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Four questions for the offense ahead of the start of training camp next month.
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The U.S. women’s soccer star is America, in all its unapologetic complications.
In a 6-1 win, Washington’s ace was dominant again, Trea Turner had a three-run homer, and new addition Fernando Rodney got the last three outs.
For Baltimore, its former star’s first game back was a reminder of what it has lost.
“I’ve been extremely lucky to have the best job in the world for many years, but my body is telling me it is time to move on to something new,” said the two-time Cup winner.
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The young Nationals outfielder changed his stance to attack the many pitches away he's been seeing, and it's led to even a slimmer margin for error inside.
In his first public remarks about the alleged assault, Ujiri said he was "confident about who I am as a person, my character and as a human being."
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The veteran left-hander has made it back to the big leagues after three Tommy John surgeries and a 17.36 ERA earlier this season in Atlanta.
For obvious reasons, Friday’s match is shaping up to be the hottest ticket of the tournament.
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The defender, who returned earlier this month from a broken jaw, is the biggest missing piece to return to a lineup that had been stretched thin during a clogged stretch of the schedule.
Against Spain, the U.S. defense was called "moldy," the coach was criticized for her substitution patterns, and star forward Alex Morgan did not appear to be full strength. The team said adversity will prove beneficial vs. France.
“I’m just trying to play a game,” the Dodgers outfielder said.
