Jeff McNeil’s two homers can’t save Mets in loss to Marlins
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Jeff McNeil’s two homers can’t save Mets in loss to Marlins

MIAMI — Jeff McNeil’s big night was a welcome sign for the Mets on Friday, eliciting hope that for a second straight year a post-All Star break turnaround is awaiting the veteran utilityman.  Not as encouraging was Sean Manaea’s pitching performance. The Mets, in rallying to climb above .500, had…

Lionel Messi’s murky injury status leads Fire to offer crazy ticket deal
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Lionel Messi’s murky injury status leads Fire to offer crazy ticket deal

The Chicago Fire are igniting fans to attend Soldier Field on Aug. 31 with an eye-catching deal — thanks to Lionel Messi’s murky status. The Fire are providing fans with a deal they’ve dubbed the “Fan-First Credit Guarantee,” emphasizing fans to fill the 61,500-capacity stadium in full, even if Messi,…

Rory McIlroy’s drought hits 11 years after missed British Open cut
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Rory McIlroy’s drought hits 11 years after missed British Open cut

TROON, Scotland — The Rory McIlroy count now moves to 11 years without a major championship, spanning 38 of them since his last victory, in 2014. That’s because McIlroy failed to make the cut at the British Open, finishing stunning and disappointing 11-over par for two days. Any chance of…

Cubs dismiss Japanese star Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter
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Cubs dismiss Japanese star Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter

The Cubs quietly swung the door open following the MLB All-Star break with an organizational change. After two and a half years, Seiya Suzuki’s Japanese interpreter, Toy Matsushita, was dismissed by the organization, The Athletic reported Thursday.  The change in the interpreter decision comes months after a scandal involving Dodgers…