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Americans like their chances

(AP) — The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative at 8 p.m. Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 in Santa Clara, California. The Americans last, and only, knockout win came on June 17, 2002, when they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the round of 16 in South Korea. The good news for the Americans is they should have a healthy Christian Pulisic after the star ...

Joint rolls over Serena

Maya Joint says 'I had the belief' to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon LONDON (AP) — When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking. The 20-year-old Joint had said there was "always a part of me that wanted to experience playing against her." After getting what she wished for — a first-round meeting with the tennis icon — Joint delivered on the biggest stage. The Michigan-born Australian showed few nerves in winning the biggest match of her life — defeating Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Tuesday to spoil the 44-year-old ...

Rookie mistake costs Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers took advantage of a bone-headed play by Cleveland rookie outfielder Cooper Ingle on Tuesday night to beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to six games. DeGrom (7-5) allowed a two-run homer to Kyle Manzardo in the first before turning dominant. The right-hander gave up a leadoff single in the second before retiring 18 of the next 19 batters, improving to 4-0 in June. Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer and Josh Jung added a solo shot as the AL West-leading Rangers improved to 7-2 on their ...

Pirates strike out against Sanchez

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 on Tuesday night. Sánchez (10-3) struck out nine and walked only two in becoming the first pitcher this season to reach 10 wins. Sánchez was supported by rookie Justin Crawford's two-run single in the second inning, then a three-run seventh inning outburst that included an RBI double by Trea Turner and RBI single by Bryce Harper. Pittsburgh starter Bubba Chandler (3-8) pitched well into ...

Sun shines on United States

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shootouts. Then the reality quickly set in that they would soon be back in the spotlight themselves, with a round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at 8 p.m. Wednesday that will go a long way to determining how successful this World Cup will be. "In the moment you're a fan, and then afterward you realize that ...

U.S. SENIOR OPEN

46TH U.S. SENIOR OPEN Site: Columbus, Ohio. Course: Scioto Country Club. Yardage: 7,170. Par: 70. Prize money: $4 million. Winner's share: $800,000. Television: Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5-7 p.m. (Peacock); Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. (Peacock), 2-5 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-6 p.m. (NBC). Defending champion: Padraig Harrington. Last year: Harrington won by one shot over Stewart Cink at The Broadmoor in Colorado. Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink. Last PGA Tour Champions event: Dicky Pride won the Dick's Sporting Goods ...