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World Cup Semifinal Match: U.S. Versus England In Lyon, France

6:26am July 02, 2019

by Melissa Block

It's expected to be a doozy of a game at the Women's World Cup Tuesday. The U.S. takes on England in the semifinals. The U.S. is the defending champion and England is ranked No. 3.

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Wimbledon: 15-Year-Old Competitor Defeats Venus Williams

5:32am July 02, 2019

In the first round of Wimbledon, 15-year-old Cori Gauff, who goes by Coco, faced off against — and then defeated — five-time tournament champ Venus Williams.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs on the mound against the Oakland Athletics during a game Saturday in Anaheim, Calif. Skaggs died on Monday at age 27.

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LA Angels' Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Dies At 27

7:37pm July 01, 2019

by Barbara Campbell

The team announced his death and police in Southlake, Texas, said Skaggs had been found unresponsive in his hotel room. The Angels were due to start a series against the Rangers on Monday.

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Opening Day Of NBA's Free Agency Sent The Basketball World Into A Frenzy

5:57pm July 01, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The Ringer's Haley O'Shaughnessy about the opening day of NBA Free Agency and the drama that took place on Sunday.

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15-Year-Old Cori 'Coco' Gauff Wins Big Over Venus Williams At Wimbledon

5:57pm July 01, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Courtney Nguyen, senior writer at WTA Insider about 15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff's big upset against five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams.

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A Look At What Makes Megan Rapinoe So Special

5:57pm July 01, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Franklin Foer about his piece, "Megan Rapinoe Makes Resistance Look Effortless," as the U.S. Women's team prepares for another match on Tuesday.

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A Senior Women's Soccer League

8:19am June 30, 2019

by Gloria Hillard

As the women's World Cup continues in France, there's another group of tough athletes taking the field in the San Diego area. Many are age 70 and older. Don't even think about telling them to sit.

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U.S. Advances At Women's World Cup

8:03am June 29, 2019

by Eleanor Beardsley

The U.S. has advanced to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over host country France. It was the most anticipated game of the tournament so far.

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Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup, Wimbledon

8:03am June 29, 2019

by Tom Goldman

The Women's World Cup is underway, while top tennis players are about to meet at Wimbledon.

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Boston's Suffolk Downs Holds Its Last Live Horse Races

8:03am June 29, 2019

by Tori Bedford

Boston's Suffolk Downs racetrack, once a hugely popular venue for a nationally beloved sport, is marking the end of an era as it hosts its last live horse race ever.