Team USA was as advertised in its final exhibition before the World Baseball Classic. (Photo by Norm Hall/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)Norm Hall via Getty ImagesIts dominance took a while to materialize, but Team USA ended its two-game pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition tour with a 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. The game was called after eight innings.A day after a dominant 15-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, the American lineup began the scoring with a titanic homer from superstar Aaron Judge in the first inning, but that was the extent of the offense in the first three innings.Captain Aaron Judge CRUSHES a 453-foot homer for Team USA pic.twitter.com/1dXZ3w6w6B MLB (@MLB) March 4, 2026It was the Rockies' collection of major and minor-league talent that held the 4-3 lead through four innings. Team USA got two more runs in a fourth inning rally, but Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak greeted the only mostly retired Clayton Kershaw with a solo homer in the bottom of the frame. The Los Angeles Dodgers great, who played his final MLB season last year, didn't even get out of the inning.The led to the Americans calling in a loan from the Rockies, organizational arm Carson Skipper, to finish the inning. He did, but only after giving up a two-run homer to Kyle Karros.If there was any tension on the Team USA side after that, it dissipated quickly. Alex Bregman homered in the fifth inning. Will Smith homered in the sixth inning, which was followed by a four-run rally. Paul Goldschmidt and Byson Buxton homered in the eighth inning.Eventually, more Rockies farmhands took their places in the Team USA lineup. And continued piling on.Paul Goldschmidt and Byron Buxton hit Team USA's 4th and 5th homers on the day pic.twitter.com/3WGoyPUA0N World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 4, 2026The final score wound up being what you would expect from an All-Star roster against the depth of one of MLB's lowest-performing organizations. It wasn't the best outing from Kershaw, but the Team USA bullpen was otherwise strong behind starter Ryan Yarbrough, with scoreless innings from Brad Keller, Garrett Cleavinger and Garrett Whitlock.Team USA will now head to Houston to open WBC group play, facing Brazil on Friday in what could be one of the most lopsided games of the tournament.

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IAN LADYMAN AT ST JAMES' PARK: Newcastle were not supposed to win this game. Not after having a player - Jacob Ramsey - sent off unjustly for a dive that never was just before half-time.

Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89.Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of death was not provided by the family.Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during a career in which he compiled a record of 249-132-7. He still ranks 10th all-time in career victories by a Football Bowl Subdivision coach, eighth all-time with 388 games coached.At Notre Dame, he went 100-30-2 in 11 seasons producing both the third-highest win total in school history and the second-highest loss total.Holtz won at every stop except for a brief stint in the NFL.He didn't just win games, either. The diminutive coach captivated fans with his occasionally fiery sideline demeanor, his self-deprecating wit and folksy phrases all while demanding excellence, on and off the field, from his much larger players.Holtz became such a popular personality that after coaching his last game, in 2004 with South Carolina, he parlayed that into a broadcasting career and motivational speaking.___AP Sports Writer Michael Marot contributed to this report.

Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89.Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of death was not provided by the family.Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during a career in which he compiled a record of 249-132-7. He still ranks 10th all-time in career victories by a Football Bowl Subdivision coach, eighth all-time with 388 games coached.At Notre Dame, he went 100-30-2 in 11 seasons producing both the third-highest win total in school history and the second-highest loss total.Holtz won at every stop except for a brief stint in the NFL.He didn't just win games, either. The diminutive coach captivated fans with his occasionally fiery sideline demeanor, his self-deprecating wit and folksy phrases all while demanding excellence, on and off the field, from his much larger players.Holtz became such a popular personality that after coaching his last game, in 2004 with South Carolina, he parlayed that into a broadcasting career and motivational speaking.___AP Sports Writer Michael Marot contributed to this report.

Newcastle secured a crucial 2-1 triumph against Manchester United at St James' Park on Wednesday evening, bringing their winless streak to an end in the most dramatic fashion.The victory also marked the first loss for Michael Carrick since taking charge of the Red Devils.Despite being reduced to ten men following Jacob Ramsey's dismissal for simulation in the opening period, Eddie Howe's side produced a remarkable display of resilience.William Osula proved the hero, striking a stunning 90th-minute winner to seal three points for the Magpies against the numerical odds.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe result will provide significant relief for Howe after a difficult run of form.The match descended into chaos during first-half stoppage time when Ramsey received his marching orders from referee Peter Bankes.The midfielder, already cautioned for a foul on Cunha, went to ground after attempting to round goalkeeper Senne Lammens, with Bankes deeming the contact insufficient and showing a second yellow for diving.Newcastle's frustration quickly turned to jubilation moments later when Gordon was brought down by Bruno Fernandes inside the area.The England international stepped up to take the resulting spot-kick himself, coolly stroking the ball straight down the middle to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage.Casemiro ensured the visitors would not trail for long, heading home from a Fernandes free-kick in the ninth minute of added time to restore parity.The Brazilian had endured a difficult opening 45 minutes but rose highest to beat Hall and guide his effort into the far corner.Tempers flared as the players made their way towards the dressing rooms.Fernandes and Joelinton came closest to a physical confrontation.The tunnel became a scene of heated exchanges between both squads.Home supporters directed their anger at Bankes, who had brandished four yellow cards and one red during a chaotic first period.Osula entered the fray as a substitute in the 86th minute alongside Murphy, replacing Elanga and Gordon.With the clock showing 90 minutes, the Danish striker produced a moment of magic that will live long in the memory of the St James' Park faithful.Collecting the ball on the counter-attack, he kept possession in play before cutting inside and curling a magnificent left-footed effort into the far corner.Manchester United peppered the Newcastle box with crosses during five minutes of added time, but the ten men stood firm.Ramsdale had earlier denied Zirkzee with an excellent save as the hosts defied their numerical disadvantage to claim a superb victory.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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