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Interim GM assesses Angels’ decade-long plight

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities. "I met with Kurt and most of (the coaches) this morning, and I told them they're all ...

Algeria, Austria provide thriller in 3-3 draw

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Algeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup. They delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw instead. In the wildest finish of the group stage, Algeria took the lead in stoppage time only for ...

Dream run continues for Cape Verde

HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation. "We are small," he said. "But we have big hearts and we are ...

Late goal lifts Canada into Round of 16

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup. A tense match at SoFi Stadium appeared to be headed for extra time until Eustáquio — who ...

Eighth-inning outburst pushes Guardians past Mariners

Eighth-inning outburst pushes Guardians past Mariners CLEVELAND (AP) — Rhys Hoskins had a two-run double down the left-field line during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The Guardians trailed 4-1 before ...

O’Hearn’s two homers send Pirates past Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn homered twice in a game for the third time in the majors and drove in four runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid a series sweep with a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. O'Hearn put Pittsburgh in front 5-4 in the fifth inning with a 421-foot ...