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USWNT finally kicks off World Cup title defense with Thailand match

The wait is finally over. After four years, the United States' women's national team will begin its World Cup title defense.

Alex Morgan hopes to translate years of sacrifices into elite World Cup run, another U.S. title

History of revolutionary women makes Reims fitting host for USWNT opening World Cup match

Daybreak is just before 6 a.m. this time of year. As the sun rises, it splinters through the windows lining the two towers of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, where at least 25 French kings were crowned through the centuries.

FSU coach Mike Martin savors win over LSU, run to CWS

Drew Mendoza's two-out hit to right center drove home Mike Salvatore from second base in the bottom of the 12th inning, lifting Florida State to a 5-4 victory over LSU that gave the Seminoles a sweep of the best-of-three Baton Rouge NCAA super regional on Sunday night.

Warriors lose Durant again, but still manage to hold off Raptors in Game 5

Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Klay Thompson added 26 and they led a season-saving surge that gave the Golden State Warriors a 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals: Kevin Durant sustains Achilles injury during Warriors' win

Golden State's Kevin Durant left for the locker room after he sustained an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Magic work out shooting prospects Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tyler Herro

The Orlando Magic worked out top shooting prospects Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Tyler Herro, as well as FSU center Christ Koumadje and UF guard KeVaughn Allen

Magic center Khem Birch raised his game in 2018-19

The Orlando Magic saw backup center Khem Birch play in integral part of their late-season push to their first playoff berth since 2012.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 76 Utah State hopes Gary Andersen's returns brings more wins

Gary Andersen returns to Utah State for his second stint as the Aggies' head coach after Matt Wells departed for the Texas Tech head coaching job. Andersen will try to keep the momentum going after last year's success at the place where he began his Football Bowl Subdivision head coaching career.

Joey Logano edges Kurt Busch and Truex in Michigan overtime

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, holding off Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. in overtime at Michigan International Speedway on Monday. It was the fifth victory of the season for Team Penske and the third in a row for Ford at Michigan.

Stanley Cup Final: Boston's veteran core got the job done to force Game 7

The Boston Bruins faced elimination Sunday against the St. Louis Blues. Their veterans responded to set up a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final.

This Dolphins linebacker is about to start his second season — so why does he think he could be a leader on this team?

Jerome Baker, in this interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, addresses his role with the Miami Dolphins, how difficult it has been learning the new defense, and how fellow linebackers Raekwon McMillian and Kiko Alonso have made progress this offseason.

Charlie Morton pitches Rays to 6-2 victory over Oakland and into first place in AL East

Charlie Morton remained unbeaten with Tampa Bay, pitching seven shutout innings en route to a 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two days, snapping a scoreless tie in the sixth inning and helping the Rays take over sole possession of the first place in the AL East with their sixth victory in seven games.

Marlins lose fifth straight, drop series opener to Cardinals

The Miami Marlins dropped the series opener to the St. Louis Cardinals. Miami has lost five straight games.

Rangers rally, beat Red Sox in 11

Danny Santana doubled to lead off the 11th inning for his fourth hit of the game and scored on Elvis Andrus' single to give the Texas Rangers a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on a night the city of Boston's concerns were focused on ex-slugger David Ortiz.

Mets-Yankees rained out; split DH on Tuesday

The scheduled Subway Series opener between the New York Mets and New York Yankees was postponed because of rain. The game was called about 30 minutes before it was supposed to start and will be made up Tuesday afternoon as part of a day-night doubleheader.

Phillies, Jerad Eickhoff blasted in lopsided loss to Diamondbacks

Phillies, Jerad Eickhoff blasted by Diamondbacks in 13-8 loss as teams combine for MLB-record 13 home runs

White Sox continue to marvel over Eloy Jimenez's titanic home run in Kansas City, but he's still looking for his 1st at home

For whatever reason, Eloy Jimenez has two radically different hitting profiles. At home, he has been a grinder; on the road, an all-or-nothing slugger.

Cubs hit 3 home runs in 1 inning but get little offense afterward in 6-5 loss to Rockies

The Cubs learned that three home runs in an inning doesn't guarantee a victory — especially at Coors Field.

Angels capitalize on Dodgers' shaky bullpen and slide to victory

Shohei Ohtani scores the winning run in the eighth inning when he slides into home plate as the Angels capitalize on the Dodgers' bullpen woes in a 5-3 win.

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