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Capsules – June 19, 2026

Curbstone to honor state champions At Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township, they will honor the following Ohio Spring sports state champions: -- Cooper Grim, Heartland Christian High School, Division II Boys Tennis Singles -- Cardinal Mooney High School, Track and Field Division IV Boys 4x200-Meter Relay -- Kellan Shipman, Howland High School, Track and Field Seated Division Boys Shot Put -- Claire Liposky, Heartland Christian, High School Track and Field Division V Girls Discus -- Chaya ...

Alex Freeman, son of ex-NFL star Antonio Freeman, scores in US World Cup win

SEATTLE — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international goal for ...

Boston bars struggle to keep up with Scots during World Cup

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of Tartan Army (Scotland fans),” said Jason Waddleton, a Scotland native and owner of The ...

Carson Kelly leads Cubs to 16-2 win vs. Blue Jays

CHICAGO — Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam in Chicago's seven-run first inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2 on Friday. Pete Crow-Armstrong had three singles, an RBI and walked twice to extend his career-high on-base streak to 22 games, helping the Cubs win their second straight and for the sixth time in eight. Chicago's center fielder is batting .409 during the stretch. Justin Dean, recalled from Triple-A before the game, drove in three runs in Chicago's five-run seventh with a a — his first career hit — after ...

Shane Bieber rejoins Blue Jays, nearing return to action

CHICAGO — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said. Bieber, the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner, hasn’t pitched this season. He was placed on the 15-day injured list ...

Tigers’ Justin Verlander comeback delayed again due to hamstring injury

DETROIT — Justin Verlander’s return to the Detroit Tigers has been delayed again. Manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday that the 43-year-old right-hander pulled a hamstring during a bullpen session and will be sidelined indefinitely. “This is not a matter of days,” Hinch said. “It is a matter of weeks.” Verlander was scheduled to return from a hip injury on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox in what would have been his first start with the Tigers at Comerica Park since August 30, 2017. He was traded to Houston the next day. Verlander has only pitched once this season, ...