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Barcelona’s teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in the history of the European Championships on Tuesday after helping Spain to get a comeback 2-1 win over France in the EURO 2024 semifinals. Randal Kolo Muani got France in the lead in the ninth minute before Spain responded through Yamal in the 21st minute.  He delivered a beautiful long-distance curler...

You would think that anyone playing in the NBA can spin a basketball on their finger. After all, it is one of the first things that kids attempt to do when they are handed a basketball. But surprisingly, some of the biggest NBA stars don’t possess this skill. During a recent media day at Team USA training camp, the members...

The Orlando Magic continued their busy offseason this week by locking talented forward Franz Wagner to a long-term contract. The organization confirmed the news on social media without disclosing details of the deal.  ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Wagner inked a five-year rookie extension worth $224 million. The deal could end up being worth up to $269 million if Wagner...

The Milwaukee Brewers have added a reliable and, most importantly, healthy arm to their injury-ravaged rotation this week. The NL Central leaders announced they acquired right-hander Aaron Civale in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange for Civale, the Brewers sent pitching prospect Gregory Barrios, rated No. 21 in the team’s farm system, to Tampa. https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1808513230945358087 Aaron Civale spent his...

All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson’s stint with the Miami Marlins is coming to a disappointing end after he was designated for assignment by the team on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up rookie Xavier Edwards from Triple-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Edwards batted .330 with one home run and six RBIs in the minors this season. https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1808209029690212817 “It’s never an...

Mexico’s campaign at 2024 Copa América came to a surprising end on Sunday night. Mexico only managed a draw against Ecuador, which placed them third in Group B and out of the tournament. After suffering a loss to Venezuela and recording a win against Jamaica in the first two matches of the group stage, Mexico needed a win against Ecuador...

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Saturday that they have bought out veteran winger Jeff Skinner. Skinner was set to enter the sixth year of his eight-year, $72 million contract in 2024-25. By buying out the three remaining years of his deal, the Sabres will now be able to spread the cap hit over the next six seasons while paying Skinner...

British tennis player Andy Murray told reporters on Thursday that he hopes to play at this year’s Wimbledon despite undergoing spinal surgery last week. The kind of procedure Murray had, which addressed a spinal cyst, comes with at least six weeks of recovery time. However, the three-time Grand Slam winner is hoping that he can speed up the rehab process...

Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon is pursuing Colorado Rapids’ center back Moïse Bombito, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Lyon recently presented an offer of $4 million to the MLS side for Bombito but was rejected. The French club is expected to return with an improved bid in the upcoming days. There are several other teams reportedly...

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson is expected to become the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Atkinson has accepted the job, and the two sides are currently working on contract details. The Cavaliers had moved on from head coach J. B. Bickerstaff despite finishing as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference...