DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates

DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk. PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) … Read more

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