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United States midfielder Diego Luna (10) scores a goal past Guatemala goalkeeper Kenderson Navarrol, left, during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021.

The grave marker of 75-year-old Pfc. Reba C. Bailey, a former missing person cold case named Seven Doe, is seen during a military funeral at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Chicago, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Talia Sprague)

Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) tips his cap after recording his 3,000th career strike out by striking out Chicago White Sox's Vinny Capra during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout

Pope Leo XIV leaves after celebrating a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, June 29, 2025, where he conferred the pallium on newly appointed metropolitan archbishops. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown approves the purchase of his childhood home in hopes of reviving the village

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras reacts after getting hit by a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado not in Cardinals’ lineup against Pirates

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots against Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald (2) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time

Construction of the street course continues ahead of the NASCAR auto racs, Friday, June 27, 2025, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Future of NASCAR’s downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Skenes, Misiorowski and Burns are part of an influx of talented young pitchers in the NL Central

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, left, dribbles against Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Angel Reese tops 15 rebounds for record 4th straight game as Sky beat Sparks 92-85

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, left, celebrates with relief pitcher Mike Vasil after the White Sox defeated the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

White Sox rally for 4 runs in seventh to beat Giants 5-2 and keep Verlander winless

Former Los Angeles Sparks player Candace Parker, second from left, reacts with her family during her jersey retirement ceremony during a WNBA basketball game between the Sparks and the Chicago Sky, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Candace Parker did it her way and the Sparks retire the 2-time MVP’s jersey

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jose Altuve homers and Framber Valdez tosses six shutout innings in Astros’ 2-0 win over Cubs

Indiana Fever players, from left, Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark react on the bench during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas sits atop his horse as he watches morning workouts against the backdrop of a large tent set up in the infield before sunrise at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., April 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, file)

D. Wayne Lukas death: Horse racing pays tribute to Hall of Fame trainer

Driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Elliott is in position to contend for 2nd NASCAR title following ‘surreal’ last-lap win in Atlanta

White Sox place outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on injured list and reinstate pitcher Jonathan Cannon

Tucker leads Cubs against the Astros following 4-hit game

White Sox and Giants play to decide series winner

Revelers crowd the sidewalk and peer from windowsills during the Pride March on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

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Philip Zinckernagel kick-starts first-half onslaught and Chicago goes on to defeat Charlotte 3-2

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with designated hitter Seiya Suzuki after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Reese McGuire and Ian Happ also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros

Driver Chase Elliott celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Adrian Houser (57) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Houser goes 7 and Benintendi homers as White Sox blank Giants 1-0

Oklahoma City Thunder draft picks, from left, Brooks Barnhizer and Thomas Sorber, center, pose with general manager Sam Presti during an NBA basketball news conference, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Cliff Brunt)

Draft picks Sorber and Barnhizer embrace Thunder culture