MLB Power Rankings Week 17: Red-hot NL team debuts at No. 1 - ESPN
We have a new team atop our power rankings after the first week of the second half. Make way for Milwaukee!
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Women's Euro exit shows once-mighty Germany battling to keep pace
A courageous German performance in their 1-0 Women's Euro semi-final defeat by world champions Spain means they leave Switzerland with heads high, but the once-dominant team need to find a cutting attacking edge to keep up with the best.
Chastened Wallabies look to bring heat to keep Lions series alive
MELBOURNE :A beefed-up Australia will look to win the physical battle against the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday and avoid the ignominy of losing the series with a test to spare.
S Africa select young guns Brevis, Pretorius for Australia tour
Batters Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have been included in South Africa’s Twenty20 and One Day International squads for their white ball tour of Australia next month, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen earns a maiden limited overs call-up.
Wallabies add Valetini, Skelton muscle for second Lions test
MELBOURNE :Australia coach Joe Schmidt has added a considerable heft to his pack with the inclusion of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in his starting line-up for Saturday's second test against the British & Irish Lions.
Rockies snap record 220-game streak since last shutout - ESPN
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies ended a dubious streak by recording a zero.
Analysis:Bonmati cracks German code to send Spain into Euro 2025 final
ZURICH :It took Aitana Bonmati 113 minutes to solve Germany's defensive riddle, but she finally found the answer in extra time, netting a brilliant winner that sent Spain through to Sunday's Women's European Championship final against England.
Spain had intel on Germany's Berger for winning goal - ESPN
ZURICH, Switzerland — Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against England on Sunday.