Max Muncy’s homer enough offense for Dodgers to beat Phillies

Shohei Ohtani singled with Eliezer Alfonzo on second and two outs, but was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double.

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Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy

The deal will take the 31-year-old Japanese forward, best known for his time at Celtic, through the 2030-31 season.

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Chelsea signs Rogers from Villa for reported U.K. record fee

Morgan Rogers is the most expensive signing in Chelsea's history, eclipsing the £107 million paid to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in 2023.

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Charismatic Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch

The former England forward, who has died of cancer at 75, combined charisma and impulsive passion with an ability to score the goals that mattered.

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Australian Open to limit cheap tickets after crowding problems

A spike in attendances in recent years has contributed to ​long ​queues to access courts and ​raised concerns about a declining ⁠fan experience.

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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated 2 million on World Cup parade

Players passed around the gleaming World Cup trophy and waved to their adoring supporters, some lining balconies, others on top of bus stops.

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Rintaro Sasaki and NPB face separate challenges as slugger chooses to sign with Marlins

For Sasaki, a more direct path to MLB is worth the risk of grinding it out in the U.S. minor leagues, as opposed to starting in Japan, where he would be a big name.

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