Ramirez redemption as Angels ascend

BOSTON - JC Ramirez was solid when the Los Angeles Angels needed him.

Smash-hit Harrison powers Pirates past Cards

ST. LOUIS - When it comes to taking one for the team, the Pirates can count on Josh Harrison.

Leading off

A look at what's happening around the majors:

Motivated Manny sounds stern warning to Horn

BRISBANE, Australia - Manny Pacquiao was expected to attend church and have a light training session in Brisbane on Sunday after arriving late on Saturday for his July 2 world-title defense against Australian Jeff Horn.

Ronaldo revels in Portugal's passage

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo was thrilled to fire Portugal into the Confederations Cup semifinals after netting his 75th international goal in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of New Zealand.

Russia fast-forwarding to video

The president of Russia's Football Union, deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko, said on Saturday that the country was in talks with FIFA on using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at some of its stadiums.

Sixers putting all their faith in Fultz

NEW YORK - The Philadelphia 76ers have put 'The Process' in the hands of point guard Markelle Fultz.

Ball lands in Lakers court - along with his dad

EL SEGUNDO, California - Lonzo Ball and his dad are staying home with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Top 30 picks

1. Philadelphia (from Brooklyn via Boston), Markelle Fultz, pg, Washington.

Butler will serve up offense for T-wolves

MINNEAPOLIS - The long-anticipated reunion between Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau is on.

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Sanchez shoots his way to history

KAZAN, Russia - Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez became Chile's all-time top scorer with his 38th international goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Germany at the Confederations Cup.