MLB roundup: Angels win 1st game after Skaggs’ death
A day after teammate Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his team hotel room from undetermined causes, the Los Angeles Angels returned to the field Tuesday and earned a 9-4 win over the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
Morgan’s ‘tea-sipping’ World Cup celebration causes a stir
Alex Morgan powered home the winning header against England to help the United States reach the women’s World Cup final on Tuesday but it was her ‘tea-sipping’ goal celebration that has caused a stir.
Messi improves but long wait for Argentina glory drags on
Lionel Messi finally showed signs of life at the Copa America on Tuesday as Argentina battled Brazil for a place in the final but once again he failed to inspire the side when it mattered most and his long wait for an international trophy goes on.
Angels mourn loss of ‘family member’ Skaggs
The tragic death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs in Texas on Monday was akin to losing a family member, Angels managers said on Tuesday.
Reports: Nike pulls shoe after Kaepernick’s criticism
Nike has scuttled its plans for a Fourth of July-themed sneaker that was to bear a Revolutionary War-era flag, a design that NFL player-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick disliked, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday.
Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final
Brazil advanced to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina on Tuesday in a pulsating and, at times, bad-tempered match decided by a goal in each half from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino.
Evergreen Lopez faces Khachanov test in Wimbledon second round
Feliciano Lopez believes there is no secret to his longevity as he looks to land another blow for the game’s old guard when he takes on Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Factbox: Karen Khachanov v Feliciano Lopez
A look at the records of Russia’s Karen Khachanov and Spain’s Feliciano Lopez before their second-round match at Wimbledon on Wednesday (prefix number denotes seeding):
MLB notebook: Angels mourn loss of Skaggs
At an emotional press conference Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, to discuss the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, team owner Arte Moreno said, “It’s like a punch in the heart. These kids are like family.”
Angels mourn loss of Skaggs during tearful tribute
At an emotional press conference Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, to discuss the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, team owner Arte Moreno said, “It’s like a punch in the heart. These kids are like family.”
