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Colombian fans transformed Mexico City into a temporary slice of South America ahead of their World Cup opener, showcasing their team spirit and culture.

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Soccer-Mexico City turns yellow as Colombian fans make Azteca feel like home

Hours before Colombia's World Cup opener, Mexico ​City was already awash in yellow as thousands of visiting fans transformed the capital into a temporary slice ​of South America.

Colombian supporters draped in national team colours packed restaurants and streets ‌across ​the city, feasting on Bandeja Paisa, sausages, eggs and beans with classic empanadas while singing and preparing for what would become a memorable 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Group K at the Estadio Azteca.

Soccer-US game on Juneteenth gives chance to showcase team's diversity

The United States' clash with Australia on Friday presents the co-hosts with the chance to not only book ‌a place in the World Cup knockout phase, but also celebrate Black history and showcase the diversity of the team and Seattle. The match falls on Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. A series of events in and around Seattle will combine a local love of soccer with social awareness.

Soccer-Canada seeking to take control early in Qatar World Cup showdown

Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and ‌to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday. All four teams in the group - Canada, Qatar, Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina - have one point, one goal scored and one conceded ahead of Thursday's ‌games, with the Swiss taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina ahead of Canada's clash with Qatar.

Kyle Bradish fans career-best 12 as Orioles top Mariners

Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday homered and Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 in 7 2/3 strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday. Dominic Canzone and Cole Young hit back-to-back homers to open the bottom of the ninth against Orioles closer Ryan Helsley, who was making his first appearance after a seven-week absence caused by right elbow inflammation.

Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says

Knicks owner James Dolan said ⁠on Wednesday the ​New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White ⁠House following last week's championship win. "We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted. We still have to figure out the details," Dolan said during an interview on WFAN Sports Radio.

Report: Wizards' Trae Young to become free agent after declining option

Trae Young appears headed for the ⁠open market, though his short stay with the Washington Wizards may not be over. Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday, according to a report from Andscape on Wednesday. Washington is the favorite ​to retain the four-time All-Star guard, but multiple teams are expected to show interest once he enters free agency, per the report.

Athletics-Former Olympic medallist Simpson hospitalised after collapse at track event

American Olympic medallist and former world champion ⁠Jenny Simpson is receiving medical care at a hospital, the Sir Walter Running team said on Wednesday, a day after she collapsed during an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 39-year-old was pacing a mile group during a community track event hosted by Sir Walter Running when she collapsed and required CPR.

Soccer-Scorching Miami ⁠heat ​could push World Cup players to the brink, expert warns

Players arriving in Miami for World Cup matches may find themselves battling more than just opposing teams, as sweltering heat and humidity threaten to turn the tournament into a test of endurance as much as skill. Teams from cooler climates face particular risks if they have not had time to acclimatise to Miami's punishing conditions, warned Dr Jason Kostrna, an assistant professor and graduate kinesiology program leader at Florida International University. Kinesiology is the ⁠study of movement, exercise, and physical performance.

Soccer-Fans boo hydration breaks during World Cup matches in US, Canada

Loud boos during hydration breaks echoed around World Cup Group L matches on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation, first at ⁠Dallas Stadium for England's clash with Croatia and later in Toronto ⁠where Ghana faced Panama. FIFA's mandatory three-minute breaks, one in each half, have proved controversial since being introduced for the first time at this World Cup to help players deal with the heat and humidity of the North American summer.

MLB roundup: Ryan O'Hearn's six-RBI effort powers Pirates past A's

Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the ‌Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over ‌the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif. O'Hearn had a two-run double in the first inning, a two-run blast in ​the fourth and a two-run single in the seventh.