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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Chase Utley ran out to second base one more time wearing a red pinstriped No. 26 Philadelphia Phillies jersey and dark blue suit pants while his walk-up song "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin blared and adoring fans stood and cheered.

The U.S. Women’s National Team will face off against Spain Monday in the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup.

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to add Washington guard Matisse Thybulle to a franchise making a serious push toward an NBA title.

Forward Andrew Wooten has signed with Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union after scoring 17 goals last season for Sandhausen in the German second division.

Kevin Hayes watched with significant interest as the Philadelphia Flyers made moves to get better right away.

Two teams from Africa have made it to the knockout stage for the first time in FIFA Women’s World Cup history.

USWNT defeated Sweden 2-0 Thursday in their third and final group-stage game of the Women's World Cup. Both teams will advance to the knockout round of the tournament.

The Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal.

A suspect in the shooting of former baseball star David Ortiz has been charged with drug and firearm possession in New Jersey.

Brian Dawkins is tackling mental health issues the same aggressive way he took on anyone who dared cross the middle during his Hall of Fame career as a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.

Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.