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Houston Astros’ Josh Reddick tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros walk off Mariners in 10th

Houston Astros’ Josh Reddick tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

June 28, 2019, 9:12pm National Sports

Yuli Gurriel hit a game-ending home run in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Friday night. Read story

United States’ Megan Rapinoe is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team’s firs goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Friday, June 28, 2019.

U.S. knocks France out of Women’s World Cup 2-1

United States’ Megan Rapinoe is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team’s firs goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Friday, June 28, 2019.

June 28, 2019, 3:13pm National Sports

Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory Friday night. Read story

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, argues a call with referee Steve Anderson (35).

NBA coaches likely to get 1 challenge per game next season

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, argues a call with referee Steve Anderson (35).

June 28, 2019, 11:16am National Sports

NBA coaches likely will be challenging one call per game next season. Read story

Milwaukee Brewers’ Orlando Arcia hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Milwaukee.

Arcia’s homer helps Brewers avoid being swept by Mariners

Milwaukee Brewers’ Orlando Arcia hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Milwaukee.

June 27, 2019, 10:22pm National Sports

Facing the prospect of a three-game sweep by the last-place Seattle Mariners, the Milwaukee Brewers rediscovered their winning formula. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford watches his RBI triple during the second inning of the team’s baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Milwaukee.

Mariners top Brewers 4-2 for 3rd straight win

Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford watches his RBI triple during the second inning of the team’s baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Milwaukee.

June 26, 2019, 10:09pm National Sports

J.P. Crawford had three hits and three RBIs, and Wade LeBlanc struck out six in five innings to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 Wednesday night for their third straight win. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach is congratulated by manager Scott Servais after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Milwaukee.

Vogelbach lifts Mariners to first interleague win

Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach is congratulated by manager Scott Servais after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Milwaukee.

June 25, 2019, 10:52pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners felt right at home at Miller Park even though it had been nine years since their last visit. Read story

Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman stands on the field during during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore.

Orioles plan rebuild around Rutschman

Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman stands on the field during during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore.

June 25, 2019, 6:31pm National Sports

The Baltimore Orioles interrupted their miserable 2019 season to introduce a sliver of hope for the future: Adley Rutschman, the top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Read story

NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, reacts as he accepts the most valuable player award at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Teary-eyed Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors

NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, reacts as he accepts the most valuable player award at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

June 24, 2019, 9:04pm National Sports

A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned NBA Most Valuable Player honors, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year on Monday night in Santa Monica. Read story

United States'Megan Rapinoe scores her side's second goal from a penalty spot during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019.

U.S. in World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain

United States'Megan Rapinoe scores her side's second goal from a penalty spot during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019.

June 24, 2019, 11:33am National Sports

Megan Rapinoe converted a pair of penalty kicks and the United States set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday. Read story

Italian skier Sofia Goggia celebrates with members of the Italian delegation after International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach from Germany announced that Milan-Cortina has won the bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the SwissTech Convention Centre, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Monday, June 24, 2019. Italy will host the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, taking the Winter Games to the Alpine country for the second time in 20 years.

Italy’s Milan-Cortina wins vote to host 2026 Winter Olympics

Italian skier Sofia Goggia celebrates with members of the Italian delegation after International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach from Germany announced that Milan-Cortina has won the bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the SwissTech Convention Centre, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Monday, June 24, 2019. Italy will host the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, taking the Winter Games to the Alpine country for the second time in 20 years.

June 24, 2019, 11:00am National Sports

Riding a wave of widespread Italian enthusiasm to be an Olympic host, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo won the vote Monday to stage the 2026 Winter Games. Read story