Yankees pitcher impresses in MLB debut...D.J. taming Shinnecock Hills...and Ronaldo shines in World Cup thriller. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Do the New York Yankees have another young star in the making on the mound? 23-year-old Jonathan Loaisiga, a native of Nicaragua, made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday and gave up three hits in five shutout innings. The Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 at Yankee Stadium. Photo by USA Today
Top right: It's U.S. Open week, and that usually means there will be very few players under par. Dustin Johnson is the only player under par at the halfway point. He fired a 67 on Friday to get to -4 through two rounds at Shinnecock Hills. He enters the weekend with a four-stroke lead. Photo by USA Today
Bottom: Soccer's biggest stars on the world's biggest stage. Friday's World Cup action in Russia included a thrilling 3-3 draw between Portugal and Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) scored all three of Portugal's goals, including a free kick in the 88th minute that salvaged the draw. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi (right) had a penalty kick saved in the second half today, as his Argentina side was held to a 1-1 draw with Iceland. Photos by USA Today and Reuters
