Grieving Angels beat Rangers 9-4 day after death of Skaggs

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kole Calhoun circled the bases after a punctuating home run for the grieving Los Angeles Angels in their first game since 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs died. As the stocky outfielder approached home plate, he raised both arms above his head, pointed upward while looking at the sky and let loose with some of his emotion in a message for his fallen teammate.

U.S. Soccer's Alex Morgan sips the tea after scoring goal against England on her birthday

After putting her team in the lead only a half-hour into the game, Alex Morgan marked her sixth goal of the tournament pantomiming a sip of tea, leaving social media speechless.

USA advances to Women's World Cup final after defeating England 2-1

The United States is now one win away from earning its fourth FIFA Women's World Cup title after defeating England 2-1 Tuesday in a hard-fought semifinal match.

USA vs France Women's World Cup game breaks viewership record

The U.S. Women's National Team's match-up against France broke viewership records by garnering 6.3 million on FOX and FOX streaming services as well as 8.2 million on TV alone.

USWNT heads off to Women's World Cup semifinals after beating France 2-1

The U.S. Women's National Team defeated France 2-1 in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals and will head on to the semifinals against England.

USWNT jersey is Nike's best-selling in a single season — more than any other soccer team

The U.S. Women’s National Team is crushing the 2019 Women’s World Cup as they head to the semi-final round against England undefeated, and their jersey has become the most-sold soccer jersey – men’s or women’s – in a single season on Nike.com.

Florida teen beats Venus Williams at Wimbledon

In a matchup of youth vs. experience, the youngest woman in the draw beat the oldest at Wimbledon.

Megan Rapinoe accepts AOC's Capitol Hill invitation

The soccer star said she's not going to the White House, but it appears she's still headed to Washington. 

Kevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK (AP) - Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Instagram page for The Boardroom, an online series looking at sports business produced by Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman.

Joey Gallo, Mike Minor added to AL All-Star team

The Texas Rangers now have three All-Stars in this year's All-Star Game after Joey Gallo and Mike Minor were added to the team.

15-year-old American Coco Gauff qualifies for Wimbledon

Cori "Coco" Gauff, a 15-year-old American, has become the youngest player to reach Wimbledon's main draw for women's singles via qualifying in the Open era.

Snell has 12 strikeouts in 6 innings. Rays beat Rangers 6-2

Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings for just his second win in 10 starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Sunday.

McKay takes perfect game into the 6th, Rays beat Rangers 5-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Brendan McKay took a perfect game into the sixth inning of his major league debut and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Saturday.

Stars place Nichushkin on waivers for buyout

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract.