Aug. 2, 2010 / 12:28 AM

MLS: Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2

CARSON, Calif., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Marco Pappa, Collins John and Mike Banner scored in the first half Sunday to send the Chicago Fire to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

After the trio put the Fire (5-5-5) up 3-0, attacker Landon Donovan scored two penalty-kick goals to bring the Galaxy (12-3-4) back into contention.

The goals were Donovan's fourth and fifth this season, and the 100th and 101st of his Major League Soccer career. He is the second-fastest player to reach 100 goals behind the New England Revolution's Taylor Twellman.

It was the Galaxy's first home loss this season.

Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant buys stake in Paris Saint-Germain soccer

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Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant buys stake in Paris Saint-Germain soccer

June 20 (UPI) -- Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant purchased a stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the French Ligue 1 soccer franchise announced Friday.

NHL: Longtime Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews to sign with Jets

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NHL: Longtime Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews to sign with Jets

June 20 (UPI) -- Longtime Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews agreed to a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced Friday.

Tennis star Jannik Sinner, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli release song

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Tennis star Jannik Sinner, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli release song

June 20 (UPI) -- Top-ranked tennis star Jannik Sinner and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli collaborated on a new single titled "Polvere e Gloria," which they released Friday.

Forward Sam Bennett hints at return to NHL champion Florida Panthers

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Forward Sam Bennett hints at return to NHL champion Florida Panthers

MIAMI, June 20 (UPI) -- Stanley Cup star Sam Bennett, who is set to hit free agency, hinted at plans to return to the Florida Panthers during title celebrations, but his agent told UPI on Friday no contract is signed amid ongoing negotiations.

Trainers O'Brien, Gosden dominate early days of Royal Ascot

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Trainers O'Brien, Gosden dominate early days of Royal Ascot

June 29 (UPI) -- Trainers Aidan O'Brien and the father-son team of John and Thady Gosden dominated the first three days of the Royal Ascot meeting.

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball

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Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball

June 20 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the face with a 105.1-mph foul ball and hospitalized, but was coherent and remained conscious, manager Kevin Cash told reporters after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Dave Roberts pushes fellow manager Mike Shildt in Dodgers-Padres tiff

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Dave Roberts pushes fellow manager Mike Shildt in Dodgers-Padres tiff

June 20 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pushed his San Diego Padres counterpart, Mike Shildt, as benches cleared during a ninth-inning quarrel between the MLB rivals at Dodger Stadium.

NBA Finals: Desperate Pacers find 'belief' vs. Thunder, force Game 7

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NBA Finals: Desperate Pacers find 'belief' vs. Thunder, force Game 7

June 19 (UPI) -- Opportunistic defensive mentality, breathless effort and selfless ball movement propelled an Indiana Pacers thrashing of the Oklahoma City Thunder, tying the NBA Finals on Thursday in Indianapolis and forcing a Game 7.

Fox buys Mexican sports broadcast platform Caliente TV

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Fox buys Mexican sports broadcast platform Caliente TV

June 19 (UPI) -- Fox Corporation Thursday said it has acquired Mexico's Caliente TV, a sports broadcasting platform.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe hospitalized during U.S. tour

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe hospitalized during U.S. tour

June 19 (UPI) -- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is undergoing treatment at a hospital for acute gastroenteritis, the La Liga soccer franchise announced Thursday.