TCU back to CWS, beats Texas A&M 5-4 in 16 innings (Yahoo Sports)
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Garrett Crain was running toward third base with the ball in front of him. The TCU senior second baseman kept going all the way to the College World Series.
Rapinoe scores twice as US beats Australia 3-1 in opener (Yahoo Sports)
For her second goal of the night against Australia, U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe channeled Lionel Messi. Rapinoe dribbled the ball before her long, low shot breezed past diving Matildas goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri. Rapinoe’s two goals gave the United States a 3-1 victory over Australia on Monday night in the Americans’ opener at a Women’s World Cup that began with both FIFA and the U.S. team facing controversy.
Sale fans 14, White Sox beat Astros; Correa debuts with RBI (Yahoo Sports)
Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura’s feelings about Chris Sale’s recent run were pretty clear Monday night. ”He was fantastic,” Ventura said. Sale struck out 14 in eight innings and the White Sox handed Houston its fifth straight loss, 3-1 on a rainy Monday night.
Short & Sweet: 3 shortstops lead off MLB draft for 1st time (Yahoo Sports)
Shortstops were a big hit leading off the Major League Baseball draft. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Vanderbilt slugger Dansby Swanson with the No. 1 pick Monday night, setting off a history-making run at the position. With the second pick, Houston took LSU’s Alex Bregman – marking the first time since 1982 the first two players chosen were shortstops.
European banks join drive to combat human trafficking using data
By Magdalena Mis LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Leading financial institutions in Europe have joined an offensive to fight human trafficking by using data to spot irregular banking transactions that could identify criminal activity, organizers said on Tuesday. The initiative involving banks and the European Union’s policing agency Europol aims to help financial institutions develop ‘red flag’ indicators to scan their systems for suspicious transactions and then alert the police.
LeBron ready to carry gritty Cavaliers to title
LeBron James is ready to carry the injury-hit Cleveland Cavaliers to a title, having shown his gritty teammates and the Golden State Warriors that the NBA Finals are far from over. “It’s what needs to be done to help our team win,” James said. Asked if he could handle the load, James said, “Well, of course.
Mozgov plays vital Finals role for injury-hit Cavs
Russian centre Timofey Mozgov, who wasn’t even with the Cleveland Cavaliers when the NBA season began, suddenly finds himself a crucial player in the team’s quest for a championship. The 7-foot-1 (2.16m) giant is the first Russian to play in the NBA Finals and has proven a key asset for the injury-hit Cavaliers, who are level at 1-1 with Golden State in the best-of-seven series entering Tuesday’s game three at
Donald, Goosen and Janzen among those earning Open spots
(Reuters) – England’s former world number one Luke Donald led a host of big-name players who fought their way through 36 holes of qualifying on Monday to secure spots at next week’s U.S. Open. At 10 sectional sites throughout the country, little-known competitors and former champions alike were battling for the chance to qualify for the June 18-21 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. Donald, a five-times
Golf-Donald, Goosen and Janzen among those earning Open spots
England’s former world number one Luke Donald led a host of big-name players who fought their way through 36 holes of qualifying on Monday to secure spots at next week’s U.S. Open. At 10 sectional sites throughout the country, little-known competitors and former champions alike were battling for the chance to qualify for the June 18-21 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. Donald, a five-times winner on
