Orioles and Yankees Clash in High-Stakes Showdown

The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 109-87. Dallas was led by Paige Bueckers with 21 points and 7 assists. Myisha Hines-Allen had 7 rebounds for the Wings. The Wings forced nine Connecticut turnovers while limiting the Sun to five second chance points and six fast break points. Dallas outscored Connecticut 32-32 in the third quarter. The Dallas Wings defeated the Connecticut Sun 86-83. Paige Bueckers scored 21 points and had 7 assists in her return to Connecticut. Aziaha James scored all 17 of her season-high points in the second half for the Wings.

The highly anticipated boxing match between Terence Crawford and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is set for September 13th. Five cities are vying to host the event: New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The winning city will be chosen based on the most financially attractive bid. The fight will also be part of the Riyadh Season pay-per-view lineup in Saudi Arabia due to a multi-year deal between Riyadh Season and DAZN, which made DAZN the exclusive broadcaster for all Riyadh Season boxing events. This date directly conflicts with UFC 320, the annual Noche UFC pay-per-view event scheduled for September.

LAFC needs a win over ES Tunis to stay in contention for advancement in the FIFA Club World Cup. The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16 based on points earned. LAFC's fate hinges on this match as they will face Flamengo in their final group-stage game. ES Tunis, known for their red and gold kit (voted best among all participating teams), plays with a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation anchored by midfielders Onuche Ogbelu and Khalil Guenichi.

Mahmoud Khalil is a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. His arrest stemmed from his activism in support of Palestine, specifically his involvement with the Columbia University Apartheid Divest group. Khalil's detention was justified by the Trump administration as being "in support of President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting anti-Semitism." He faced a deportation effort under the administration's crackdown on students who participated in protests against the war in Gaza. A judge eventually ordered Khalil's release pending legal proceedings. Khalil's case sparked controversy, dividing Jewish Americans with some supporting his deportation and others opposing it.

Nationals' Brad Lord struck out reigning MVP in his first career strikeout. DeJong scored on a fielder's choice by 2ndCrews, who advanced to second. Tena reached second safely on an error by shortstop Betts and then advanced to third on another fielding error.

Kroger will close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months, representing about 5% of its total stores. The company anticipates a modest financial benefit from these closures, citing an $100 million impairment charge recognized in the first quarter related to the store closings. Kroger plans to offer affected employees positions at other Kroger locations.

The Baltimore Orioles are playing against the New York Yankees.

Soto, Alonso, Marte lead Mets over Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings for 3-game sweep and 7th straight win. Juan Soto threw out Nick Castellanos at the plate to prevent the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Starling Marte capped a two-run 10th with a walk-off single.

Boca Juniors and Benfica drew 2-2 in their Club World Cup opener. Nicolás Otamendi scored the equalizer for Benfica in the 84th minute after Boca Juniors had taken the lead twice. The match also featured three red cards.

Panama and Guatemala will face off in Group C of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup on Friday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. This marks their first-ever meeting in the tournament. Panama holds a historical advantage over Guatemala. Ismael Díaz leads Panama with seven career Gold Cup goals after scoring two in their previous match. Óscar Santis scored his first Gold Cup goal for Guatemala.

FIFA Club World Cup tickets are available for purchase at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 20, 2025. LAFC was eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup after losing to Esperance Sportive de Tunis 1-0.

An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain. A Heat Advisory is issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria. Heat Index, also known as Apparent Temperature, combines air temperature and humidity to measure how hot it feels.

Benfica defeated Auckland City 6-0 in their second Club World Cup match. Angel Di Maria scored a penalty in first-half stoppage time, followed by goals from Vangelis Pavlidis and Renato Sanches. Leandro Barreiro added two quick goals, and Di Maria secured another penalty goal late in the game.

Meta's parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., is reportedly considering releasing its own line of smart glasses under the Ray-Ban brand. These Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are rumored to be equipped with advanced camera technology and other features similar to existing smart glasses on the market. Sources indicate that Meta plans to integrate its social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, into the functionality of these new smart glasses.

The Seattle Mariners are playing the Chicago Cubs in a Major League Baseball game.

Iran is one of the most seismically active countries globally, with major faults covering 90% of its land area. This geological activity results in frequent and often destructive earthquakes. Since 1900, over 126,000 fatalities have been caused by earthquakes in Iran. The Iranian plateau experiences various tectonic activities, including folding, faulting, and volcanic eruptions.

Benfica and Auckland City are competing in the Club World Cup. Teams advance to the round of 16 by performing well in the group stage.

Flamengo and Chelsea both need a win in their final Group A match to advance to the Club World Cup knockout stages. Flamengo currently sit atop the group with 4 points after a draw against Al-Hilal and a victory over Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca. Chelsea, meanwhile, are level on points with Al-Hilal after a loss to Wydad and a victory against Al-Hilal.