LE HAVRE, France (AP) — Facing his biggest match as a first-team manager, England's Phil Neville seemed remarkably relaxed with a day to go.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says Brazilian goalkeeper Neto will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish champions.
TOKYO (AP) — A former gold medalist was elected Thursday to lead the Japanese Olympic Committee, which is mired in a scandal that forced the former president to step aside in an alleged vote-buying scheme to land next year's Tokyo Games.
LONDON (AP) — The Fed Cup is following the Davis Cup with a new tournament format.
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking to spice up the All-Star Game election, Major League Baseball essentially introduced a primary this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers (55-27, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (42-38, second in the NL West)
Oakland Athletics (43-38, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (41-40, fourth in the AL West)
Texas Rangers (44-36, second in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (26-49, fourth in the AL Central)
Arizona Diamondbacks (41-41, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (34-45, fifth in the NL West)
Seattle Mariners (37-47, fifth in the AL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (42-38, second in the AL Central)
New York Mets (37-44, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (42-38, second in the NL East)
Atlanta Braves (48-33, first in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (43-37, first in the NL Central)
Tampa Bay Rays (45-35, second in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (52-27, first in the AL Central)
Washington Nationals (39-40, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (30-48, fifth in the NL East)
Pittsburgh Pirates (37-41, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (50-31, first in the NL West)
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A look at what's happening around the majors today:
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tamika Catchings still follows the old routine.
CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas Keuchel said he's still rounding into form. The Atlanta Braves already like what they've seen.
CHICAGO (AP) — Craig Kimbrel will be added to the Chicago Cubs' roster Thursday before their series finale against Atlanta at Wrigley Field.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Jozy Altidore made an impression in first return to the United States' starting lineup.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to give rookie Dario Agrazal a little early run support against Houston in his second career start.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — J.P. Crawford has relied on a simple approach that has him in quite a groove.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — By the bottom of the seventh inning, the Minnesota Twins were not only missing their early lead but their entire starting outfield.
NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more homers to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 Wednesday.
SYDNEY (AP) — Former English Premier League player and Germany international Dietmar Hamann has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman while on vacation in Sydney.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas City Chiefs player and now businessman who has served on local and state government boards is running for the U.S. Senate in Kansas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Rooney sent a 70-yard shot over the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Brian Rowe in the 10th minute and D.C. United held on for a 1-0 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Valeri Qazaishvili scored a goal in each half and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Wednesday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — This rookie came swooping into Yankee Stadium out of nowhere.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario sprained his left ankle Wednesday running the bases in the third inning, forcing him out of the game.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Oakland Athletics knew they had a big hole to fill in their starting rotation when they lost ace Frankie Montas to a long suspension. For one night, Daniel Mengden slipped right in.
MIAMI (AP) — Matt Adams' hitting approach lately has put off any thought of the left-handed hitting first baseman being replaced by a right-handed pinch hitter in key situations.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Bour returned from his banishment to the minors with a slightly tweaked swing and a renewed hunger at the plate.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vanderbilt swept the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament titles, set the league record for wins, tied the record with 13 draft picks and lost back-to-back games just twice.
SYDNEY (AP) — A study released Thursday shows that a disease linked to repeated concussions in North American sport has been found in the brains of two former Australian rugby league players.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Bruce delivered another big hit in a familiar spot.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Lucas Venuto scored for Vancouver in second-half stoppage time and the Whitecaps tied FC Dallas 2-2 on Wednesday night to extend their undefeated streak to six games.
Four years ago, former Ricks College cross-country coach Doug Stutz created a Rexburg-based youth track program called Life Active Track Club.
Wednesday night’s Chukars game at Great Falls was rained out and will be made up today as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m.
DETROIT (AP) — In his first 141 starts as a major leaguer, Mike Minor pitched one complete game.
MONTREAL (AP) — Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from a leg injury to help the Montreal Impact beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 on Wednesday night.
At A GlanceAll Times EDTEastern DivisionWLPct.GBx-Trenton (Yankees)53.625—Reading (Phillies)45.4441½Portland (Red Sox)34.4291½Hartford (Rockies)35.3752Binghamton (Mets)36.3332½New Hampshire (Blue Jays)26.2503Western DivisionWLPct.GBErie (Tigers)71.875—Bowie (Orioles)62.7501Richmond (Giants)5…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Rooney sent a 70-yard shot over the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Brian Rowe in the 10th minute and D.C. United held on for a 1-0 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night.
At A GlanceAll Times EDTEast DivisionWLPct.GBDanville (Braves)53.625—Pulaski (Yankees)43.571½Burlington (Royals)54.556½Princeton (Rays)44.5001Bluefield (Blue Jays)26.2503West DivisionWLPct.GBKingsport (Mets)63.667—Johnson City (Cardinals)43.5711Greeneville (Reds)44.5001½Elizabethton (Twins)4…
TORONTO (AP) — Atlanta forward Pity Martinez missed a penalty kick moments in extra time after Toronto FC's Alejandro Polzuelo converted one, giving the Reds a 3-2 victory over United on Wednesday night.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. is transferring to Florida and will be eligible to play immediately.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale made a late go-ahead 3-pointer and finished with 23 points to help the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 74-73 on Wednesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale made a late go-ahead 3-pointer and finished with 23 points to help the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 74-73 on Wednesday night.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vanderbilt wins College World Series, beating Michigan 8-2 in Game 3 of finals.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko tapped in a deflected cross in the 84th minute and the Philadelphia Union tied the New England Revolution 1-1 on Wednesday night.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Jozy Altidore is making his first start for the U.S. since the World Cup qualifying loss at Trinidad and Tobago in October 2017 as American coach Gregg Berhalter changed all 11 starters for Wednesday night's CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage finale against Panama.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — David Dahl has squared up so many baseballs hard this season that went off the wall just short of clearing the fences.
NEW YORK (AP) — Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, the pubs and the double-decker buses, there's plenty to see in London.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Lynx scoring leader Odyssey Sims was arrested this month on suspicion of drunken driving.