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U.S. cruises past Nigeria to reach women's basketball semis
A'ja Wilson had 20 points and 11 rebounds as the United States beat Nigeria 88-74 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament at the Olympics in Paris, France.,The Americans, who are seeking their eighth consecutive gold medal and have now won 59 straight games in Olympic ...
Minnesota United sign Slovakian D Matus Kmet
Minnesota United announced the signing of Slovakian defender Matus Kmet on Monday.,Arriving from Slovakian top-flight club AS Trencin, the 24-year-old right back is signed through 2026 with an option for 2027.,"I'm extremely excited to join Minnesota United, and am thrilled to play at a place with s...
U.S. women on to Olympics quarterfinals with big win over Germany
Jackie Young scored 19 points off the bench to lead Team USA to an 87-68 win over Germany in the final game of women's basketball group play in the Summer Olympics on Sunday in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.,The Americans, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament after going 3-0 in group...
Field tightens as LCS Summer Split winds down
With the battle for the top two seeds down to the three teams, the rest of the field is in a dogfight to advance to the League Championship Series Summer Split playoffs. And at no point was that more evident in the event thus far than Saturday's pair of group matches.,Beginning the day within one ga...
Trinity Rodman boots USWNT past Japan, into semifinals
Trinity Rodman scored just before the midpoint of extra time to lead the U.S. women's national team to 1-0 victory over Japan on Saturday in Paris to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic tournament.,The U.S. plays either Germany or Canada on Tuesday in Lyon, France.,More than 105 minutes into th...
U.S. set world record in 4x400 mixed relay
The United States' mixed 4x400-meter relay team set a world record in the first round of the event Friday at the Paris Olympics.,The quartet of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown won their heat in the record time of 3:07.41. They shattered the previous mark of 3:08.80, se...
Alex Sedrick's miracle dash, conversion scores USA bronze in women's rugby
SAINT-DENIS, France -- Back Alex Sedrick took a long try the distance to tie Australia at 12 as time expired, then delivered the winning two points on a conversion to kickstart a celebration and a bronze medal for U.S. women's rugby sevens in a 14-12 upset in the 2024 Games on Tuesday.,The United St...
Atlanta United sign designated player Alexey Miranchuk
Atlanta United announced the signing Tuesday of Russian midfielder Alexey Miranchuk as a designated player.,He arrives from Italian Serie A side Atalanta and is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Miranchuk, 28, can help the United replace Thiago Almada, who was recently transferred...
Spain gets revenge, downs U.S. in women's water polo
PARIS -- Spain's women's water polo team exacted a bit of revenge on the three-time reigning champion United States in a rematch of the 2020 Olympics gold-medal game, holding on for a 13-11 preliminary round victory at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,Spain lead Group B with six points, while the Ameri...
Minnesota United acquire Colombian D Jefferson Diaz
Minnesota United acquired defender Jefferson Diaz from Colombia's Deportivo Cali on Monday.,The 23-year-old Colombian is under contract through 2027 with a club option for 2028. He will occupy an international roster slot.,"Jefferson has an interesting physical profile we believe adds strength and a...
Simone Biles shakes injury, practices ahead of Tuesday final
PARIS -- Simone Biles participated in practice a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told the live crew on NBC's Today Show in France on Monday.,The four-time Olympic champion left the competition area...
Minnesota United acquire F Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa
Minnesota United signed forward Kelvin Yeboah to a Designated Player contract on Saturday after acquiring the 24-year-old from Genoa CFC of Italy's Serie A.,Yeboah will remain under contract with the Loons through the 2027 season. The deal includes a club option for 2028.,"Kelvin is an exciting youn...
Union agree to permanent transfer of M Richard Odada
The Philadelphia Union have made the transfer of midfielder Richard Odada to Scottish side Dundee United F.C. permanent.,Since joining Philadelphia in August 2022 from Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, he appeared in just eight matches for Union II.,The 23-year-old Kenyan previously was on...
Minnesota United sign M Joseph Rosales to new contract
Minnesota United FC announced a new deal Thursday with midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales.,The 23-year-old Honduran international is under contract through 2027 with a club option for 2028.,Rosales is tied for ninth in MLS with 10 assists through 21 matches (19 starts) this season.,"Joseph has been ...
Troon, Trump and Tiger: Bryson DeChambeau prepares for LIV UK
Bryson DeChambeau said he learned more from missing the cut at The Open Championship than he did at the season's first three majors.,The Crushers GC captain, who won the U.S. Open and finished second at the PGA Championship, spoke to reporters Thursday on the eve of the LIV Golf United Kingdom event...
Majesticks excited about home-country advantage at LIV Golf UK
Three of the four members of Majesticks GC are from England, giving the team a home-country advantage at LIV Golf UK, which begins Friday.,Perhaps no player has a bigger advantage than Sam Horsfield, who is the most familiar with JCB Golf and Country Club, the Rocester, England, course where the tou...
D.C. United acquire M Boris Enow from Israeli club
D.C. United acquired midfielder Boris Enow from Israel's Maccabi Netanya FC on Monday.,The 24-year-old Cameroon international is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,"Boris is a talented midfielder with a strong work ethic who is coming into the prime of his career," D.C. United gene...
Atlanta United transfer D Caleb Wiley to Chelsea
Atlanta United transferred homegrown defender Caleb Wiley to Chelsea of the Premier League on Monday.,Multiple outlets reported the transfer fee for the 19-year-old U.S. international was $11 million.,Other reports indicated that Chelsea planned to loan Wiley to Strasbourg in France's Ligue 1. Chels...
Minnesota United blank Quakes, halt winless streak
An own goal and Bongokuhle Hlongwane's tally were enough for Minnesota United to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in a clash pitting teams trying to shed troublesome stretches Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., ,San Jose defender Tanner Beason was charged with the own goal in the first...
Stian Gregersen lifts Atlanta United over Crew
Stian Gregersen scored twice off corner kicks by Saba Lobjanidze for his first career MLS goals as Atlanta United rallied for a 2-1 win over the visiting Columbus Crew on Saturday.,Atlanta (7-11-7, 28 points) ended an 0-3-1 rut thanks to Gregersen, who scored in the 60th and 77th minutes after Diego...