
New Zealand captain Ali Riley paints nails in the colors of the Progress Pride Flag
Ali Riley captained New Zealand to a historic first ever World Cup win on Thursday as her team defeated Norway 1-0, but it was her nails that made headlines after the game, as well as her performance on the pitch.
2023-07-21 17:21

US diaspora helps Philippines make World Cup history with country's first ever appearance
When the Philippines' soccer team faces Switzerland in a few hours time on Friday at the Women's World Cup, they'll be the first team of any gender from the Southeast Asian nation to make it to the tournament -- boosted by a contingent of dual US nationals players.
2023-07-21 10:27

Canada headlines second day of Women's World Cup action as Olympic champon faces Nigeria
The Women's World Cup is finally here and the tournament's second day of action holds plenty of intriguing storylines.
2023-07-21 09:28

Women's World Cup: Hosts New Zealand and Australia kick off 2023's summer of football
The 2023 Women's World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday with the two host nations kicking off the tournament and the summer of footballing festivities.
2023-07-19 17:27

Injured Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema predicts more ACL injuries at Women's World Cup
Vivianne Miedema will be a notable absentee from the Women's World Cup which starts on Thursday, with the Netherlands star -- widely regarded as one of the sport's best players -- missing the four-week tournament after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in December.
2023-07-19 17:23

Former coach and school sued by ex-Northwestern University football player
An unidentified former member of the Northwestern University football team is suing the school and the recently fired head coach, according to a civil claim filed Tuesday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
2023-07-19 05:46

Commonwealth Games 2026 host Victoria pulls out over cost
The Australian state of Victoria has canceled plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the predicted cost of the international sporting event blew out three times original estimates, state authorities said Tuesday.
2023-07-18 09:17

Princess Charlotte and Prince George have a ball at Wimbledon men's final
Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the two oldest children of Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, sat on the edge of their seats in the Royal Box to watch the nail-biting men's Wimbledon final on Sunday.
2023-07-18 00:54

Viral French football ad makes powerful gender statement as Matildas call for equal prizes in Women's World Cup
Days out from the start of the Women's World Cup, teams are turning up the pressure on the sport's governing body and spectators to give women players equal pay and respect.
2023-07-17 16:20

LeBron James announces he will return this fall for his 21st NBA season
After hinting at a possible retirement following a postseason loss in May, NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he will be returning for another year of play -- his 21st NBA season.
2023-07-13 14:16

Northwestern president says he 'may have erred' in football coach's suspension following hazing allegations investigation
Northwestern University president Michael Schill said he "may have erred in weighing the appropriate sanction" after suspending head football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks.
2023-07-10 02:50

Jamie MoCrazy nearly died in a skiing accident. Now, she wants to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries
No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of survival are slim when the brain starts bleeding in eight spots. Her fatality report was written in the helicopter that took her to the Vancouver hospital where she would spend the next few weeks of her life. Family and friends waited, hoping for a miracle but fearing the worst.
2023-07-09 19:23