Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza after 34-47 start - ESPN
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, the team announced, with the club toiling through a six-game losing streak in a disastrous season.
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Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Paris police authorities requested Friday the cancelation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in the French capital because of the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services.
Canada urge World Cup fans to cross US border for knockout stage: 'You don't have to leave us'
June 25 : Canada are calling on their red-clad army of supporters to follow them to the United States and cross a border many of them have been deliberately avoiding, after losing the chance to play a World Cup knockout game on home soil.
Al Horford says he's returning to Warriors to play 20th season - ESPN
Al Horford plans to return to the Golden State Warriors next season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
New Zealand win toss and opt to bat against England
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 25 : Returning England captain Ben Stokes lost the toss against New Zealand ahead of the third test in Nottingham on Thursday and Tom Latham has chosen to bat.
Resurgent Raducanu and Murray-backed Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
LONDON, June 25 : Nothing gets British fans more giddy at Wimbledon than a home favourite making a deep run in the tournament, and with Emma Raducanu back in form and Jack Draper back from injury, expectation levels are set to soar again.
Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey
IRVINE, California, June 24 : Christian Pulisic said he was feeling positive about his recovery from a calf injury and hopes to play a role in the United States' final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday, though his availability remains uncertain.
Cubs place starters Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera on injured list - ESPN
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is joining fellow righty Edward Cabrera on the sideline, as both pitchers were placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.