Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0
Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup gave his country a 1-0 win over now-dethroned champion Argentina.
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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home have ended, as Belgium exposed the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win that earned a quarterfinal berth.
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate, but SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has argued the bill could invite the very litigation it is intended to prevent.
Troy’s trip to College World Series ends with 12-0 shutout loss to West Virginia
Troy’s first-ever trip to the College World Series ended with a 12-0 shutout loss to West Virginia in an elimination game.
Troy University camera equipment stolen from bus at College World Series
Troy University had $35,000 in camera equipment stolen from a team bus at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
Alabama’s first College World Series trip since 1999 ends with blowout losses
Alabama’s trip to the College World Series was a short and disappointing one with two blowout losses to SEC rivals.
Troy rallies for 12-8 win that knocks Ole Miss out of College World Series
Troy advances to play again Tuesday in the College World Series after beating Ole Miss 12-8 in an elimination game that is sending the Rebels back to Oxford.
New York Knicks are NBA champions, with Jalen Brunson scoring 45 points
For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are the NBA champions, beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals.
Alabama shut out in College World Series; faces elimination game
Alabama lost to Oklahoma 9-0 and was on its heels from the start in its first College World Series appearance since 1999.
