Italy wins bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Italy won the bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday and will host the games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

US advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Spain 2-1

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Spain 2-1 Monday in the knockout round of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, sending the team a step closer to defending its title.

U.S. Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit

U.S. Soccer and players for the women's national team have tentatively agreed to mediate a lawsuit that accuses the federation of gender discrimination and seeks equitable pay.

USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0 in final group game of Women's World Cup

USWNT defeated Sweden 2-0 Thursday in their third and final group-stage game of the Women's World Cup. Both teams will advance to the knockout round of the tournament.

What you need to know before the US faces off against Sweden in Group F's last match in the WWC

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.

Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity

Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.

Gary Woodland wins U.S. Open

Gary Woodland has captured the U.S. Open, overcoming the back-nine pressure at Pebble Beach to hold off two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka for a three-shot victory.

USWNT clinches spot in knockout rounds with 3-0 win over Chile

Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals for the United Stated in a somewhat subdued 3-0 victory over Chile that advanced the defending Women's World Cup champions to the round of 16.

USWNT looks to continue strong start to World Cup campaign

PARIS (AP) - The United States gets back on the field at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, just as the uproar following its opening 13-0 win is quieting down.

Patriots drop tampering charges against Texans

Houston asked the Patriots for permission to speak with Caserio on Monday about their vacant GM position, after firing Brian Gaine on Friday. Gaine lasted just 17 months as Texans GM.

Thailand goalkeeper thanks Carli Lloyd for reaching out after USWNT's 13-0 win

The goalkeeper who allowed 13 goals when the United States routed Thailand at the Women's World Cup has thanked Carli Lloyd for offering words of encouragement following the humiliating defeat. Lloyd sought out Sukanya Chor Charoenying immediately following the record-breaking U.S. national team's victory. Sukanya wasn't even expected to start in the opener but got the nod over...