Month: June 2019

Megan Rapinoe reaffirms her decision to decline an invitation to the White House and encourages her USWNT teammates to consider doing the same. PARIS — With one of the most anticipated games in the history of women’s soccer a day away, United States coach Jill Ellis and veteran forward Megan Rapinoe attempted Thursday to shift
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To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. CONMEBOL has fined Brazil $15,000 because of anti-gay chants during the Copa America’s opening match in Sao Paulo. The South American governing body informed the Brazilian football federation on Thursday that it was being fined over the chants during Brazil’s 3-0 win against Bolivia. FIFA
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10:48 PM ET Copa America hosts Brazil survived a nervy penalty shootout to beat Paraguay and advance to the semifinals on Thursday night in Porto Alegre. A pair of Paraguay misses in the shootout saw them exit the tournament, with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus hitting the decisive spot kick for Brazil after the match
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Marco Kurz has succeeded Kevin Muscat as the new manager of Melbourne Victory. German-born Marco Kurz says he’s honoured to be appointed as the new coach of A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory. Kurz, who replaces the departed Kevin Muscat, joins Victory after his contract with Adelaide United wasn’t renewed after two seasons in South Australia. “It’s
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12:54 PM ET ESPN News Services CHICAGO — Craig Kimbrel was added to the Chicago Cubs‘ roster Thursday before their series finale against Atlanta at Wrigley Field. Right-hander Tony Barnette was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that he will limit Kimbrel to three-out saves for now.
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1:32 AM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Craig Kimbrel will be added to the Chicago Cubs‘ roster Thursday before their series finale against Atlanta at Wrigley Field. The team made the announcement following Wednesday night’s 5-3 loss to the Braves. Kimbrel, a seven-time All-Star closer, completed his minor league assignment Tuesday and traveled to Chicago
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