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USWNT says it won't underestimate Netherlands in World Cup final

The reigning world champion will face the European champion for the 2019 World Cup title.

U.S. women's national team determined to build on World Cup buzz, grow game

One event has influenced sports, politics, pop culture and television conversations during the past month. The 2019 World Cup permeated the women's soccer sphere and broke viewing records, attendance records and scoring records.

Megan Rapinoe remains candid, unfiltered day before World Cup final

A cannonade of camera clicks made Megan Rapinoe stop for a second, pull her head back slightly and quietly say, "Whoa!" when she entered the room.

Orlando City takes another scheduling hit as Philadelphia match postponed until Sunday

Relentless lightning in Philadelphia forced the league to postpone Orlando City's rematch against the Union to Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The decision comes as a blow to the Lions, who now face the challenge of playing three matches in seven days.

U.S. to battle rival Mexico for Gold Cup title

Anything less than a 2019 Gold Cup final appearance Sunday could have been an indictment of United States men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter's short tenure.

Orlando Pride hang on to beat Washington Spirit, win first home game of the season

Marc Skinner took a unique approach to managing the Orlando Pride's match against the Washington Spirit Saturday.

Rain-postponed Coke Zero Sugar 400 is proof that Fourth of July racing in Daytona lost its identity years ago | Commentary

The rain-soaked Coke Zero Sugar 400 is proof that Fourth of July racing in Daytona has lost its identity years ago.

Coke Zero Sugar 400 delayed until Sunday at 1 p.m. due to storms

Bad weather continued to plague Daytona International Speedway this weekend, postponing Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 until 1 p.m. Sunday.

Daytona fans hope race date change helps boost sport

The traditional Fourth of July race in Daytona Beach has been an annual event for Andrea Sheerick and many NASCAR fans across the country, but the streak ends after this weekend.

Magic center Mo Bamba returns to court, shines in Summer League opener

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba showed little rust and delivered an efficient offensive performance in his first NBA game since late January.

Magic finalize deals with free agents Nikola Vucevic, Terrence Ross and Al-Farouq Aminu, waive Timofey Mozgov

The Orlando Magic and free-agent shooting guard Terrence Ross have made their reunion official. The team also has signed free agent forward Al-Farouq Aminu.

Magic guard Markelle Fultz takes jumper in Instagram video

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz, who has been recovering from an injury that sidelined him the past season, was captured shooting the basketball during a brief Instagram video posted late Friday.

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well

The four-team NBA trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat — with a new $142 million four-year contract — was one of the first big moves to get done Saturday once the league's offseason moratorium ended. But many of the other massive moves, such as Kawhi Leonard's signing with the L.A. Clippers and the trade to have Paul George join him, remained unfinished.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal easily win

While 15-year-old Coco Gauff piqued interest for Wimbledon fans this week, Saturday belonged to legends like Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

D'Arnaud homers in 9th to lead Rays past Yankees 4-3

Travis d'Arnaud hit a two-out homer off Chad Green in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Yankees 4-3. Aaron Hicks had tied it at 3 in the top of the ninth for the Yankees, homering on a 2-2, two-out pitch from Colin Poche. D'Arnaud's winning homer off Green got the Rays back within 7 1/2 games of the AL East-leading Yankees, who had won the first two games of a four-game series in extra innings. It was just New York's third loss in its last 19 games.

Marlins rally by Braves, powered by three-run fifth inning

Starlin Castro, Jorge Alfaro drill three hits each as Marlins -- who had 5 runs in previous 4 games -- pepper Braves in Atlanta.

Cubs beat Lucas Giolito for the second time in a 6-3 win against the White Sox

The Cubs defeated White Sox All-Star Lucas Giolito for the second time, as a big fifth inning led to a 6-3 win Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Jake Arrieta says Todd Frazier can come see him, and he'll 'put a dent in his skull'

Tomas Nido hit a three-run double that put the angry New York Mets ahead to stay in a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that included four hits batters Saturday night in the latest testy game between the teams.

Andrew Heaney pays tribute to Tyler Skaggs in Angels' loss to Astros

Andrew Heaney's first pitch of the Angels' 4-0 loss to the Astros was a languid overhand curveball — the specialty of late teammate and friend Tyler Skaggs.

Jorge Masvidal delivers fastest knockout in UFC history, says 'you're welcome for ending that dude'

Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren with a flying knee five seconds into their fight.

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