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SOCCER EXCITEMENT (AP) — The match between England and Mexico in the round of 16 has become the most-watched World Cup game not involving the U.S. broadcast in English in the country's history, according to Fox. The network said Wednesday an average of more than 21.7 million tuned in to watch England's 3-2 victory in Mexico City on Sunday night. That tops the previous record of the final between Argentina and France in 2022, which was seen by 16.7 million. Fox said the audience peaked at more than 25.7 million from 10:15-10:30 p.m. Eastern time. The U.S.-Belgium game the ...

Mitchell in Cleveland to stay

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been announced. ...

KAULIG COMPANIES CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA Tour Champions Site: Akron, Ohio. Course: Firestone Country Club (South Course). Yardage: 7,248. Par: 70. Prize money: $3.5 million. Winner's share: $525,000. Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-2 p.m. (Golf Channel app), 2-4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. (Golf ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

LITTLE LEAGUE LINEUP BOARDMAN — The Fields of Dreams will live up to their name this week. The Little League Ohio District 2 Baseball district championship games will be held there Wednesday and Thursday. Canfield and Poland will meet up for a pair of games Wednesday with the ages 8-10 Minor Division at 6 p.m., followed by the ages 9-11 Minor Division at 8 p.m. On Thursday, Canfield and Poland will play in the 9-year-old Minor Division championship game at 6 p.m., followed by the ages 10-12 Major Division between Canfield and Boardman at 8 p.m. All four games are scheduled to be ...

Americans give it their best shot

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

EMCH NOT ON U.S. ROSTER COLUMBUS — Crestview High School graduate and University of Pittsburgh sophomore Abbey Emch did not make the roster for the U.S. women's U21 national volleyball team as it begins play in the Pan American Cup starting today at the Covelli Center on the campus of Ohio State University. A total of 14 players were chosen from the 20 that tried out. Emch was a late addition to the tryout as an injury replacement. She is listed as an alternate for this tournament but was expected to return back to Pittsburgh to resume training for the collegiate season. The Pitt ...