Injury may force Nationals’ Rendon to skip All-Star Game
Just a couple of days after being selected to the All-Star Game for the first time, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said Tuesday that injuries might prevent from playing in next week’s Midsummer Classic.
Swiss women’s international confirmed dead in swimming accident
Switzerland women’s international Florijana Ismaili has been confirmed dead following a swimming accident on Lake Como in Italy, the Swiss football federation said on Tuesday.
‘We are knocking on the door,’ says England’s Neville
England manager Phil Neville said his team had shown how close they are to the top of the women’s game despite a 2-1 loss to the United States in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
U.S. coach Ellis hails mental strength in ‘hardest route to final’
The United States have had to endure the hardest route to a women’s World Cup final ever, coach Jill Ellis said on Tuesday, but added that her players’ grit and determination had set them apart from the competition.
Rangers’ Gallo won’t participate in Home Run Derby
Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo is no longer a candidate to be one of the eight participants in next week’s Home Run Derby, the team told the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday.
Politicians and celebrities light up social media after U.S. win
American politicians, athletes and celebrities flooded social media on Tuesday to cheer the U.S. soccer team’s 2-1 victory over England in their women’s World Cup semi-final.
Rockies reinstate All-Star Story from IL
The Colorado Rockies reinstated All-Star shortstop Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game against the visiting Houston Astros.
Best quotes and facts at Wimbledon
A selection of the some of the best quotes and facts from the second day at Wimbledon on Tuesday:
Morgan hails keeper Naeher as U.S. head back to final
United States striker Alex Morgan celebrated her 30th birthday with the winning goal as the three-times World Cup winners defeated England 2-1 on Tuesday in a thrilling semi-final.
U.S. reach World Cup final with dramatic win over England
Defending champions United States reached the women’s World Cup final for the fifth time after an incident-packed 2-1 win over England, who missed a late penalty, on Tuesday.
