Megan Rapinoe accepts AOC's Capitol Hill invitation

Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe won't go to the White House if the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team wins the World Cup, but it appears she's still headed to Washington.

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

The U.S. Women’s National Team is moving on to the Women’s World Cup semifinals after defeating host team France 2-1 in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Dominican police arrest ‘mastermind’ in David Ortiz shooting

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have arrested the mastermind behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.

Bamboozled! Segura's 3-run HR lifts Phillies over Mets 6-3

Jean Segura hit a three-run, walk-off homer against Edwin Diaz moments after Maikel Franco hit a tying, two run shot against the closer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-3 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

Vanderbilt wins 2nd national title, beating Michigan 8-2

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mason Hickman and Jake Eder combined for 14 strikeouts, Vanderbilt knocked out Michigan ace Karl Kauffmann in the fourth inning, and the Commodores won the College World Series with an 8-2 victory in Game 3 of the finals Wednesday night.

Franco hits go-ahead homer, Kapler ejected in Phillies win

Rhys Hoskins and Scott Kingery scrolled their phones inside the clubhouse looking for popular hot spots in Philadelphia with "Bamboo" in the name.

Gritty surprises young fan with customized prosthetic leg

The once scoffed, now beloved mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers gave one young fan the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday: a customized, Gritty-themed prosthetic leg.

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.

Fan taken to hospital after being struck by foul ball at Dodger Stadium

A woman at Dodger Stadium has been taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after being struck in the head by a foul ball from Los Angeles star Cody Bellinger during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies.

Yamamoto wins again, Marlins hand Phillies 7th straight loss

Rookie right-hander Jordan Yamamoto won for the third time in three career starts, Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson hit consecutive homers, and the Miami Marlins beat Philadelphia 6-4 Sunday for the Phillies' seventh straight loss.

Castillo's 2-run double lifts Marlins past Phillies 5-3

The Phillies have lost six in a row and 15 of 21. They've fallen five games behind NL East-leading Atlanta after holding a 3 1/2-game lead before their skid began on May 29.