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Alvarez hits 2-run homer in 9th to cap big night with Astros' 10-8 victory over Rays 07/04/2026 10:43pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Casey Legumina with no outs in the ninth inning to cap a big night and give the Houston Astros a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Rays had won nine in a row, the longest winning streak in the American League this season. Na Basallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5 07/04/2026 10:37pm • CINCINNATI (AP) — Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night. Gunnar Henderson extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single on t Rights advocates say underground prominent pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release 07/04/2026 10:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Rights advocates say underground prominent pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release. Here's the latest timeline of events on the National Mall for July Fourth 07/04/2026 10:24pm • The full timeline is set for one of the biggest parties of the year in D.C., and there are a lot of changes people planning on flocking to the National Mall to celebrate July Fourth should know about. Plan for a long day and pack light; events are scheduled deep into the night and new securit Montgomery homers to break tie, White Sox beat Guardians 3-1 to retake AL Central lead 07/04/2026 09:59pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Tim Herrin for the second of his two RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night. Chicago reclaimed first place in the AL Central by percentage points over the Guardians, who Greene homers in 1st inning and trio of Tigers pitchers combine on 3-hit shutout win over Rangers 07/04/2026 09:53pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday. Tyler Holton retired the only batter he faced after relieving Flaherty, before Keider Montero pitche China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks 07/04/2026 09:50pm • BEIJING (AP) — China's military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be part of an effort to reform the military an England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup 07/04/2026 09:40pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, its best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the Paraguay gets physical in a heated World Cup loss to France in steamy Philadelphia 07/04/2026 09:26pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s football stadium. La Albirroja's physical approach in their 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16 looked more like what might be seen on a Sunday in th Trump says he will still deliver July Fourth speech after weather prompted National Mall evacuation 07/04/2026 09:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he will still deliver July Fourth speech after weather prompted National Mall evacuation. Albanians take to the streets in protest for the 35th night in a row 07/04/2026 09:14pm • TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A massive demonstration was held for the 35th night in a row in Albania's capital on Saturday, with protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the temporary replacement of his government, constitutional reform and an end to corruption. Media images sh NASCAR Cup Series set for first race at Chicagoland Speedway since 2019 07/04/2026 09:10pm • JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — It has been seven years since NASCAR last raced at Chicagoland Speedway. Seven years of Midwest heat, rain and snow covering the aging asphalt at the 1.5-mile track. That last weekend also was before NASCAR moved into its Next Gen cars. The Cup Series returns to Chicagoland on Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi 07/04/2026 09:04pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina. Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cu Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay 07/04/2026 08:42pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record. After the final whistle, Mbappé Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals 07/04/2026 08:22pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nati