U.S. World Cup goal celebrations polarizes opinion
The United States’ record 13-0 drubbing of Thailand at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday did not sit well with everybody, with opinion divided on whether the team should have so mercilessly punished a hapless opponent.
Woods takes stroll down Pebble memory lane before work
Much has changed since Tiger Woods romped to a record 15-stroke victory at the 2000 U.S. Open at scenic Pebble Beach.
Drivers will be used only sparingly at Pebble Beach
Hitting a driver long and straight is one of golf’s special skills, but not one that will be on display very often at this week’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where the biggest club in a player’s arsenal will likely be used only sparingly.
Spieth enjoys timely return to form ahead of U.S. Open
Former champion Jordan Spieth arrived at this week’s U.S. Open confident that his months-long struggles on the course are firmly behind him after a string of three consecutive top-10 finishes.
U.S. Open history beckons but Koepka still chasing respect
Brooks Koepka could this week become the first player in over a century to win three consecutive U.S. Opens yet was feeling like golf’s forgotten man on Tuesday, miffed at not being included in a promotion for the major.
Semenya wins in Montreuil, intends to defend 800m world title
Caster Semenya, who is battling the sport’s governing IAAF over rules that prevent her from running her preferred distance races unless she takes testosterone-suppressant medication, won a 2,000 meters at the Montreuil athletics meeting on Tuesday.
Morgan scores five as U.S. beat Thailand with record 13-0 win
Striker Alex Morgan scored five times as holders the United States began their World Cup campaign with a record 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday.
Dodgers OF Bellinger leads majors in All-Star voting
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger leads all major league players in voting for next month’s All-Star Game with nearly 1.2 million votes.
Spieth enjoys timely return to form ahead of U.S. Open
Former champion Jordan Spieth arrived at this week’s U.S. Open confident that his months-long struggles on the course are firmly behind him after a string of three consecutive top-10 finishes.
American politicians, athletes offer support to women’s World Cup team
As the U.S. women’s national team prepared to kick off their World Cup title defense, prominent figures from American politics, sports and even outer space flocked to social media on Tuesday to lend their support.
