Asisat Oshoala provides a spark off the bench, leading Nigeria to a 3-2 win.
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Women’s World Cup: U.S. held to 1-1 draw by the Netherlands
Lindsey Horan’s second-half goal off a corner kick keeps the Americans atop their group on goal differential.
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Red Sox notebook: Mata making progress in return from injury
Bryan Mata hasn’t pitched since May 9, but expects to start throwing off a mound soon.
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Women’s World Cup: U.S. begins title defense with 3-0 win over Vietnam
Sophia Smith scores twice in the first half in her World Cup debut, then sets up a second-half goal by Lindsey Horan.
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MLB roundup: Braves avoid series sweep against Diamondbacks
Atlanta hits three home runs and halts a four-game losing streak with a comeback victory, 7-5.
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Women’s World Cup roundup: New Zealand opens tournament with historic win
The Football Ferns beat Norway, 1-0, for their first triumph in six World Cup appearances.
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Star receiver DeAndre Hopkins agrees to contract with Titans
The three-time All-Pro, an offseason target of the Patriots, reportedly is getting a two-year deal worth at least $26 million.
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Track and field: Isaiah Harris places second at U.S. championships
With a top-three finish in the 800 meters, the Lewiston runner puts himself in the running for a trip to the world championships.
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Golf roundup: Lin, Kim share lead at U.S. Women’s Open
Xiyu Janet Lin takes advantage of a hot putter to set the early pace at Pebble Beach, and Hyo Joo Kim joins her at 4 under after the opening round.
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Anna Hall has sights set on Joyner-Kersee’s heptathlon world record
Hall, competing this week at the U.S. track and field championships, is mainly focused on qualifying for the world championships, but she has much bigger long-range goals.