U.S. women’s soccer team says lawsuit about more than money
Members of the United States women’s soccer squad (USWNT) have told Reuters their lawsuit against the national federation alleging gender discrimination is not just about wages but also improving the sport for women participating in it at all levels.
MLB roundup: Orioles replace Hess amid no-hit bid
Baltimore starter David Hess exited after throwing 6 1/3 no-hit innings, and teammates Jonathan Villar and Trey Mancini both homered as the visiting Orioles held on for a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
NHL roundup: Lightning reach 60 wins
Yanni Gourde and Nikita Kucherov each had three points as the Tampa Bay Lightning cracked the 60-win plateau with a 5-2 road victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday.
Soccer: Australia to receive World Cup progress report against U.S.
The Australian women’s soccer team will get an early indication of their World Cup prospects when they face defending champions the United States in a friendly in Denver on Thursday.
NBA roundup: Turner’s triple-double leads Blazers
Rodney Hood scored 21 points, and Evan Turner came off the bench for a triple-double as the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away for a 132-122 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.
Calipari accepts lifetime deal from Kentucky
Field Level Media – John Calipari has agreed to a long-term contract to remain men’s basketball coach at Kentucky, the school announced Monday.
U.S. women’s soccer team say lawsuit about more than money
Members of the United States women’s soccer squad (USWNT) have told Reuters their lawsuit against the national federation alleging gender discrimination is not just about wages but also improving the sport for women participating in it at all levels.
NFL notebook: Browns trade Ogbah to Chiefs
The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to the Kansas Chiefs on Monday. The Chiefs announced the trade and said they would send safety Eric Murray in return.
Porzingis accuser asked Knicks to ‘mediate’ payment: report
The woman accusing former Knicks center Kristaps Porzingis of raping her in New York in February 2018 contacted the team’s legal department in October asking to “mediate in private” a $68,000 payment, ESPN reported Monday.
Leafs trip Islanders to clinch playoff berth
John Tavares scored against his former team in the third period as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday in Uniondale, N.Y.
