Yanks’ Tanaka shuts out Rays

Masahiro Tanaka pitched a two-hitter and was backed by two homers, as the New York Yankees opened a 10-game homestand with a 3-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

Toronto Raptors two-million strong NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Around two million Toronto Raptors fans lined the streets of downtown Toronto to cheer on their hometown heroes in a victory parade on Monday to celebrate their first NBA championship that united Canada through basketball.

MLB notebook: Rangers’ Pence heads to IL

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained right groin.

NBA notebook: Gunshots mar Raptors’ title celebration

Four people sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at Monday’s rally celebrating the Raptors’ championship, Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said.

Polkinghorne out, 16-year-old Fowler an option for Matildas

Australia central defender Clare Polkinghorne is unavailable for their final Group C game at the women’s World Cup, coach Ante Milicic has said, but 16-year-old striker Mary Fowler could get a runout against Jamaica.

Wilson, Mets cruise past Flying Tigers 6-1

Edgardo Fermin collects 3 RBI in team debut

NHL notebook: Karlsson signs $92 million deal with Sharks

All-Star defenseman Erik Karlsson signed an eight-year deal to remain with the San Jose Sharks. The team did not release contract figures, but multiple reports on Monday said it’s worth about $11.5 million per year — $92 million total.

Rangers acquire D Trouba in trade with Jets

The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in exchange for defenseman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft.

Rangers’ Pence (groin) lands on IL

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained right groin.

Padres’ Machado suspended one game after ejection

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for “aggressively arguing and making contact with” an umpire Saturday, MLB announced Monday.

Reds 2B Gennett (groin) begins rehab assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, sidelined all season after suffering a severe groin strain near the end of spring training, began a rehab assignment at Class-A Daytona on Monday.

Well-traveled QB McCown retires, joins ESPN

Josh McCown, whose 17-year NFL career spanned 10 teams, announced his retirement Monday.