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Evan Gattis reacts after hitting a solo home run.

MLB power rankings: A tie at the top as Astros complete perfect road trip

It’s difficult to parse greatest from great when it comes to the Astros and Yankees, who share the top spot in USA TODAY's MLB power rankings.

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Patriots QB Tom Brady addresses retirement, acknowledges there's 'an end coming'

golf

Tony Finau costs himself $214,372 with double bogey on final hole of U.S. Open

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Brooks Koepka kisses girlfriend Jena Sims after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday at Shinnecock Hills. Koepka shot a final-round 68 to finish the tournament at 1 over par, one shot better than Tommy Fleetwood.

Brooks Koepka's girlfriend has forgiven Joe Buck for his gaffe
After Brooks Koepka’s victory last year, Fox Sports' lead commenator Joe Buck misidentified Koepka’s girlfriend. This year he got it right.

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Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy makes a stop against Uruguay.

Egypt's goalkeeper refused a Budweiser-sponsored award and FIFA should know better
When Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy was awarded the Man of the Match award for his heroics against Uruguay, he declined the accept the trophy.

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Mickey Callaway is in his first season as manager of the Mets.

Sleepless at Citi Field: Why Mickey Callaway is the latest to toss and turn managing the Mets
Welcome to life in New York, where not every first-year manager like Aaron Boone inherits the Yankees. These are the Mets.

soccer

Massive swarms of bugs are invading the World Cup ahead of England-Tunisia in Volgograd
Helicopters have been deployed to spray insecticide on the Volgograd Arena, which will host four games over the course of the tournament.

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Penguins prospect among three hockey players hurt in fire-pit accident at bachelor party
Three were hurt, including Pens prospect, who is expected to make full recovery. One person is in critical, life-threatening condition, per Calgary EMS.

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Landon Donovan poses with the Leon team's jersey during his official presentation at the Nou Camp stadium on January 15, in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico.

Landon Donovan's support of Mexico in World Cup causes outrage
Former USMNT standout Landon Donovan again took to Twitter to explain why he's supporting Mexico in the World Cup, with a sponsorship by Wells Fargo.

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Report: Paulina Gretzky, friends seemed to celebrate like fiancé Dustin Johnson won the U.S. Open
Paulina Gretzky and her two friends celebrated Dustin Johnson's 13-foot birdie putt that secured him third place at the U.S. Open: 'Did Dustin just win?' one asked.