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Argentina, Switzerland may get Messi

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of his generation. On the other side, Switzerland. Yes, the final quarterfinal match at 9 p.m. Saturday could hardly seem a bigger mismatch. Argentina has the glitz and the glamor, to say nothing of the stars and the trophies, while the Swiss have never even reached the World Cup semifinals; in fact, they haven't been to the quarterfinals since ...

Scheffler misses cut after 78 in a row

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy took advantage of the scoring holes in windy conditions Friday and posted a 4-under 66 for a three-way share of the lead in a Scottish Open that no longer has Scottie Scheffler. As comfortable as McIlroy looked, Scheffler struggled from the start ...

KAULIG COMPANIES CHAMPIONSHP

At Firestone Country Club South Course, Akron Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 7,248; Par: 70 Friday’s Second Round Cameron Percy 67-66—133 Zach Johnson 67-67—134 Jerry Kelly 65-69—134 Boo Weekley 68-67—135 Ryan Armour 68-68—136 Darren Clarke 66-70—136 Retief Goosen 69-67—136 Tag Ridings 70-66—136 Stewart Cink 69-68—137 Soren Kjeldsen 67-70—137 Stephen Ames 69-69—138 Mike Weir 66-72—138 Jason Caron 70-69—139 Ben Crane 71-68—139 Miguel Angel Jimenez 72-67—139 George McNeill 68-71—139 K.J. Choi 70-70—140 Steve ...

Messick strong for Guardians

MIAMI (AP) — Parker Messick gave up one hit and one run in six strong innings, Chase DeLauter hit a home run, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night. Messick (8-5) had a no-hitter going through five innings before Heriberto Hernández hit a solo home run in ...

Pirates, Brewers will go for two

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scheduled game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed because of rain Friday night and rescheduled for Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader. The first game was set for 12:05 p.m. EDT and the second at 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh All-Star Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.24 ERA) was scheduled to start the opener, with rookie Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.82) set for the second game. Milwaukee planned to start two rookies — Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.13) in Game 1 and left-hander Shane Drohan (4-2, 2.97) in Game 2. The game never started and was ...

Wetherolt’s future is in the Cards

ST LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and JJ Wetherholt have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract that starts next season and buys out the rookie second baseman's first several years of potential free agency. St. Louis selected Wetherholt seventh overall out of West ...