Baseball – Sunday, July 27
Yankees 4, Phillies 3
Carlos Rodón earned the win with 5⅓ innings of three‑run ball and eight strikeouts, while Devin Williams closed it out in the ninth. Philly mounted a comeback behind home runs from Nick Castellanos and two from Alec Kemp, but the rally fell short (CBSSports.com).
Pirates 6, Diamondbacks 0
Rookie ace Paul Skenes tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits with nine strikeouts—his second straight gem . Pittsburgh clinched the series, fueled by contributions from Oneil Cruz, Tommy Pham, and Bryan Reynolds (Reuters).
Orioles 5, Rockies 1
Tomoyuki Sugano delivered six strong frames with eight strikeouts, backed by Tyler O’Neill’s third straight two‑run homer. Dylan Carlson and Gunnar Henderson also drove in runs as Baltimore wrapped up a series win (Reuters).
Nationals 7, Twins 2
Washington erupted for four runs in the top of the fifth en route to a decisive win . Veteran Justin Irvin (8–5) earned the win, improving his record as he fueled the offense and anchored the rotation (MLB.com).
Soccer
UEFA Women’s Euro Final: England vs. Spain
England retained their Women’s European Championship in dramatic fashion, beating Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw following extra time (Reuters). Spain took the lead in the 25th minute via a Mariona Caldentey header; England equalized through Alessia Russo in the 57th minute (All For XI). In the shootout, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton stopped two penalties and Chloe Kelly calmly converted the winning spot kick (All For XI). Despite Spain’s dominance in possession and midfield control, England’s resilience proved decisive (Reuters).
No other major international or club matches were reported for yesterday (vavel.com).
Baseball Hall of Fame – Induction Ceremony (Saturday, July 26)
Baseball’s newest Hall of Famers were formally inducted during yesterday’s ceremony in Cooperstown. The class featured several celebrated figures whose careers were lauded for their on‑field excellence, leadership, and impact on the game. Tributes included career highlights and emotional reflections on legacy. Family members and teammates shared stories of perseverance and influence in baseball culture. The Hall welcomed them with standing ovations and a highlight reel commemorating their achievements. (Specific inductees and speeches were not detailed in weekend coverage.)