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After 16 years, China, U.S. meet on soccer pitch

Fri, 06/26/2015 - 3:51am
The United States and China, rival economic superpowers, are preparing to square off on the soccer pitch Friday, in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Ranked number two by FIFA, the U.S. team enters the match as favorite. It has finished at least th...

MLB roundup: Reds edge Pirates in 13

Fri, 06/26/2015 - 1:56am
Brandon Phillips hit a solo home run in the 13th inning, pushing the Cincinnati Reds past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 Thursday.

Bucks deal UCLA's Powell, pick to Raptors for Vasquez

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:45pm
The Milwaukee Bucks made a draft-night deal for a veteran point guard, trading UCLA shooting guard Norman Powell and a first-round pick in 2017 to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for backup guard Greivis Vasquez.

Bucks take UNLV guard Rashad Vaughn at No. 17 in draft

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:42pm
While the Milwaukee Bucks are much improved, they are far from a finished product. General manager John Hammond knew outside shooting was one of the main pieces he was missing, so he made a move Thursday night to address it by taking UNLV shooting guard Rashad Vaughn with the No. 17 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Karl-Anthony Towns picked No. 1 overall in NBA Draft

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 7:30pm
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns with the No. 1 overall selection in Thursday's NBA Draft.

NFLPA files complaint over Pats' treatment of CB Butler

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 5:38pm
The NFL Players Association has filed a complaint against the New England Patriots for preventing cornerback Malcolm Butler from participating in offseason workouts.

DeGrom leads Mets over Brewers 2-0 to stop 7-game skid

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 4:36pm
Jacob deGrom gave up four hits in eight innings, and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 Thursday to stop a seven-game losing streak, their longest since April 2011.

Gonzalo Jara enters soccer's 'Hall of Shame'

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 3:16pm
Uruguayan footballers have long mastered the dark arts that are often employed to put opponents off their stride. But as Uruguay exited the Copa America Wednesday, Oscar Tabarez's side had a taste of their own medicine.

Bucks ready for 17th pick in Thursday's NBA Draft

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 2:14pm
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking forward to this year's draft pick, and last year's draft pick, to hit the floor this year.

Ridnour traded 3 times in 25 hours

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:57pm
A day after being traded from the Orlando Magic to the Memphis Grizzlies, guard Luke Ridnour was traded two more times on Thursday, eventually winding up with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

US coach coming under fire at Women's World Cup

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:47pm
The bookmakers may have the USWNT as second favorite to win the Women's World Cup, but the tune coming out of the U.S. ahead of Friday's quarterfinal clash against China is a lot less cheerful.

Manning sends inspirational gift to Indiana family

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:05pm
Peyton Manning helped out a grieving family in Indiana with an inspirational gesture, sending them an autographed photo and a handwritten letter as they try to recover from losing a loved one killed by a drunk driver.

Sonoma record-holder Gordon goes for one more win in backyard

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:01pm
Jeff Gordon -- born in nearby Vallejo, Calif. -- boasts more than double the wins of any other driver at Sonoma Raceway.

Blackhawks get NHL's 2015-16 season underway Oct. 7

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 12:58pm
The NHL's 2015-16 regular season will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a four-game slate, highlighted by the Chicago Blackhawks raising their third championship banner in the past six seasons.

Blazers' Aldridge expected to test free agency

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 12:55pm
All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge is not expected to re-sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN.

NFL notebook: Brady gave 'A-plus performance' at hearing

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 12:50pm
Tom Brady was present for all of the 10-hour-plus appeal hearing for his alleged role in Deflategate and the New England Patriots quarterback reportedly performed at the top of his game.

Pryor gets OK to return to Ohio State with Browns

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 12:49pm
Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor will be allowed back on Ohio State's campus when the Cleveland Browns conduct a scrimmage in August in Ohio Stadium.

Blazers deal Batum to Hornets

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 12:42pm
The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets completed a trade Wednesday night that sent swingman Nicolas Batum to the Hornets in exchange for center Noah Vonleh and guard/forward Gerald Henderson.

Imagine having Rafa Nadal in your bed

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:04am
Fancy having Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal in your bed? Or perhaps you'd prefer Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova on your couch? Well, that could become a reality if you own a home around Wimbledon.

Tom Watson to play final British Open

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:00am
Next month, 40 years since he won his maiden British Open title, Tom Watson will play his final Open at "the home of golf" -- Scotland's St. Andrews.

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