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Steven Tyler as a country singer?Dream on, right?Well...not quite. The Aerosmith frontman does not consider 2016's "We're All Somebody From Somewhere," his first-ever solo album, to be pure country. But it does display the allure and influence Tyler feels from taking his music to Nashville, where the album was recorded.

Rollin' down the rock 'n' roll river hasn't always been smooth for John Fogerty.But he keeps on chooglin' nevertheless.A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival and a solo artist since 1972, Fogerty is considered one of American rock's top songwriters, with some tunes -- such as "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Centerfield" -- that have reach rarified, iconic status.

One soccer superstar advanced thanks to a teammate's unlikely goal, while another can move on Tuesday if his team delivers a clutch performance.An unpredictable World Cup thundered on Monday without a team from the United States as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal earned a berth in the knockout stage with a 1-1 draw against Iran, and Uruguay won Group A with a 3-0 victory over surprising Russia.

DETROIT >> Edwin Jackson figures he'll enjoy pitching for as long as teams are willing to put him on the mound.Jackson tied a record Monday when he played for his 13th major league club, allowing a run in six innings for the Oakland Athletics in their 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Called up from Triple-A for his first big league appearance of 2018, Jackson matched the mark for most teams set by former reliever Octavio Dotel.

UTICA >> Tyler Pagano hit a three-run home run in the first inning and Jake Barbee went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead the Westside Woolly Mammoths (9-8) to a 6-1 victory over the Eastside Diamond Hoppers (9-8) Sunday afternoon at Jimmy John's Field.Left-handed hurler Jake Angus picked up his first win of the season after tossing 6.

OMAHA, Neb. >> Game 1 of the College World Series finals between Arkansas and Oregon State has been postponed until Tuesday night because of severe weather in the Omaha area.Rain fell most of the day Monday, and officials announced late in the afternoon that the game would be delayed. The decision to postpone came 90 minutes after the scheduled first pitch.

MOSCOW >> Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams still have a chance. With two groups finished and six still playing, here's a look at who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup.

Allegations of sexual abuse carried out over decades by team physicians at Michigan State and Ohio State are sending ripples through university athletics departments, with some schools exploring whether more oversight is needed for figures in such powerful positions.The scandals involving former Michigan State team doctor Larry Nassar, who was also a physician for USA Gymnastics, and Richard Strauss, a former Ohio State doctor, reveal how the trust and intimacy granted to team physicians can also provide cover for sexual predators.

The first big free agent re-signing with his own team is just the beginning of what's to come around the NHL.Defenseman John Carlson signed a $64 million, eight-year deal with the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. His agent and the representatives for other pending unrestricted free agents were able to start talking to any interested teams on Sunday at the beginning of the negotiating window that precedes the opening of the market July 1.

In 1964, Boston reliever Dick Radatz struck out 181 batters in 79 relief appearances, setting a mark that still stands.According to Baseball-Reference.com, it's the most strikeouts in one year for a pitcher with zero starts.Relievers were used differently back then - Radatz threw 157 innings while setting his record - but even in today's more specialized environment, Milwaukee's Josh Hader has a chance to finish the season with a staggering strikeout total.