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Spain wins first Women’s World Cup, beats England 1-0 in the final
Politics Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women’s World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men’s and women’s titles. England’s goalkeeper Mary Earps blocks a penalty shot from Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium […]
USA tops Greece, 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games
NBA Anthony Edwards scored 21 points, Cam Johnson added 13, and the U.S. never trailed Friday. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men’s basketball team. John Locher/AP Photo By TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press August 18, 2023 | 4:14 PM ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates […]
US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says
Sports News USA coach Vlatko Andonovski comforts midfielder Lindsey Horan at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 6, 2023. WILLIAM WEST/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press August 16, 2023 U.S. […]
5 of America’s top spots for fall foliage in 2023 are in New England, according to U.S. News & World Report
Travel One is in Massachusetts. View of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, from Stowe. Stephen Goodhue / VermontVacation.com It’s no secret that New England reigns supreme when it comes to fall foliage, but U.S. News & World Report has named five local spots among the top in the nation for those wondering where […]
Texas Rangers and their fans celebrate World Series title with parade in Arlington
MLB The Rangers won their first championship title in franchise history on Wednesday. Texas Rangers’ Marcus Semien hoists the Commissioner’s Trophy. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP) AP By Associated Press November 3, 2023 | 4:32 PM ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tens of thousands Texas Rangers fans lined up and stacked dozens deep in […]
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
MLB Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gritty innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Rangers won the first World Series championship in their 63-season franchise history. Texas Rangers’ Mitch Garver celebrates after a RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning in Game 5 of […]
Marcus Semien’s 5 RBIs lead Rangers over Diamondbacks for 3-1 World Series lead
MLB “This was nothing that we saw coming,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “It all came unraveled on us there in a matter of two innings.” Texas Rangers’ Marcus Semien, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Jonah Heim during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks […]
Weymouth native Mike Hazen and Chris Young face off as GMs in World Series 25 years after meeting at Princeton
MLB Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen talks with reporters before Game 2 of the World Series. Julio Cortez/AP Photo By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press October 29, 2023 | 11:40 AM ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Twenty-five years after they first met at Princeton, Chris Young and Mike Hazen are facing off in the World Series […]
Adolis García’s homer in 11th, Corey Seager’s tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in World Series opener
MLB Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia celebrates after hitting his game-winning home run in the 11th inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night in in Arlington, Texas. By STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press October 28, 2023 | 10:24 AM ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García took a few steps while watching the ball […]
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years
MLB Arizona will play the Texas Rangers in an all-wild card World Series no one saw coming, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field. Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game 7 of the baseball NLCS. Matt Rourke/AP Photo By […]