MIAMI -- Luis Arraez went 5-for-5 again to raise his batting average to .400 and Jorge Soler homered as the streaking Miami Marlins routed the Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 on Monday night.

Jon Berti had three hits and Jesus Sanchez doubled twice for the Marlins, who won their fifth straight game and finished with 19 hits -- their most since getting 21 on June 1 last year in the opener of a doubleheader at Colorado. Miami improved to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 42-31.

"This is fun because we're winning and everybody gets hits," Arraez said. "I'm excited for this team. When we get to the clubhouse, we are a family."

It was the second time in his past three games that Arraez went 5-for-5, following an 0-for-15 slide that dropped his average to .378. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he became the fourth major leaguer since 1900 to have three five-hit games in a calendar month, joining three Hall of Famers: George Sisler (August 1921), Ty Cobb (July 1922) and Dave Winfield (June 1984).

Arraez has 11 days to try to become the first player since 1900 with four five-hit games in a month, which would match the most in a season in that span, joining Cobb (1922), Stan Musial (1948), Tony Gwynn (1993) and Ichiro Suzuki (2004).

"Anytime you're mentioned with Ty Cobb, that's pretty special," Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. "The way he's doing it, up the middle, when we need it. A blowout game or non-blowout game. It's special."

Arraez's three five-hit games are already the most in a single season in Marlins history. He has 102 hits in 67 games played, the second-fastest Marlins player to 100. Dee Strange-Gordon reached the century mark in 65 games in 2015.

Arraez's fifth single, a line drive to left field with the bases loaded, scored two and highlighted a five-run seventh. The crowd of 12,226 gave Arraez a standing ovation before the at-bat and chanted "Louie! Louie! Louie!" and "MVP! MVP! MVP!" once he reached first base.

"My hair stood up. I had to step away and take a deep breath," Arraez said. "I thank the fans who have come to support us and hopefully they will continue to do so."

No big league player has batted .400 for a full season since Ted Williams hit .406 for the Boston Red Sox in 1941.

Bo Bichette had two hits for the Blue Jays, shut out for the first time this season. Bichette also reached 100 hits with his leadoff single in the ninth. He and Arraez are the only players in MLB with 100 hits this season.

Soler's two-run homer and Garrett Cooper's RBI single in the third put Miami ahead 3-0. Soler drove a breaking pitch from starter Jose Berrios to left-center for his 21st homer.

The Marlins padded their lead on Soler's sacrifice fly and Sanchez's RBI groundout in the fourth.

With a huge lead, Schumaker pinch-hit for Arraez with rookie Jacob Amaya in the eighth. Amaya singled and drove in Miami's final run.

Starting pitcher Bryan Hoeing threw four scoreless innings in a bullpen game for Miami. Hoeing allowed three hits and struck out a career-high five.

Huascar Brazoban (1-1) followed and got the next six outs. He gave up one single.

Berrios (7-5) was lifted after the fourth. The right-hander permitted five runs and eight hits in his shortest outing of the season. He walked one and struck out four.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

World Athletics president slips on his running shoes and welcomes the perfect stage for the world’s best athletes to shine at the biggest event of 2023 in two months’ time

“With the introduction of the super-fast Mondo track of the National Athletics Centre, the stage is set for exhilarating battles and historic performances at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest.” These are the words of World Athletics president Seb Coe after running the first lap on the new track together with local young athletes.

The build-up through the one-day meetings of the Wanda Diamond League and the Continental Tour have seen some thrills and spills already.

And you don’t need to wait long for finals. They have been set throughout the Championships from the first day, Saturday August 19. All athletes are looking for a loud crowd to keep them focused on medals and records. But a passionate home crowd is super important to Hungarian athletes and their performances.

On day one, the men’s shot put is the first final in the stadium – defending champion Ryan Crouser of the United States broke the world record recently and will duel with two-time world champion Joe Kovacs (who may be in a USA vest but has family ties much closer to here – his grandfather is from the village of St Peter’s Tree in Hungary).

For those who want a weekend of watching the strongest men in athletics, Sunday August 20 features the men’s hammer throw.

“I don’t need to tell the people of Hungary that there is a huge national tradition in this event. Five of Hungary’s 10 Olympic athletics gold medals are for the hammer. And Hungary’s very own Bence Halász, who won the European Athletics silver medal in Munich last year and bronze at the World Champs in Doha in 2019 will be wanting his home crowd to give him a little extra muscle,” said Coe.

The National Athletics Centre in Budapest, a brand new, purpose-built facility, is emerging as the Central European region’s athletics stronghold.

“As Budapest and the whole country prepares to welcome athletes from more than 200 countries; for Central European fans this is a unique opportunity to see the world’s best athletes compete in their own region.  My message to all of you is don’t miss out.  Book your tickets and your place in history now,” added Coe.

This historic occasion marks the first time in the 40-year history of the World Athletics Championships that a Central European country has been granted the opportunity to host the world’s third-largest sporting event.

“We are organising the biggest sporting event of the year, and the level of interest we have already witnessed is extraordinary. With tens of thousands of international fans and our very own passionate Hungarian supporters, we have already sold over 190,000 tickets. The World Championships will be broadcast to an estimated one billion viewers worldwide, bringing immeasurable value and pride to Hungary,” said Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defence and responsible for Sport and the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 organisation.

The Minister encouraged fellow sports enthusiasts to witness the remarkable performances of Hungarian athletes firsthand, cheering them on throughout the thrilling opening weekend and celebrating their potential podium finishes.

On Saturday (June 17), the track that witnessed Coe’s inaugural lap will be open for everyone to experience, ahead of the world’s top athletes competing in August. The National Athletics Centre’s family opening day on June 17 invites participants to enjoy the track and engage in races, free of charge.

Additionally, participants can seize the opportunity to purchase tickets for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, from August 19 to 27, at an exclusive 50% discount. Secure your tickets now at tickets.wabudapest23.com.

Swedish study shows positive results after athletes aged 12-15 and their coaches are given more information and support online

The number of injuries in youth athletes is significantly reduced when coaches and parents have access to digital information on adolescent growth. That is one of the key findings of a study from Sweden which has been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Jenny Jacobsson, physiotherapist and visiting researcher at the Athletics Research Center at Linköping University, has worked as a medical co-ordinator for the Swedish national athletics team for many years and has seen the impact of injuries on athletes.

A survey of injuries in Swedish athletics showed that one of the main causes of injury was prior injury. That is, the earlier an athlete is injured in their career, the higher the likelihood that they will be injured later and more frequently. But causes of injury in youth sports is a complex matter.

Together with her colleagues, Jacobsson has developed a digital health platform containing information for parents and youth coaches on adolescent growth and how this is affected by training, with a focus on athletes aged 12-15.

Researchers carried out a study where 21 athletics clubs with athletes aged 12-15 were randomised into two groups: an intervention group and a control group. For four months, the intervention group parents and coaches were given access to the digital information platform, which at the time was not open to outsiders (but is now open to anyone). They were also regularly encouraged to log in and explore its content.

The researchers noted that the clubs given access to the information showed significantly lower injury incidence and that it took twice as long for the first injury to occur. Moreover, the effect was greater in large clubs. 

Young endurance runner is racking up age-group titles as he goes from strength to strength

James Dargan has been on the radar for a few years now. When Covid hit, he had just earned his first international vest and was riding high. The lockdowns halted that progress but he has fought back with determination and in April won the TCS Mini London Marathon to add to the 3000m title he won at last year’s English Schools Championships. After receiving his medal from 1500m world champion Jake Wightman, he is now inspired to continue grafting and chase that Olympic dream.

The 17-year-old’s PBs are 3:44.47 for 1500m, 8:04.53 for 3000m and 14:03.10 for 5000m.

When did you first realise you wanted to pursue running?

It was after arguably one of the biggest wins of my career – my local cross-country league. I won it on a technicality because my main opponent was racing at the nationals which I hadn’t qualified for. This may sound irrelevant as a win but in terms of where it all started and what it meant to me (and my mum), it really kickstarted my love for running.

Was there ever another sport for you?

I started out playing football. That got me into running – going out with Mum to get my fitness up. I also swam a lot and it really helped with fitness and to appreciate the dedication it takes to improve and achieve in sport. Those early morning swimming sessions were no joke!

Middle or long distance running? Do you have a preference?

My cardio fitness has always been one of my strengths. I can’t say the same for my acceleration, which is notoriously non-existent! I’m progressing towards 5000m, as I feel that’s best for me when balancing my cardio with my ability to wind up races to fast closing laps. I ran my debut 5000m on the track recently with a 14:03 which was almost a British under-17 record so that’s where I’m looking to specialise.

What’s the ultimate dream?

If the Olympics isn’t the dream of every athlete my age I’d love to know what is! But it’s a big world and I’ve currently run very little of it. The next step is bigger international competitions and hopefully the US for university. 

How have you managed balancing school, training and having a social life?

Being totally honest, I haven’t managed it anywhere near well enough. My transition to sixth form, alongside a massively increased focus on athletics, has changed a lot in my life. It’s been tough mentally and physically, but I know if I want to achieve my goals, I’ve got a lot to do.

How did it feel to win the 3000m at the English Schools last summer?

That was a big moment for me. I’d never really run in a big track championship race, so to go in as the favourite and come out with a win was incredible. It also meant I qualified for England Schools in Belfast, where I met other athletes on the team who have become some of my closest friends. I’m hoping to replicate that run and defend my title in the senior field.

We’ve seen you take top spot at the under-17 race at the Mini Marathon. 

It’s one of my favourite events. I first qualified in 2022 but didn’t know the course and kicked too early so went from first to finishing fifth. It was satisfying to come back in a stacked field and take the win, which is one of the biggest of my career because of who was there and especially in front of the world champion Jake Wightman.

How inspiring was it being handed your medal by Jake? 

I met Jake the night before and promised him I would win in return for him signing my forehead, so that was an amusing reunion on the podium! He was such a nice guy and it’s inspiring to meet someone who’s come through the British cross-country circuit, running the same courses I am now and gone on to become world champion.

You now join an illustrious list of Mini Marathon winners which includes Mo Farah. How good does that sound?

I’m honoured to be on the list with such a strong history of British athletes. Now the next steps for me are to beat their times on the track, which I’ve already begun trying to do. I’ve beaten Mo’s 5km time as an U17, so that’s given me the motivation to chase more times and records, hopefully alongside qualifications and a first GB vest for the European Under-20 Champs in August.

Do you have another career highlight so far?

Coming fourth at the English Schools Cross Country Championships in 2020. I’d recently been welcomed into the Mick Woods army of AFD so was hoping for a strong performance – a top 30 finish. I had the race of my life, coming from nowhere to somehow running alongside the biggest talents of my age group, lads that had beaten me for years and who I had been working hard to try to get up to. That was the realisation for me that I may actually have a future in this whole running thing, so to get my first England vest from that was huge motivation.

What has been the hardest thing you’ve had to overcome?

Covid. I went into it with such high spirits after my success at English Schools, but to be confined in lockdown was extremely tough. My training went downhill as I lost motivation but, as the lockdowns began easing, I got back into some sessions and runs with my friend Dan who’d also got an England vest in Liverpool. Without him I doubt I would have come out of lockdown in anywhere near the form I was in. On reflection, I’m grateful for the chance Covid offered to reassess my situation and rediscover my love for the sport that I had begun to lose as one Covid run melted into another.

What would James now say to James who was just starting out?

The main thing is to not take it too seriously. Covid helped me realise my love for the sport didn’t come from success or the hard work but from the people around me. If we all work for each other and have a laugh while doing it, nothing can really go wrong.  

This article first appeared in the May issue of AW magazine, which you can buy here

Cameron Norrie marked his first appearance on the British grass courts since last year's Wimbledon semi-finals with a confident win at Queen's.

Compatriot Ryan Peniston, who reached the quarter-finals last year, earned an impressive win on his return after being given a wildcard.

The world number 265 shocked 37th-ranked Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4 6-2.

Dan Evans, Britain's second highest-ranked man, will aim to secure a hat-trick of home victories later on Monday when he plays American Sebastian Korda.

A busy day for the British contingent will be rounded off when 167th-ranked Jan Choinski - another player given a wildcard - takes on Italian sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti.

Former world number one Andy Murray, who won the ATP Challenger tournament in Nottingham on Sunday, plays his opening match on Tuesday.

Five-time singles champion Murray faces a step up in class when he takes on Australian seventh seed Alex de Minaur.

Norrie happy to be back on the grass

Two weeks after losing in the third round on the French Open clay, Norrie was back on home turf as he looks to replicate a thrilling run at Wimbledon 12 months ago.

In his first match on grass since losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic at SW19, the fifth seed moved well in a solid victory.

The 27-year-old is only planning to compete at Queen's before Wimbledon begins on 3 July and his objective of playing as many matches as possible this week started positively.

Norrie edged a tight opening set by breaking to love in the 10th game and gained further control by taking 40th-ranked Kecmanovic's serve early in the second set.

While the Serb instantly broke back, Norrie had a chance to seal the match in the 12th game but had to be patient, ultimately taking his fifth match point when Kecmanovic hit a stretching forehand long.

"It feels good to be back on the grass and back playing in London," said Norrie, who had led 6-2 in the tie-break.

"It wasn't easy to get over the line, I had a couple of chances towards the end of the second set, I donated my serve at 3-1 and then he saved a number of match points.

"I was glad to see the forehand fly long at the end. It is always tricky in the first match on grass and there are a few things to work on, but I enjoyed that."

Norrie will face either Australian Jordan Thompson or 2016 Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic of Canada.

Peniston hungry for more Queen's success

Peniston, 27, reached a career-high of 123rd in the world last summer on the back of a superb run to the Queen's quarter-finals, which also brought his inspiring story of beating cancer as a child to a wider audience.

The left-hander from Essex was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma - a soft tissue tumour - at the age of one, needing chemotherapy and surgery over 18 months before recovering.

After registering eye-catching victories over Norwegian top seed Casper Ruud and Argentine world number 46 Francisco Cerundolo to reach the last eight last year, Peniston said he hoped his family would be "very proud" of his journey.

Since then he has dropped outside the top 250 and, after not playing in the main draw of a top-level event in 2023, was given a wildcard at the west London club this year.

Peniston justified that decision with another memorable performance against 24-year-old Humbert, who won the grass-court title in Halle two years ago but was out-of-sorts against the British number seven.

"I loved playing here last year so to come back feels pretty comfortable on the court," said Peniston, who also has the pressure of defending the ranking points he earned 12 months ago.

"It gave me a lot of confidence I can play at that level and gave me the hunger to do it more."

Peniston will face Danish second seed Holger Rune or American Maxime Cressy in the second round.

Scotland lock Alex Craig is joining Scarlets from Gloucester for the 2023-24 season.

Like their regional rivals, Scarlets are cutting costs and have lost lock options Lewis Rawlins, Tom Price and Aaron Shingler among 15 departures.

Scarlets boss Dwayne Peel says twice-capped Craig will add "international quality" to their pack.

For Gloucester academy product Craig, the move is a "fresh start playing in an exciting competition that is the URC [United Rugby Championship]".

He added: "Scarlets are a big club with a proud fan base and play a real exciting brand of rugby."

Peel said Craig is "a young athletic forward".

He added: "I'm looking forward to seeing him play and it's been great to welcome him to Parc y Scarlets for our first day back."

Versatile Wales back Ioan Lloyd, wing Tomi Lewis and Loughborough University students Teddy Leatherbarrow and Charlie Titcombe are also new Scarlets faces as they adjust following those 15 departures.

Forward Connor Bedard, the projected top pick in the upcoming NHL draft, was named the inaugural winner of the IIHF Male Player of the Year Award Monday.

"This is such a huge honour," Bedard said, per the International Ice Hockey Federation. "I'm not sure how to compare it to others I've received, but it's pretty incredible to receive this award with all the unbelievable players that have competed in the IIHF this season and the amazing players that were nominated for this award."

Bedard, 17, led Canada to the gold medal at the World Junior Championship with a tournament-best 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in January.

He swept the player of the year, top prospect and top scorer awards at the Canadian Hockey League awards this month after recording 143 points (71 goals, 72 assists) in 52 games for the Regina Pats.

Bedard, from North Vancouver, British Columbia, is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft June 28-29 in Nashville.

The 123rd U.S. Open has wrapped and Wyndham Clark was the last man standing. In this Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Laver dig into all the storylines.

They start by dissecting how Clark won and what hold for his future. They then turn their attention to Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler. It was another bitter defeat for McIlroy and a disappointing finish for Fowler, but Rex and Lav say both have reason for optimism.

And they also weigh in on the site. Los Angeles Country Club received plenty of praise and criticism. Their thoughts?

Check out the podcast about and the highlighted bullet points below:

• (0:00)  Opening thoughts on Sunday at LACC ( and a missed redeye flight)
• (1:49) Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open; how did he do it?
• (7:27) The a one-off for Clark or the start of something big?
• (14:10) Another near miss for McIlroy; how does this compare?
• (24:30) Thoughts on LACC venue and the sparse crowds
• (33:24) Despite Sunday, a huge week for Fowler
• (40:38) Final thought from the 123rd U.S. Open

Here's how you can access live streams to Golf Channel's coverage this week. Click on the link for direct access to that event (all times ET). The times represent the live streams and the televised coverage. For events that are tape-delayed, the coverage times are also noted.

All events listed below will be broadcast on Golf Channel, unless otherwise noted. Those airing on NBC and simulcast on Peacock are highlighted. For this weekend's KPMG Women's PGA Championship coverage, you can stay on Peacock throughout the telecast or switch to NBC at the designated time.

You will also notice QR codes during Golf Channel and NBC Sports’ digital and TV coverage. If you see one pop up on your screen, open the camera app on your mobile device and hover over the code. The camera app will automatically read the code and take you to this page for the weekly rundown or directly to the stream being promoted on coverage.

Stream links will be updated as made available.

Thursday

6:30-Noon (GC): BMW International Open, Round 1 (DP World Tour)

• 10 a.m. - noon ET exclusively on live stream

11AM-3PM (GC/Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 1 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

3-6PM (GC/Peacock): Travelers Championship, Round 1 (PGA Tour)

5-7PM (Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 1 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

Friday

6:30-Noon (GC): BMW International Open, Round 2 (DP World Tour)

• 10 a.m. - noon ET exclusively on live stream

11AM-3PM (GC/Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 2 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

1-3PM (GC/Peacock): Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, Round 1 (PGA Tour Champions)

• Tape-delayed; will air 7-9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel

3-6PM (GC/Peacock): Travelers Championship, Round 2 (PGA Tour)

5-7PM (Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 2 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

Saturday

7:30-Noon (GC): BMW International Open, Round 3 (DP World Tour)

11AM-3PM (Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 3 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

1-3PM (GC/Peacock): Travelers Championship, Round 3 (PGA Tour)

3-6PM (CBS): Travelers Championship, Round 3 (PGA Tour)

3-6PM (GC/Peacock): Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, Round 2 (PGA Tour Champions)

3-6PM (NBC/Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 3 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

Sunday

7:30-Noon (GC): BMW International Open, Round 4 (DP World Tour)

11AM-2PM (Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 4 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

1-3PM (GC/Peacock): Travelers Championship, Round 4 (PGA Tour)

2-6PM (NBC/Peacock): KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Round 4 (PGAA/LPGA Tour)

3-6PM (CBS): Travelers Championship, Round 4 (PGA Tour)

3-6PM (GC/Peacock): Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, Round 3 (PGA Tour Champions)

A fan was banned from attending matches for four years Monday for wearing a shirt to this month's FA Cup final that made an offensive reference to the Hillsborough Stadium disaster where 97 Liverpool fans died.

James White smiled and chuckled after receiving his punishment, which also included a fine of 1,000 pounds ($1,280).

White, 33, pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates' Court in London to displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

White wore a Manchester United jersey with the number "97" and the words "Not Enough" on the back to the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on June 3.

Manchester City won the match 2-1 against United, which is also a big rival of Liverpool.

The Football Association said that it spotted the offensive shirt on social media and security tracked down the man wearing it, leading to his arrest.

"It is hard to imagine a more ... offensive reference to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster," district judge Mark Jabbitt said.

The judge added that the shirt worn by White bore a "hateful expression,″"calling it an "abhorrent message," and that the impact of his actions are "profound and distressing."

According to testimony, White told police after he was arrested: "You haven't even asked me what the T-shirt means. My grandad died aged 97 and didn't have enough kids."

The prosecution said White had "many" previous convictions, dating most recently to 2021, but none were football-related.

The tragedy at Hillsborough in Sheffield, a city in northern England, occurred during an FA Cup semifinal match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest when thousands of Liverpool fans flooded a standing-room section behind a goal in the overcrowded arena.

Victims were crushed against metal fences, trampled or suffocated in Britain's worst sports disaster.

Fans were blamed for years for the disaster, but after an initial inquest concluded that it was an accident, a subsequent inquiry in 2016 blamed failures on police, the ambulance service, and the Sheffield Wednesday team that plays at the stadium.

The Hillsborough tragedy and other disasters in the sport continue to echo in football stadiums for the wrong reasons in what the Premier League has condemned as "tragedy chanting."

Two months ago, Chelsea apologised for their fans who taunted Liverpool visitors in chants that referred to Hillsborough. A few days earlier, City had apologised to Liverpool for similar choruses of cheers. In March, Liverpool and United jointly appealed to fans to end hateful chants before their match in Liverpool.

Diane Lynn, vice chair of Hillsborough Survivor Supporters Alliance, said it was "very personal" for people who were at Hillsborough that day and that survivors suffered with "guilt."

"How dare he make us feel like this," she said of White.