Guardado fires Mexico into quarter-finals with 3-1 win over Canada
Seven-times champions Mexico sealed their spot in the knockout stage of the Gold Cup with a 3-1 victory over Canada in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday.
England ready to attack business end of World Cup: Neville
England are “right where they want to be” after securing progress to the knockout stages of the women’s World Cup as group winners with victory over Japan on Wednesday, head coach Phil Neville has said.
David Ortiz was not intended victim of shooting: Dominican prosecutor
The shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz in Santo Domingo earlier this month was a case of mistaken identity, Dominican Republic Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez said on Wednesday.
Martinique thrash Cuba 3-0 at Gold Cup
Martinique kept their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup alive while eliminating Cuba with an emphatic 3-0 win in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday.
NHL notebook: Ducks buy out former MVP Perry
The Anaheim Ducks bought out the contract of former NHL MVP Corey Perry on Wednesday, ending the winger’s 14-year tenure with the team.
MLB notebook: Authorities say Ortiz wasn’t targeted in shooting
The orchestrated attack that resulted in David Ortiz getting shot at a nightclub earlier this month was not meant to target the former Boston Red Sox star, Dominican Republic authorities said Wednesday.
NBA notebook: Jazz to acquire Grizzlies’ Conley
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for guards Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen, forward Jae Crowder and two first-round picks, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Familiarity should help Matildas against Norway: Gielnik
Australia’s Norwegian connection will do all they can to give their coaches the inside track ahead of the last-16 knockout clash at the women’s World Cup on Saturday, according to Matildas forward Emily Gielnik.
NFL notebook: Suspended Pats WR Gordon works with Brady
Suspended New England Patriots wideout Josh Gordon and quarterback Tom Brady got together for a workout this week.
Twins’ Gonzalez (hamstring) placed on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed utility man Marwin Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain while also placing right-hander Blake Parker on the family emergency list.
