U.S. And Sweden Struggle To 0-0 Tie In Women's World Cup
The Americans had hoped for more against their trash-talking former coach, who now leads the Swedes, but Friday night's tie in Winnipeg still leaves them atop their group.
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Big Guns Having 'Equal Amounts Of Trouble' In Stanley Cup Finals
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times about the Stanley Cup. The series is tied 2-2, as the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for game five on Saturday.
U.S. Women's World Cup Team To Face Sweden, Ex-American Coach
There's no love lost between these two soccer teams. Sweden's Pia Sundhage was critical of some of the U.S. players she used to coach. The U.S. team is looking for its second consecutive win.
Warriors' Shooters Get The Job Done, Tie NBA Finals 2-2
The Golden State Warriors tied up the NBA Finals series 2-2. On the road in Cleveland, the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 103-82. Game 5 will be played on Sunday in Oakland, Calif.
Families Of U.S. Women's Soccer Players Share Rituals For Calming Nerves
Game day can bring butterflies to even the toughest athletes. Nerves also follow the families of U.S. women's soccer players. Some pace, while others mutter coping rituals that help them get through the game.
With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?
James is averaging more than 40 points a game, and with him leading the way, his team isn't looking like the underdog these days. But observers wonder what's fueling his on-court rampage.
Wrestler Dusty Rhodes, The American Dream, Has Died
A veteran of hundreds of matches during his wrestling career, Rhodes acted as a stand-in for the common man, pitting his bulldog physique against chiseled rivals such as Ric Flair.
Toews Ends Scoring Drought In 2-1 Win As Chicago Ties Stanley Cup Finals
The Blackhawks star knocked in a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period, and teammate Brandon Saad added another in the third. The series returns to Tampa on Saturday.
Amid Corruption Scandal, FIFA Delays Bidding On 2026 World Cup
The organization's secretary-general said it would be "nonsense" to begin the bidding process amid the turmoil. FIFA said its executive committee would discuss the process at a meeting later.
A Gender Revolution Hits The Streets, Two Wheels At A Time
On one ride, a guy knocked one of the girls off her bike. But it didn't discourage these Afghan teens from cruising around Kabul every Friday and challenging the view that women shouldn't bike.