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

Former Dallas Trinity FC player just got called up to the United States women’s national team

Sam Meza, who came to Dallas Trinity FC on loan from the Seattle Reign, was called up to the U.S. women’s national team for June and July friendly matches. DALLAS — Former Dallas Trinity FC midfielder Samantha Meza has been called up to the United States women’s national team (USWNT) for June and July friendly … Read more

San Antonio Spurs’ Castle spends off season at alma mater; Ex-Spurs player Belinelli retires from basketball

Stephon Castle works out at UConn, and former Spurs player Marco Belinelli retires from basketball after an incredible career. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Stephon Castle spent a part of his offseason with a return to UConn, where he got in some work on the court. Champs are here‼️🗣️ pic.twitter.com/ThyQoa5Cwe — UConn Men’s Basketball … Read more