Sports News Roundup: Verdasco records win at Eastbourne; Hawks acquire Turner from Blazers

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Rapinoe penalties give U.S. 2-1 win over Spain

The United States needed two Megan Rapinoe penalties, one of them controversial, to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts France at the women's World Cup. The winning spot kick was subject to much debate but Rapinoe converted it with 15 minutes left after her opening penalty had been cancelled out by Jennifer Hermoso early in the first half.

Orioles sign C Rutschman to record $8.1 million bonus

No. 1 overall draft pick Adley Rutschman signed with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, receiving a major-league-record $8.1 million signing bonus, according to MLB.com. The All-America catcher's bonus eclipsed the $8 million Gerrit Cole received to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011.

Cardinals RHP Hicks diagnosed with torn UCL

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow on Monday. The severity of the injury was determined in an MRI exam. The Cardinals said the team is still determining the "next course of action."

No magic formula to Barty's rise, says coach Tyzzer

How do you take a player with no ranking and who had just spent a year hitting cricket rather than tennis balls and turn her into a Grand Slam champion and world number one in three years, Ashleigh Barty's coach Craig Tyzzer was asked on Monday. It was a logical line of questioning on the first day of the 23-year-old Australian's residence at the summit. But those hoping he would share the magic formula were left disappointed.

NBA fines Knicks $50,000 for rules violation

The NBA fined the New York Knicks $50,000 for failing to allow a New York Daily News reporter to attend a news conference introducing draft picks R.J. Barrett and Ignas Brazdeikis. All other credentialed media members covering the team were invited to attend the news conference, held Friday.

Sweden sink Canada to set up Germany clash

Sweden's Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half as they won 1-0 against Canada, who missed a late penalty, at the women's World Cup to set up a quarter-final against Germany. In sweltering conditions at the Parc des Princes, the two teams struggled to register any shots on target in a first half despite Canada dominating possession.

Hawks acquire Turner from Blazers for Bazemore

Evan Turner was dealt from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore on Monday in a swap of similar "3-and-D" wing players. Turner is headed to his fifth team in 10 seasons since he was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2010 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pliskova moves on in Eastbourne after sister act

Second seed Karolina Pliskova was just happy not to have her twin sister on the other side of the net as she made a winning start at the Eastbourne championships on Monday. The former world number one, given a bye in the opening round, booked her spot in the last 16 with a straightforward 6-3 6-3 defeat of Margarita Gasparyan on the Devonshire Park grass.

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo awarded the 2026 Winter Games

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo on Monday were awarded the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee membership. Milan beat Stockholm for the right to host the Games in seven years' time.

ATP roundup: Verdasco records win at Eastbourne

Fifth-seeded Fernando Verdasco of Spain recovered from a slow start to post a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-1 victory over Australia's John Millman on Monday in the opening round of the Nature Valley International at Eastbourne, England. Verdasco lost the opening set and then dropped the first 10 points of the second before beginning a strong turnaround. He won 10 of the final 11 games of the match to win in two hours, 32 minutes.