<p>The New York Rise,&nbsp;a professional women&#39;s&nbsp;fastpitch softball team, won its&nbsp;season-opening tournament over the weekend. They came&nbsp;home with the&nbsp;Scenic City Cup&nbsp;championship.</p>


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Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, Diana Taurasi had 20 points, five 3-pointers and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 92-78.

Kahleah Copper scores 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, the Mercury beat the Sparks 92-78

Allisha Gray scored 17 points, Tina Charles added 14 points, six rebounds and four steals, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 78-74 to end a three-game losing streak.

Allisha Gray scores 17 to help the Dream end a 3-game losing streak with a 78-74 win over the Sun

Already a certified EMT, she plans on becoming a doctor. But first: Mercy University, where she'll continue playing field hockey. 

Marcus A. Henry Award goes to Sachem North's Kaylise McClure

Jewell Loyd scored 23 of her season-high 34 points in the first half and played most of the game with a swollen left eye, and the Seattle Storm held Caitlin Clark to just three points in the second half of an 89-77 win over the Indiana Fever.

Jewell Loyd scores a season-high 34 points as Storm cool off Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-77

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The star outfielder was scheduled to undergo imaging in Toronto later in the afternoon Saturday.

Soto scratched from Yanks' lineup with 'right hand bruise'

Inaugural in-season tournament will feature NHL players from four different countries.

Fox, McAvoy named to USA's team for NHL tournament

Yup, it is a good time to be a Mets fan, which now means supporting a team that against all odds has rallied to relevance on the cusp of July.

Best: OMG! Mets riding high with their June hot streak

The Mets' 7-2 victory over the Astros on Friday night at Citi Field gave them 16 wins in their last 20 games.