Mexico Tops South Korea 2-1 in World Cup Thriller
Mexico defeated South Korea 2-1 at Rostov Arena to move to six points, fueling hopes of winning Group F. Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela scored, with Hernandez hitting his 50th Mexico goal. Korea’s Son Heung-min scored a late consolation as Shin Tae-yong praised his team’s effort. Mexico now heads to Yekaterinburg to face Sweden aiming for top spot and a potential Brazil clash in the round of 16.
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Byron backs road course prep for Sonoma Cup debut
NASCAR rookie William Byron sought tighter road racing rhythm with two coaches and a simulator ahead of his first Cup race at Sonoma Raceway. He qualified eighth and aims to capitalize on an event that draws teams, sponsors, and families to Northern California. Aric Almirola has struggled on Sonoma road courses, with no top-14 finishes in six starts.
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NHL draft shows goaltenders wait for a chance to shine
Goaltenders face long waits in the NHL draft as teams favor later rounds. Olivier Rodrigue and others note the difficulty of predicting top goaltenders and the rarity of first round goalie picks. Panels discuss development curves and the odds of a goalie becoming a regular NHL keeper, with past misses cited.
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Casey Takes Travelers Lead With 62 In Cromwell
Paul Casey shot an 8 under 62 to seize a four stroke lead at 16 under 194 into the final round of the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. The Englishman birdied six times and eagled the par four 15th, posting 18 greens in regulation as he seeks his first Connecticut victory after prior near-misses. Russell Henley and JB Holmes trailed at 12 and 11 under respectively as Day and Watson made late pushes.
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