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Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup 06/18/2026 01:01am • TORONTO (AP) — They’re the un-Messis, the not-Mbappés. They’re not even Haalands or Kanes. While the biggest names in soccer are getting the most attention at the World Cup, the expanded tournament also has provided some unheralded players with moments to shine. Here’s a look at some of the Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez leaves game against Orioles with hamstring spasm 06/18/2026 12:59am • SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez left Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a hamstring injury after striking out to end the sixth inning. The three-time All-Star spoke to a team athletic trainer before exiting the dugout. Mariners manager Dan Wilson High-A Northwest League Glance 06/18/2026 12:57am • x-first half winner All Times EDT Tuesday’s Games Spokane 15, Vancouver 11 Hillsboro 12, Everett 5 Eugene 10, Tri-City 6 Wednesday's Games Spokane 5, Vancouver 4, 10 innings Everett 5, Hillsboro 3 Tri-City 2, Eugene 0 Thursday's Games Vancouver at Spokane, 9:35 p.m. Hillsboro at Everett, 10:05 p.m Baseball Glance 06/18/2026 12:54am • All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New Yor A'ja Wilson scores 33 points and Aces grab 18 steals in 86-76 win over Mercury 06/18/2026 12:51am • PHOENIX (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 33 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday night, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-76 in a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals to clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship. The Aces (11-4), who lost 96-66 at Dallas on Monday to snap their six-gam Kyle Bradish strikes out career-best 12 as Orioles sink Mariners 5-3 06/18/2026 12:47am • SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 while pitching one-run ball into the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday night. Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday homered to help the Orioles stop a three-game skid. Bradish (4-7) allowed f World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home 06/18/2026 12:40am • While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of their teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate closely in pursuit of a common goal. The phenomenon is particularly notable among Wes Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4 06/18/2026 12:37am • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Chourio's two-run shot in the fourth gave him six homers in his last seven games. One night after ma Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89 06/18/2026 12:36am • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play. Leite also had 10 assists. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 12 points, an Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft 06/18/2026 12:36am • DETROIT (AP) — Established veterans Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin helped deliver a post-Olympic boost to the Professional Women’s Hockey League coming out of the Milan Cortina Games in February. On Wednesday, it was the youngsters’ turn to take the spotlight at the draft. In being sele Switzerland says it can handle early pressure in World Cup amid reports of dressing room tension 06/18/2026 12:33am • INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Switzerland is already behind schedule just one game into the World Cup. Coach Murat Yakin says his team still has plenty of time to get where it wants to go. The Swiss realize they're under pressure when they take on overachieving Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday at SoFi St Canada players say they need 'swagger' and 'arrogance' to snag historic first World Cup win 06/18/2026 12:27am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada is ready to set aside its reputation for politeness, at least during the World Cup. With a chance to make history at home, after decades of World Cup disappointment, Canada’s players are talking less about manners and more about mentality. “I don’t t Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks 06/18/2026 12:26am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was 12 of 15 from the field. Natasha Howard had 15 points and nine rebounds A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US as an interim deal is signed 06/18/2026 12:25am • The United States and Iran have signed an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, questions remain over how further negotiations will go over the next 60 days on Iran's nuclear program. Here's a timeline of the tensions over Iran's atomic program: Early day Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener 06/18/2026 12:24am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury, coach Jesse Marsch said. The left back was injured last month while playing for Bayern Munich