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The U.S. women's national team's call for equal pay is gathering support from a number of presidential candidates and advocates as the World Cup holders keep obliterating the opposition in their pursuit of a fourth title in France.

BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-SLUGGERS-RETURN/ Yankees expect Stanton-Encarnacion-Judge in lineup this week

In the span of a week, the New York Yankees’ lineup could get a complete makeover with the addition of American League home run leader Edwin Encarnacion and the healthy return of outfielders Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. SOCCER-SPAIN-ATM/FELIX

Atletico to sign Benfica's Joao Felix for 120 million euros - report MADRID, June 17 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid are set to sign Portugal midfielder Joao Felix from Benfica for 120 million euros ($135 million), Spanish newspaper Marca said on Monday.

UPCOMING CRICKET

CRICKET-WORLDCUP-ENG-AFG/ (PIX) (TV) Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - England v Afghanistan

England play Afghanistan at Old Trafford in the ICC Cricket World Cup. 18 Jun 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT

GOLF GOLF-WOMEN-PGACHAMP/

Golf - Women's PGA Championship interviews Player interviews ahead of Thursday's first round at the Women's PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota.

Jun 18 RUGBY

RUGBY UNION-SUPER/SHARKS (PIX) Rugby - Super Rugby - Rugby-Mtawarira out of Super Rugby playoff

Powerful prop forward Tendai Mtawarira will not play for the Sharks in Saturday’s Super Rugby playoff quarter-final clash at the ACT Brumbies in Canberra after a knee injury kept him from the field last weekend. 17 Jun 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER SOCCER-COPA-JPN-CHL/REPORT

Soccer - Copa America - Japan v Chile Japan play Chile in their Copa America Group C match in Sao Paulo.

18 Jun 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT SOCCER-GOLDCUP-CUW-SLV/REPORT

Soccer- Curacao face El Salvador in Group C action Costa Rica face El Salvador in Group C action

17 Jun 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT SOCCER-GOLDCUP-JAM-HON/REPORT

Soccer- Jamaica face Honduras in Group C action Jamaica face Honduras in Group C action

17 Jun 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT SOCCER-SPAIN-MAD/RODRYGO (PIX) (TV)

Soccer - Spain - Real Madrid unveil teenage Brazilian striker Rodrygo Teenage Brazilian striker Rodrygo Goes, 18, will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday. Real paid a reported 45 million euros to Santos to acquire the 18-year-old's services.

18 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ITA-BRA/REPORT

Soccer - FIFA Women's World Cup - Italy v Brazil Italy play Brazil in Valenciennes.

18 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT SOCCER-WORLDCUP-JAM-AUS/REPORT

Soccer - FIFA Women's World Cup - Jamaica v Australia Jamaica play Australia at Grenoble's Stade des Alpes.

18 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT SOCCER-WORLDCUP

Field Level Media- Women’s World Cup Recapping the day of action – four scheduled matches -- at the Women’s World Cup.

Expect ASAP after 3 p.m. matches end TENNIS

TENNIS-BIRMINGHAM/ (PIX) Tennis - WTA Premier - Birmingham Classic

Action from day two of the Birmingham Classic - a WTA Premier event. 18 Jun 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT

TENNIS-HALLE/ (TV) Tennis - ATP 500 - Halle Open

Action from day two of the Halle Open in Germany. 18 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

TENNIS-LONDON/ (PIX) (TV) Tennis - ATP 500 - Queen's Club Championships

Action from round one of the Queen's Club Championships in London. Jun 18