It was the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States. MELBOURNE, VIC — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16 on Sunday. It was … Read more
Video posted by ESPN’s SportsCenter showed a fan in a Messi Inter Miami jersey trying to get close to the team’s bus as they arrived at their hotel in Plano. PLANO, Texas — North Texas soccer fans were understandably excited for Lionel Messi’s arrival this weekend, ahead of Inter Miami’s match at FC Dallas. One … Read more
The United States was vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. MELBOURNE, VIC — The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it’s wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated from the tournament. The Americans’ bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title … Read more
France’s capital city is spending massively on water-management projects that officials say will make pollution caused by storms less frequent. PARIS, France — Heavy rains in Paris have led to the cancellation on Sunday of a swimming event in the River Seine that was to be a test for next year’s Summer Olympics, but Games … Read more
The United States was vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. MELBOURNE, VIC — Lina Hurtig’s converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women’s World Cup. U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig’s attempt, … Read more
Biles soared to victory in the U.S. Classic on Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics. HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go. It’s the only time she seemed … Read more
NASCAR said Gragson violated the member conduct of its rule book, without providing details. BROOKLYN, Michigan — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. “I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions … Read more