Richardson and 3 rivals advance easily through 100-meter heats at worlds

All in all, it was a low-drama start to what might be the best race of the meet, and a possible preview of more to come at the Paris Olympics next summer. BUDAPEST, Hungary — Sha’Carri Richardson, Marie-Josée Ta Lou, Shericka Jackson and defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce all won their 100-meter heats at world championships … Read more

‘They’re a fantastic team’: Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0

Spain’s first major international trophy made it the first European team to win the Women’s World Cup since Germany in 2007. SYDNEY, NSW — Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. The victory made La … Read more

Lionel Messi scores in regulation, penalties as Inter Miami beats Nashville in League Cup final

Messi calmly converted the first shot in penalties as Miami claimed its first trophy. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored for the 10th time in … Read more