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(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) The host Toronto Blue Jays will have a different look to their pitching staff when they open a four-game series against the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. On Sunday, the Blue Jays added hard-throwing reliever Jordan Hicks to their bullpen in a trade that sent twominor-leaguers to the St. Louis Cardinals. Left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu will rej

MILAN, July 30 (Xinhua) -- China took a surprising silver in the men's foil team after losing to Japan 45-35, as the 2023 Fencing World Championships concluded here on Sunday.

CHENGDU, July 31 (Xinhua) -- China reached the table tennis women's team semifinals at the 31st FISU World University Games here on Monday, along with Hong Kong (China), Chinese Taipei and Japan.

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The Australian High Commissioner to Vanuatu Heidi Bootle and Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau opened a state-of-the art police and justice precinct for the community of Rovo Bay on Vanuatu's Epi Island, further expanding the Vanuatu Police Force's (VPF) reach to remote communities.

The newly built precinct includes a police station and co

Nevada [US], July 31 (ANI): Manchester United's tour of the US ended with a defeat against Borussia Dortmund at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday. Defensive lapses led to the downfall of the Red Devils as they lost a thriller 3-2. Dortmund didn't hesitate to capitalize on the errors made by Manchester United's defensive line-up. The Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot marked his comeback to the team with an excepti

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) While the Tampa Bay Rays hope their recent rut is ending, the New York Yankees are trying to build some momentum with the return of Aaron Judge. The Rays look to widen their lead in the American League wild-card race and push the host Yankees further back in the standings Monday night when the division rivals open a three-game series in New York. The Rays won four of seve

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Gustavo Sauer netted two goals and set up another as leaders Botafogo cruised to a 4-1 home victory over Coritiba in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday.

Players of Australia celebrate after scoring a goal in the group game against Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, July 31, 2023. /CFP

CHENGDU, July 31 (Xinhua) -- China qualified for the table tennis men's team semifinals, along with Chinese Taipei, Germany and Japan at the 31st FISU World University Games here on Monday.

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) Rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott is a big reason the Cincinnati Reds sit atop the National League Central. However, a July surge has the Chicago Cubs within striking distance of the division lead, even amid All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman's recent struggles. Riding a 16-inning scoreless stretch, Abbott aims for a third straight victory when the Reds visit Stroman and Cubs

CHENGDU, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Local audiences have showed their huge passion for the Chengdu Universiade, the first international multi-sport event held in China after the pandemic.

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Angels will try to piece together another starting lineup when they open a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Los Angeles is without three-time American League MVP Mike Trout (fractured left hamate bone), fellow outfielder Taylor Ward (facial fractures) and infielders Anthony Rendon (bruised left leg), Zach Neto (back) and

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The Phillies trail the Marlins by a half-game in the congested National League wild-card standings, with Philadelphia fourth and Miami tied for second. That scenario alone makes for a compelling four-game series that will begin on Monday night when the Phillies visit the Marlins. "It's a bigseries," Miami manager Skip Schumaker said on Sunday. Philadelphia is just 2-4 against

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) A buyer meets a seller when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series on Monday, one day before the trade deadline. The Nationals, who may be on the verge of moving infielder Jeimer Candelario and possibly outfielder Lane Thomas, return home after droppingthree of four to the New York Mets. Milwaukee was swept in a three-game series by t

Brampton [Canada], July 31 (ANI): The Montreal Tigers triumphed over the Toronto Nationals at the TD Cricket Arena by 23 runs after a wet outfield forced a delayed start, reducing the match to six overs a side. Fans were treated to high-octane action as Chris Lynn and Muhammed Waseem played breathtaking strokes in a partnership of 63 runs to set up the Montreal Tigers for a big victory. Their efforts were furthered by a s

Washington DC [US], July 31 (ANI): Chelsea clinched the inaugural Premier League Summer Series with a 2-0 victory against Fulham on Monday at the FedExField. Chelsea's latest recruit Christopher Nkunku found himself on the scoresheet once again as he sealed the game for the Blues at the end of the first half. Brazilian defender Thiago Silva spearheaded Chelsea in front in the 20th minute of the game. He leapt above all pl

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): An 8-year-old child suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a cougar (wild cat) in Washington's Olympic National Park on Saturday evening, park officials said, CNN reported. The cougar attacked the child while he was camping with his mother at Lake Angeles, in the Heart O' the Hills area south of Port Angeles, according to a news release from the National Park Service. The feline p

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], July 31 (ANI): French winger Allan Saint-Maximin left the Premier League side Newcastle United to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahil on a three-year deal on Sunday for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old winger will join former Premier League players Edouard Mendym Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez at the club. Al-Ahil took to X, formerly known as Twitter to announce Saint-Maximin's arrival and wro

BUENOS AIRES, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings after Sunday's matches in the Argentine Primera Division (tabulated under games played, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, goal difference, points):

by F1 correspondent Michael Butterworth

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull's Max Verstappen continued his crushing dominance of the 2023 F1 season, winning Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix to take his eighth consecutive victory.

Despite having set the fastest time during Friday's qualifying session, Verstappen lined up only sixth on the grid after incurring a five-place grid penalty for excessive component

(Photo credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports) Adam Frazier hit a three-run home run and Adley Rutschman singled twice in Baltimore's seven-run first inning as the Orioles beat the visiting New York Yankees 9-3 on Sunday night. The Orioles, who lead the American League East, won two of three games in the series against last-place New York. The Orioles scored six runs before the Yankees recorded an out, with Frazier's b

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Angels placed left fielder Taylor Ward on the 10-day injured list Sunday and transferred him to the 60-day list later in the day due to facial fractures he sustained after being hit by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Ward had been taken to a Toronto hospital after he was struck by the pitch in the fifth inning of the Angels' 6-1 loss t

(Photo credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Seahawks will be without their projected top two running backs for some time. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told reporters Sunday that rookie running back Zach Charbonnet is out "indefinitely" with a shoulder injury, and No. 1 back Kenneth Walker III is currently considered week-to-week with a groin injury. Walker was an early-second round draft pick in 2022 afte

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Colorado Rockies dealt first baseman C.J. Cron and outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night in exchange for two prospects. The Angels shipped right-handed pitcher Jake Madden and left-hander Mason Albright to the Rockies in the trade, two days before the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Los Angeles will also receive cash considerations

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) Justin Verlander earned his 250th career win on Sunday afternoon, when he tossed 5 1/3 solid innings to lead the New York Mets to a 5-2 victory and an eventful series win over the visiting Washington Nationals. Verlander (6-5), whose name has been bandied about in trade rumors, allowed one run --when CJ Abrams swiped home as part of a double steal in the first -- on five hits a