US women's team boldly embraces off-the-field activist role

Setting itself apart from other great American sports teams, the U.S. women's soccer team is embracing a front-line role in social justice causes even as it savors a fourth world championship.

Women's World Cup final brings in more viewers than last year's men's World Cup final
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The Women's World Cup final, which featured the USWNT defeating the Netherlands 2-0, became the third most-watched game in WWC history and brought in more viewers than the men's 2018 World Cup final.

Swing away: All-Star Home Run Derby offers $1 million prize

Jim Thome holds the record for the longest home run in Progressive Field history, a 511-foot shot against Kansas City in 1999.

Rapinoe fuses politics, pay and tech with World Cup win

A Women's World Cup stirred by heated debates on politics, pay and technology saw the narratives fused in Sunday's final by the undisputed and outspoken star of the tournament: Megan Rapinoe.

US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0

The United States won its record fourth Women's World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.

Nola's pitching, Bruce's power lead Phillies over Mets 8-3

Aaron Nola held the Mets hitless into the sixth inning, Jay Bruce homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies quieted New York with an 8-3 victory Sunday.

JJ Redick takes out full-page ad to thank Sixers fans

After agreeing to terms with the New Orleans Pelicans, former Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick has taken out a full-page, color ad in Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer to say goodbye.

Nido, angry Mets edge Phillies 6-5 in testy game

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.

Bruce delivers, Phillies score 5 in 9th to beat Mets 7-2

There's a tried-and-true formula for beating the Mets with NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom on the mound.

US takes aim at fourth Women’s World Cup title in final match against Netherlands

The U.S. Women’s National Team will seek the ultimate glory Sunday during the final match of the Women’s World Cup when it squares off against the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon for its fourth tournament title.