Ecuador’s draw with Japan send Paraguay into quarters
Japan and Ecuador were eliminated from the Copa America on Monday after their 1-1 draw gifted Paraguay a quarter-final berth as one of the two best third-placed sides.
Cavani pounces against Chile to give Uruguay top spot
A late header from Edinson Cavani gave Uruguay a 1-0 win over Copa America holders Chile on Monday which saw them snatch top spot in Group C at their opponents’ expense and set up a quarter-final meeting with Peru.
Woods dropped from wrongful death case
A family’s wrongful death lawsuit that was filed last month against Tiger Woods, a Florida restaurant named for him, and Woods’ girlfriend, Erica Herman, the eatery’s general manager, is no longer targeting the star golfer, Woods’ attorney said Monday….
Dodgers to extend netting after latest fan injury
One day after a fan a Dodger Stadium got hit in the head by a foul ball, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that they would extend the protective netting further down the foul lines.
Canada rues ‘Gretzky’ moment during World Cup exit
Canada crashed out of the women’s World Cup on Monday with a 1-0 loss to Sweden that left many wondering why the country’s most prolific goal scorer was not called upon for a late penalty that would have tied the game.
Orioles sign C Rutschman to record $8.1 million bonus
No. 1 overall draft pick Adley Rutschman signed with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, receiving a major-league-record $8.1 million signing bonus, according to MLB.com.
Hawks acquire Turner from Blazers for Bazemore
Evan Turner was dealt from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore on Monday in a swap of similar “3-and-D” wing players.
Bolsonaro backs Rio to host 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro vowed on Monday to move the 2021 Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix to Rio de Janeiro after the contract for Sao Paulo’s Interlagos racetrack expires next year.
Sweden sink Canada to set up Germany clash
Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half as they won 1-0 against Canada, who missed a late penalty, at the women’s World Cup to set up a quarter-final against Germany.
Cardinals RHP Hicks diagnosed with torn UCL
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow on Monday.
