Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute Monday in Dallas. The goal for the record of 17 gave Argentina a 1-0 lead two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi has scored. He entered the game even with Germany striker Miroslav Klose, whose 16 was later matched by Frances's Kylian Mbappé
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers. Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half of a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night, making up for clanking a shot off the post and getting denied on a header just before halftime. Haaland’s performance came hours after Messi and Mbappé scored two goals apiece for Argentina and France, respectively. The three have scored a combined 13 goals in the tournament so far.
Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night. The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Nets and will be receiving the No. 33 pick that will be made in the second round on Wednesday night, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not received the required approvals from the league office.
Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina’s uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals. The win gave the Sooners their first national championship since 1994. The Sooners won the Southeastern Conference’s seventh straight title after finishing 11th in the regular season and entering the NCAA Tournament off losses in seven of nine games. North Carolina was runner-up for the third time since 2006 and now has 13 CWS appearances without a title.
MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night. Some players, including pitcher Landen Roupp, added Bible verses to the caps, which violated league policy. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley expressed concern over the warning to players, calling it "dubious" and arguing MLB promotes a political viewpoint with Pride-themed uniforms. Manfred responded that the league's policy allows exemptions for Pride emblems and players can opt out. Manfred said the Giants' communication was inadequate, but players face no penalties or fines.
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal. Marcus Pederson had put the Vikings ahead in the 43rd minute after replacing an injured teammate, and Haaland kept up his incredible goals streak in the 48th and 58th minutes to build a 3-1 lead. Haaland has 24 goals in his last 12 international games — scoring at least once in every match — and 59 goals in 52 international appearances. Ismaïla Sarr scored twice for Senegal, which is 0-2.
Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career. That moves him into a tie for second most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq, giving Les Bleus a 1-0 lead in his 100th international game. After a weather delay that extended the halftime break to more than two hours, Mbappé found the net again in the 54th minute to move into a tie with Miroslav Klose of Germany. Messi has the tournament record of 18 goals after scoring twice earlier Monday.
Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The fourth year of the agreement is at Young’s option, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Wizards had not revealed the terms. The dollar total that the sides agreed upon essentially matches the most that Young could have made on the free agent market if he signed elsewhere. Young is a four-time All-Star who was sidelined by injuries for most of this past season, averaging just 17.9 points.
Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing an agreement for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA. May and the Wolverines won the NCAA championship with a 69-63 win over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. That came three years after the 49-year-old led Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance. May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as president of basketball operations and alternate governor of the Mavericks.
AJ Dybantsa hopes to go No. 1 to Washington in NBA draft, but his White House photo wasn't a clue
NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Dybantsa posted a picture on Father’s Day of his dad holding him in front of the White House. That wasn't meant to be a clue about the NBA draft, but there is a good chance Dybantsa is headed to Washington. The Wizards have the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 forward from Boston, led the nation with 25.5 points per game in his lone season at BYU and has drawn comparisons with his size and skills to Kevin Durant, who is Dybantsa’s favorite player. The Wizards also could consider players such as Darryn Peterson of Kansas or college player of the year Cameron Boozer of Duke.
