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Megan Rapinoe's brace sends USWNT to World Cup semifinals, seals 2-1 win over France

The United States women's national team players said nothing would distract them -- and it didn't. They were outpossessed and outshot, but the Americans finished their chances and are going on to meet England in the semifinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup. Megan Rapinoe scored both goals in the 2-1 victory over host France, played in front of a raucous announced crowd of 45,595 at Parc des Princes.

U.S., France atmosphere lives up to hype during World Cup prize fight

And the intense U.S. 2-1 win over France in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals delivered the exact level of madness players and fans hoped for ahead of Friday night's match.

Orlando City SC stars Sydney Leroux, Dom Dwyer welcome new baby girl

Orlando City SC stars Sydney Leroux and Dom Dwyer announced the arrival of their baby girl.

Magic absolutely, positively, definitely, doubtlessly must bring back Vooch! | Commentary

As NBA free agency begins, the Orlando Magic must bring back Nikola Vucevic.

Magic free agent Nikola Vucevic reportedly will get 4-year, $90 million offer from Orlando

The Orlando Magic are reportedly poised to offer Nikola Vucevic a four-year, $90 million deal with the hope of locking him in at the start of free agency Sunday afternoon.

Orlando's Erickson Lubin looks to stay on comeback trail with Showtime fight Saturday

Super welterweight Erickson Lubin of Orlando is scheduled to fight Frenchmen Zakaria Attou in a World Boxing Council title eliminator boxing match Saturday night in Houston.

Wimbledon draw sets up possible Federer-Nadal semifinal; V. Williams to face 15-year-old 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal set up for a potential semifinal at Wimbledon; Serena Williams in tough quarter of women's bracket

Host Rays fall 5-0 to Rangers, who tie Tampa Bay for No. 1 wild card

Lance Lynn struck out 10 over eight innings of three-hit ball as the Texas Rangers beat the host Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 for their season-best sixth-consecutive win.

Anderson, Cooper anchor Marlins' win over Phillies

Brian Anderson hits fourth home run in past 10 games as Marlins snap three-game home losing streak

British baseball has never taken off despite proud history

Baseball has never been as big as soccer or cricket in Britain, but it has deep roots — by some measure, in fact, deeper than its storied history in the United States.

It may take a miracle to save the Mets from their own bullpen

Even Mickey Callaway says it may "take a miracle."

White Sox take series opener vs. Twins 6-4 behind solid start from Ross Detwiler and 2-run homers from James McCann and Eloy Jimenez

Ross Detwiler came through for the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits in five solid innings on the way to a 6-4 victory over the Twins.

Cole Hamels heads to injured list after Cubs' 6-3 loss to Reds, which could mean Adbert Alzolay will be around awhile

Pitcher Cole Hamels left the Cubs' 6-3 loss to Cincinnati on Friday after throwing warming up before the second inning. He's headed to the injured list.

Orioles hitting, pitching align for 13-0 win over Indians

In the 13-0 win over the Cleveland Indians, the Orioles pitchers and batters matched strong performances.

Hyun-Jin Ryu is pummeled in Dodgers' 13-9 loss to Rockies

Hyun-Jin Ryu surrendered seven runs and nine hits, including three homers, in four-plus innings as the Dodgers' 12-game winning streak over the Rockies ended.

Matt Olson makes a mockery of Angels' pitching plans as A's homers snap win streak

The flaws of relying on a new-wave trend were exposed on an evening that Oakland's Matt Olson didn't let a single mistake go unscathed.

Tatis, Hosmer power Padres' winning first half

Back-to-back homers key Padres' comeback win over the Cardinals

Pictures: NASCAR's 2019 Cup Series race winners

See photos of weekly winners in the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR race series, starting with the 61th Daytona 500 on Feb. 17 won by Denny Hamlin.

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