Senegal women’s basketball team members denied US visas, prime minister says

The team has plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month. SENEGAL, — The Senegalese women’s basketball team has scrapped plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month after several players and team officials had their visas … Read more

Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to ‘hostile’ atmospheres

The opening week for the monthlong tournament across the U.S. has seen some wildly fluctuating attendances. MIAMI — As kickoff approached it was clear — the fans weren’t coming. The Club World Cup, soccer’s shiny, new competition, has been billed as the event to breathe new life into the world’s most popular sport. It began a … Read more

Women’s tackle football gives female athletes opportunities in a game dominated by men

The Women’s National Football Conference will have its title game on the network for the first time. The game will be broadcast live on Saturday from Frisco. FRISCO, Texas —  Football players were running, throwing, catching, blocking and tackling — with a steady stream of trash talk between whistles — as the sun set on … Read more

Angels manager Ron Washington, former Texas Rangers manager, out indefinitely due to health concerns

LA Angels manager Ron Washington will miss games due to health; Ray Montgomery to manage against Astros. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath … Read more