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Patrick Beach takes over as Australia's goalkeeper and stars in World Cup opener 06/14/2026 04:15am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For Australia’s opener against Turkey, the Socceroos’ presumed starting goalkeeper was Mathew Ryan, who entered this tournament as a veteran of three World Cups and the team's captain. Manager Tony Popovic instead turned to a 22-year-old keeper, who would be Today in History: June 14, German troops occupy Paris 06/14/2026 04:10am • Today is Sunday, June 14, the 165th day of 2026. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today in history: On June 14, 1940, German troops entered Paris during World War II; the same day, the Nazis transported their first prisoners to the Auschwitz concentration camp in German-occup Brewers play the Phillies after Chourio's 4-hit game 06/14/2026 04:02am • Philadelphia Phillies (38-32, second in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (42-26, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (8-2, 1.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 113 strikeouts); Brewers: Kyle Harrison (7-1, 2.72 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 77 strikeouts) L Reds square off against the Diamondbacks with series tied 1-1 06/14/2026 04:02am • Arizona Diamondbacks (35-35, third in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (33-36, fifth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (3-5, 5.43 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (4-4, 4.10 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 53 strikeouts) LINE: Diamon Cubs bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Giants 06/14/2026 04:02am • Chicago Cubs (37-34, third in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (28-43, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ryan Rolison (5-1, 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (3-4, 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -122, G Pirates and Marlins square off in series rubber match 06/14/2026 04:02am • Miami Marlins (35-36, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (36-35, fourth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 12:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Max Meyer (6-0, 2.85 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.84 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 89 strikeouts) LINE: Pirates -166 Nationals square off against the Mariners in series rubber match 06/14/2026 04:02am • Seattle Mariners (37-35, first in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (36-35, third in the NL East) Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Emerson Hancock (5-2, 2.74 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Nationals: Miles Mikolas (1-5, 5.90 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) Romania's president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister after his previous pick withdraws 06/14/2026 04:00am • BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated a former mayor to be prime minister on Sunday as he seeks to end a political crisis after his previous pick for the premiership withdrew after failing to win political support. Dan nominated 53-year-old Adrian Vestea, a career pol Taiwan’s spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips 06/14/2026 03:18am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s intelligence agency said on Sunday it is establishing an information-reporting channel for Chinese nationals to offer tips securely, at a time when tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island remain elevated. In a statement, Taiwan’s National Security Bure Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort 06/14/2026 02:12am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki left in the bottom of the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night due to right knee discomfort. Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbin Minnesota takes on Portland, looks for 6th straight home win 06/14/2026 02:09am • Portland Fire (7-8, 1-4 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (10-3, 6-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts Portland Fire aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Lynx's record in Western Conference games is 6-1. Minnesota leads the Dallas faces Las Vegas following Ogunbowale's 22-point outing 06/14/2026 02:09am • Las Vegas Aces (10-3, 7-3 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-5, 4-3 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings plays the Las Vegas Aces after Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points in the Dallas Wings' 84-83 loss to the Portland Fire. The Wings' record in Weste Los Angeles visits Golden State after Plum's 43-point performance 06/14/2026 02:09am • Los Angeles Sparks (7-6, 5-3 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (8-5, 5-3 Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits the Golden State Valkyries after Kelsey Plum scored 43 points in the Sparks' 111-102 overtime win over the Phoenix Mercur Georgia women, Arkansas men defend titles at NCAA outdoor track and field championships 06/14/2026 02:05am • EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs women and Arkansas Razorbacks men successfully defended their titles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships on Saturday night. Georgia became the fifth school to win back-to-back outdoor championships. The Bulldogs also won the indoor championshi Men's World Cup Glance 06/14/2026 02:03am • GROUP A GP W D L GF GA Pts