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The White Sox rallied in the ninth inning to secure a 2-1 victory over the Mariners. Munetaka Murakami worked a walk and Miguel Vargas was hit by a pitch to start the rally. Chase Meidroth delivered a game-tying single and Andrew Benintendi followed with the go-ahead run.
Aston Villa are through to the Europa League final. Crystal Palace have also reached the Conference League final.
England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes. Kemp has been picked in England’s squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup. It is hoped she will be able to play a full part.
Sal Stewart went 2-for-4 in Monday’s game against the Phillies. He hit a home run, scored two runs, and had one RBI in the 5-4 loss. Stewart has recorded hits in seven of his last 11 games.
Youri Tielemans is increasingly likely to stay at Aston Villa beyond the summer transfer window despite reported interest. Unai Emery wants to deter any potential suitors in a bid to keep him at Villa Park. Tielemans is reportedly happy at Aston Villa and is not currently seeking a move away.
The Texas Rangers are set to face the Colorado Rockies in the series finale. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers, while Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Rockies. The Rangers are -120 favourites for the game.
Allied Mobility has been named the official accessibility partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The company will provide a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles for competing Para athletes when the Games return to Glasgow from July 23 to August 2. Allied Mobility will also fund dedicated signage to highlight accessible routes to spectator areas.
Aaron Rodgers has announced he will retire after the 2026 NFL season. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player said, “Yes, this is it,” when asked if the upcoming season would be his last. Rodgers will end his career with a Super Bowl title.
FIFA has signed a sponsorship deal with Betano, a Greek betting brand, as a regional partner for the 2026 World Cup covering Europe and South America. Betano had previously become the first-ever betting sponsor of a World Cup during the 2022 edition in Qatar through a Europe-only arrangement. The deal reflects FIFA’s broader commercial push into the betting and gambling sector.
James Harden’s inconsistent playoff performance continues, with his struggles nearly costing the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite Harden’s poor shooting and high turnover rate, the Cavaliers have managed to advance in the postseason. The Cavaliers’ supporting cast has stepped up, but Harden’s play remains a concern.