Soccer – U.S. to defend Women’s World Cup title after securing qualification
World champions the United States will have a chance to defend their title at the 2019 Women’s World Cup after a 6-0 win over Jamaica in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Championship on Sunday sealed their qualification.
NFL roundup: Pats end Chiefs’ unbeaten run
Tom Brady passed for 340 yards, and the New England Patriots got a 28-yard field goal from Stephen Gostkowski as time expired Sunday night to beat the Chiefs 43-40 at Foxborough, Mass., dumping Kansas City from the unbeaten ranks.
NHL roundup: Palmieri makes multi-goal history
Kyle Palmieri recorded his third consecutive two-goal game, Keith Kinkaid made seven crucial saves during a late power play, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday in Newark, N.J.
Bradley’s 3-run double helps Red Sox even ALCS
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a go-ahead, bases-clearing double with two outs in the third inning, and the Boston Red Sox evened the American League Championship Series at one game apiece with a 7-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday night.
U.S. women’s soccer team routs Jamaica, seals World Cup berth
The U.S. women’s national team will get the opportunity to defend its World Cup championship next summer in France after defeating Jamaica 6-0 in a semifinal of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament on Sunday in Frisco, Texas.
Former U.S. Open champ Stephens qualifies for first WTA finals
Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has qualified for her first season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, the WTA Tour said on Monday.
NASCAR notebook: Fuel shortage foils Kurt Busch’ chances
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kurt Busch was one corner and a straightaway from his second victory of the season and an automatic ticket into the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
NFL roundup: Gurley tops 200 yards as Rams edge Broncos
Todd Gurley rushed for two touchdowns and a career-best 208 yards on 28 carries as the visiting Los Angeles Rams remained undefeated, holding on for a 23-20 victory Sunday afternoon over the Denver Broncos.
College football notebook: Bowling Green fires coach
The first firing of a head coach of the 2018 college football season occurred Sunday when Bowling Green dismissed third-year coach Mike Jinks.
NFL notebook: Allen hurt, Peterman throws 2 picks
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen left Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans with a right (throwing) elbow injury and did not return.
