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U.S. forward Alex Morgan shoots and scores past Thailand's Natthakarn Chinwong on Tuesday in Reims, France, in the group stage of the Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup: First Week Brings Big Wins, Gorgeous Goals — And Some Controversy

6:06pm June 14, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

A U.S. squad that just might be the best ever is already making history. Italy is doing better than expected, while Brazil and Australia have had rockier paths.

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Toronto Raptors Win First NBA Championship

1:22pm June 14, 2019

The Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship Thursday night, beating the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors.

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The Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry celebrate after Toronto wins the NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Oakland, Calif.

Toronto Raptors Clinch Their First NBA Title, Denying Warriors A 3-Peat

9:27am June 14, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

In Game 6 at the Warriors' Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., the Raptors pulled out a 114-110 win in a heart-stopping game that is destined to become an NBA classic.

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Masai Ujiri's Remarkable Journey To The NBA

6:07pm June 13, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The Undefeated's William C. Rhoden about Toronto Raptors' General Manager Masai Ujiri's unlikely path to the NBA and his charity work in Africa.

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11-Year-Old Superfan Laila Anderson Celebrates Stanley Cup Win With The St. Louis Blues

5:41pm June 13, 2019

Laila Anderson, 11, is a big fan of the St. Louis Blues. The team won its first Stanley Cup Wednesday and flew Anderson, who has a life-threatening autoimmune disease, to see the game in Boston.

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What Makes The U.S. Open The Most Accessible Of Golf's Major Tournaments

5:28pm June 13, 2019

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. Open is considered the toughest test in golf, but it's also the most accessible major championship. You don't have to be a star. Those who qualify have the same chance to win as Tiger Woods.

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Chris Froome crashed heavily during a training ride Wednesday, leaving him badly injured and unable to compete in the upcoming Tour de France.

Chris Froome's 6-Hour Surgery 'A Success,' Team Says; Cyclist Crashed At 34 MPH

1:18pm June 13, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"First things first, the surgery was a success," Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher said a day after Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, suffered multiple fractures during a training ride.

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St. Louis Blues Win Their First Stanley Cup Over Boston's Bruins

6:10am June 13, 2019

by Rachel Lippmann

The St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Boston to claim their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Ryan O'Reilly was named Most Valuable Player of the playoffs.

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Raptors Face Off In Oakland Against Warriors In NBA Finals Game 6

6:10am June 13, 2019

by Brian Watt

Thursday night's Game 6 of the NBA finals moves to Oakland, Calif. — home to defending champions the Golden State Warriors. The Toronto Raptors are looking to win their first championship.

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The St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo lifts the Stanley Cup after the team won its first championship in franchise history, beating the Boston Bruins in seven games.

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The St. Louis Blues Beat The Boston Bruins 4-1 In Stanley Cup Final

11:26pm June 12, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The Blues were a last place team in January. Now they are NHL champions for the first time in their franchise history.