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U.S. Women's World Cup Supporters Become A Sensation Of Their Own In France

4:55pm June 27, 2019

by Eleanor Beardsley

A mass of fervent, dedicated U.S. soccer fans has taken France by storm, inspiring the more lackluster "Les Bleues" supporters, and forcing small, World Cup towns to up their game.

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"We weren't surprised that there was resistance to an all-female crew in the race ..." says Tracy Edwards, who assembled the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race. "But I was shocked at the level of anger there was that we want

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With An All-Female Crew, 'Maiden' Sailed Around The World And Into History

1:42pm June 27, 2019

by Dave Davies

A new film tells the story of the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race: "Guys used to say to us with absolute certainty, 'You're going to die,'" says sailor Tracy Edwards.

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Keenan Reynolds (center), Baltimore Ravens' sixth round NFL draft pick, carries his diploma during the Naval Academy's graduation in May 2016. Trump's order on Wednesday would allow more military graduates to defer service in order to pursue professional

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Trump Orders Rule Allowing Military Academy Grads To Defer Service To Play Pro Sports

8:57pm June 26, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Under Department of Defense policy established in 2017, those enrolled in military academies couldn't play sports before serving at least two years in the armed forces.

World Cup: U.S. Beats Spain 2-1 To Face France In Quarterfinals

6:23am June 25, 2019

by Eleanor Beardsley

The U.S. women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a thrilling game against Spain. The U.S. on Friday will play France, which is hosting the tournament.

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Members of the delegation from Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo react after the Italian cities were named to host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Italy Will Host The 2026 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games

9:10pm June 24, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo aces out the runner-up Stockholm, Sweden. Italy hosted the Winter Games in 2006 in Turin.

In the 76th minute of the game, United States' Megan Rapinoe powered the ball low and to the left giving the U.S. a 2-1 lead.

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U.S. Battles To Beat Spain At Women's World Cup

7:34pm June 24, 2019

by Russell Lewis

It wasn't easy, pretty or elegant, but the American team will advance to play host France on Friday.

Peak Performance: Inside The World Of Super Athletes

4:52pm June 24, 2019

What does it mean to push the human body to the limit?

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe throws the ball from the touch line during last week's World Cup match against Sweden.

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Win Or Go Home: U.S. Takes On Spain In Women's World Cup

10:40am June 24, 2019

by Russell Lewis

The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a game against Spain. It's only the second time the two teams have ever met.

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Team USA Readies For Knockout Round At Women's World Cup

6:12pm June 23, 2019

The Women's World Cup has entered the elimination quick-fire Round of 16. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers about Team USA's performance so far.

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Cuban Baseball Players Deal With Dashed Hopes

8:17am June 23, 2019

by Carrie Kahn

After the U.S. canceled the deal between Cuba and Major League Baseball, many players in Cuba are left with few options for their future.