McDonald Makes World Cup Debut Despite Soccer Mom Label
USWNT forward Jessica McDonald debuted in the World Cup as she entered the game versus Chile in the second half. The 31 year old, a two time NCAA champion with North Carolina, balanced motherhood and elite soccer while her 7 year old son Jeremiah watched from Paris. The team, defending champions, face Spain with a quarterfinal spot up for grabs. McDonald’s journey included a torn tendon in 2010 and a long path back to the national team, earning praise for her resolve and off field sacrifices.
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Murray completes fairytale return with Queen's doubles title
Andy Murray capped a remarkable comeback from hip surgery by winning the Queen's Club doubles title with Feliciano Lopez. The pair defeated Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury 7-6 5-7 10-5 after Lopez also won the singles, making him the tournament's oldest winner at 37. Murray, out for five months, prepares for Wimbledon with confidence.
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Santa Anita ends deadly racing season with 30 horses dead
In Arcadia California the troubled Santa Anita meet closes after 30 horse fatalities including four of Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's. He is banned from racing at all company tracks as owners plan further reviews while protests continue outside the track. Racing moves to Los Alamitos June 29 with a board panel examining horses entered to run there.
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Mets Manager Callaway Accused Reporter in Clubhouse Confrontation
In Chicago at Wrigley Field the Mets lost 5-3 to the Cubs as manager Mickey Callaway cursed at Newsday reporter Tim Healey after the game over bullpen decisions. Jason Vargas tried to charge Healey but was restrained. The team apologized. Healey declined comment.
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Woman struck by Bellinger foul ball rushed to hospital
A Dodgers fan four rows from the field at Dodger Stadium was taken for precautionary tests after being struck in the head by Cody Bellinger’s line drive foul during the first inning of the game with the Colorado Rockies. Bellinger checked on her as play paused, the woman initially stayed but later left for further evaluation.
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Camargo’s 10th inning homer lifts Braves past Nationals
Johan Camargo belted a two run pinch homer in the 10th to give Atlanta a 4-3 win over Washington, securing a fifth straight series victory as Mike Soroka left with an injury. Ozzie Albies drew a walk before the decisive blast, with Donaldson and Acuña Jr. also homering for the NL East leaders. Nationals slugger Juan Soto went deep in a losing effort.
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