Breaking down famous MLB trade trees ahead of 2026 deadline - ESPN
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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
MADRID: New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. The players enjoyed drinks on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city center where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, before arriving at Cibeles square where they took to the stage and partied into the night. The squad and coach Luis de la Fuente were introduced one by one to the fans, each with their own choice of music that they sung along to, wearing “We are champions” shirts. “(Spain) showed the world what it is to work together, with one mind and one heart,” said pop superstar Shakira in a video message played to the team and crowd. De la Fuente offered a similar message, hailing his players as the “best in the world” and telling fans not to forget that “together we are stronger.” The players and staff posed for a photo before Rodri raised the trophy again, just as he had done on Sunday night after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra-time in New Jersey to be crowned champions. After flying back from the United States to Madrid, the players were received by King Felipe VI and the royal family earlier Monday, and then Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, before kicking off the parade. Players passed around the gleaming World Cup trophy and waved to their adoring supporters, some lining balconies, others on top of bus stops. Ferran Torres’s strike in extra-time was enough to bring Spain their second World Cup, following a first victory in 2010. “You have shown your grit, your resilience and your courage… combining head and heart,” the king told La Roja’s stars, who
Rich Paul: No rush on LeBron decision; teams have done enough - ESPN
LeBron James' longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said Monday he does not know when his client will decide what team he'll play for next season. He added that any teams interested in James joining them do not need to do anything else to sway his client's mind in the meantime.
Santana shouts at Caballero in Yankees' win over Pirates - ESPN
NEW YORK — The Yankees' offense, fueled by two more home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr., awoke from its recent struggles with eight runs in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on Monday night. But the real fireworks erupted in the eighth inning with a benches-clearing kerfuffle after Yankees infielder Jose Caballero, a noted irritant, irritated Pirates right-hander Dennis Santana.
Red Sox halt Orioles' win streak, extend their own to 14 - ESPN
BOSTON — Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended the second-longest winning streak in club history to 14 games, beating Baltimore 6-5 on Monday night to end the Orioles' season-best win streak at seven.
Tigers focused on late playoff push to hold on to Tarik Skubal - ESPN
CHICAGO — With two weeks until the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3, the Detroit Tigers understand what's in front of them: win and keep All-Star Tarik Skubal or slide back in the standings and he'll probably be traded. It comes down to a late July push — one that manager A.J. Hinch says has been going on for a while.
Twins, Phillies unveil special Field of Dreams game uniforms - ESPN
When the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies take the field on Aug. 13 in the «Field of Dreams» game, it will be in style.
Canada remains 30th in latest FIFA men's rankings; World Cup champion Spain climbs back to No. 1
Canada remained No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings released Monday, while World Cup champion Spain climbed back to No. 1 after its title victory.