Man City defender Josko Gvardiol signs contract extension to 2031

Rules panel: Switzerland’s Embolo should not have been sent off

GENEVA — Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees that confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow card, after…

Emotional Zinedine Zidane realizes dream as he takes over as coach of France

PARIS — Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The…

Red Sox top A’s for 18th win in past 20 games

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five…

Sanchez hits his first career homer as Yankees beat White Sox

CHICAGO — Ali Sánchez hit a three-run shot for his first career homer and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Monday night in the opener…

Francisco Lindor homers twice, drives in six as Mets rout Braves

Marcus Semien hit a long two-run homer that snapped a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning. Tyrone Taylor extended his tear at the plate with a three-run drive in the…

Conine hits walk-off single to snap Marlins’ 12-game skid with win over Phillies

MIAMI — Griffin Conine hit a walk-off run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Monday and end Miami’s franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Phillies closer Jhoan…

Orioles hit three home runs in victory over the Tigers

The Orioles had gone nine straight games without a multi-homer game. But, against the Tigers, Baltimore went deep twice in the fifth and once in the sixth and scored in…

Max Scherzer makes successful return on 42nd birthday, Blue Jays edge Nationals

WASHINGTON – George Springer and Max Scherzer clashed six times during the 2019 World Series – the then-Houston Astros star walking three times; the then-Washington Nationals ace getting two flyouts…

Colts QB Daniel Jones says he’s been cleared for training camp

The Indianapolis Colts will have their starting quarterback back on the field when they open training camp on Wednesday. Daniel Jones said that he’s been fully cleared to participate in…

Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev top seeds for National Bank Open

Two former Grand Slam winners will be the top seeds for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers next month. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus is the top seed on the…

Reports: Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requests trade

A long-time star on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defence is ready for a change of scenery. Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers on Monday, according to…