A win on the 4th: USA Basketball pulls away, tops Cuba 87-64

The Americans will start the second round of World Cup qualifying on Aug. 25, with the expectation that the first matchup will be against Uruguay in Las Vegas. 2 hours ago

CONCACAF Championship | US 3, Haiti 0

Alex Morgan leads US women over Haiti with two goals

Morgan scored in the 16th and 23rd minutes. 9:20 p.m.

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Calmer Nick Kyrgios holds off Brandon Nakashima in five sets at Wimbledon

Against Nakashima, an unseeded 20-year-old from California, Kyrgios repeatedly was visited during changeovers by a trainer, who massaged and manipulated his right shoulder. 6:21 p.m.

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Brittney Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for help

"I’m terrified I might be here forever,” Griner wrote. 5:49 p.m.

As Title IX is celebrated, female athletes worry about repercussions of Roe v. Wade decision

More than 500 current and former athletes signed a brief that was filed with the Supreme Court to express their views on the controversial case. 5:36 p.m.

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Baseball pioneer Beth Greenwood continues blazing a trail from behind the plate

Greenwood, the first American female to catch in an NCAA baseball game, is now the only woman playing in the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League. 3:07 p.m.

Blue Jays coach leaves team after death of daughter

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Sunday that first base coach Mark Budzinski will be away from the team following the death of his eldest daughter. Julia Budzinski was 17. 9:48 p.m.