Another US loss in World Cup’s round of 16 shows how far the national team still has to go
For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant.
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World Cup: ‘A very bad day’ as defensive lapses sink US in 4-1 loss to Belgium
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended as Belgium exposed the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday in Seattle.
US faces Belgium for a spot in quarterfinals, hoping for 1st back-to-back knockout wins
The United States is aiming for back-to-back World Cup knockout wins for the first time. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expects a full lineup Monday against Belgium.
World Cup: FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension for US after Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match...
Shohei Ohtani among 4 Los Angeles Dodgers voted to start in MLB All-Star Game — and 26 first-timers selected
Four Los Angeles Dodgers were voted into the National League starting lineup for the July 14 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, while 26 first-timers were among the 64 players picked.
Baseball players propose limiting optional assignments to minors, giving more pay and service time
During a bargaining session Wednesday with Major League Baseball, the players' union proposed several items.
France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola
France’s fearsome foursome of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola leaves opponents exclaiming: Sacré bleu!
World Cup: Kylian Mbappé scores twice to tie Lionel Messi for lead with 6 goals as France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute, added a second-half goal and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of...
Last-place New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza as owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
MLB proposes limiting most free-agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap in latest CBA talks
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free-agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation.