USWNT's edge against the Netherlands? Instilling fear

Team USA became great and stayed great, by being stronger, more ruthless and more intimidating than whichever team was unfortunate enough to face it.

NBA Board of Governors approves Michael Jordan's sale of the Charlotte Hornets, AP source says

The NBA Board of Governors has voted to approve Michael Jordan's sale of the Charlotte Hornets to an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Women’s World Cup: Sweden makes its rivals sweat | July 23, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: Sweden vs. South Africa, Netherlands vs. Portugal, France vs. Jamaica. Here are the superstars to watch for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Christian Vásquez and Michael A. Taylor deliver key hits in 7th, lead Twins past White Sox 3-2

Christian Vásquez drove in the tying run and Michael A. Taylor followed with an RBI single, all in the seventh inning, as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs as the Cubs top the Cardinals 8-6 on a rainy day at Wrigley

Cody Bellinger drove in four runs and Nico Hoerner had three of Chicago’s 15 hits, helping the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Saturday in a wet and wild matchup of NL Central rivals.

Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot

The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.

Women’s World Cup: England's Lionesses are on the prowl | July 22, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: England vs. Haiti, Zambia vs. Japan, Denmark vs. China. Here are the superstars to watch for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Fans pack Lake View bar to watch Team USA

A.J. Hudson's Public House in Lakeview was packed Friday night as fans watched Team USA begin its quest for a third straight World Cup victory. 

Cody Bellinger hits 2-run homer as Chicago Cubs edge St. Louis Cardinals 4-3

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped St. Louis’ six-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.

Jordan Walker and Paul DeJong homer as St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs 7-2

Jordan Walker and Paul DeJong each hit a two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.

Peddy scores 20 and the Mercury top the Sky to win consecutive games for 1st time this season

Reserve Shey Peddy hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 20 points as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 80-62 Thursday night and won consecutive games for the first time this season.

Grandal’s 2-run double in 4-run 6th lifts White Sox to 6-2 win as Quintana makes Mets debut

Yasmani Grandal started a four-run sixth inning with a two-run double that followed Pete Alonso’s error and the Chicago White Sox beat New York 6-2 on Thursday in José Quintana’s Mets debut.

Verlander goes 8 innings and Baty homers to lead the Mets to a 5-1 victory over the White Sox

Justin Verlander pitched eight vintage innings and rookie Brett Baty homered during an impressive all-around game as the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday night.