FIFA Weathering PPD Chatter as Club World Cup Brings the Heat

What’s more dangerous: playing soccer in the midday sun amid temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or playing soccer when there’s lightning eight miles away? If you answered the latter, congratulations—you’re now qualified to join the FIFA Club World Cup organizing committee. Whether you think FIFA’s approach to severe weather at the tournament is too strict…

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MLB roundup: Dodgers win as Clayton Kershaw gets 3,000th K

Jul 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate as they surround first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after he hit a walk-off single during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers had a full night Wednesday, watching Clayton Kershaw…

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Marlins, win streak over, chase series win against Twins

Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Pérez (39) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The host Miami Marlins, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday, will try to get back on track Thursday afternoon in…

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Kyle Freeland, Rockies seek improvement against Astros

Jun 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Kyle Freeland was getting into a good rhythm for the Colorado Rockies before he landed on the injured list in mid-June. The left-hander…

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Surging Marlins seek to reel in series win vs. Twins

Jul 1, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers (28) hits a single in the seventh inning at loanDepot Park against the Minnesota Twins. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Winners of eight games in a row, the Miami Marlins will aim to clinch their fourth consecutive series win on Wednesday night when…

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Giants blow lead but edge D-backs in 10 to end skid

Jul 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (5) celebrates with shortstop Willy Adames (2) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Jung Hoo Lee singled, doubled, tripled, drove in a run and scored two for…

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