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June 28, 2023

US women’s soccer team to receive ESPN courage award; social media wants Peyton Hillis for life-saving efforts

The United States Women's National Team will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award next month, but many believe it should be Peyton Hillis for saving two children from drowning.

June 27, 2023

Toronto FC fires Bob Bradley, names Terry Dunfield as interim head coach

Toronto FC fired their head coach Bob Bradley on Monday after he led the team to just three wins in 20 games, while naming Terry Dunfield as interim head coach.

June 27, 2023

Ilkay Gundogan agrees to join Barcelona on free transfer after seven years with Manchester City

After seven years with Manchester City, Ilkay Gundogan agreed to join Barcelona on a free transfer Monday after Gundogan helped lead Man City to completion of the treble.

June 23, 2023

Riley Gaines calls out 'disingenuous' US soccer stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan for stance on trans athletes

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines criticizes USWNT players Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan for supporting the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.

June 22, 2023

Spider bite lands Inter Miami goalie in hospital, wife says

Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman was hospitalized for three days after he was bitten by a '"poisonous" spider while he was at the zoo, his wife said.

June 21, 2023

Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan selected to fourth World Cup roster

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan both won World Cup titles together in 2015 and 2019, as well as Olympic Gold medals in the 2012 London Olympics

June 21, 2023

PETA calls on FIFA to boot Budweiser as official beer sponsor for World Cup over alleged Clydesdales treatment

PETA on Wednesday sent a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino urging the organization to drop Budweiser as its official beer sponsor for upcoming World Cup tournaments.

June 21, 2023

Portugal beats Iceland in European Championship qualifying behind Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 89th minute

Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday in the European Championship qualifying as Cristiano Ronaldo scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute.

June 20, 2023

World Cup champion Lionel Messi set to make his MLS debut with Inter Miami FC in July, team says

Although a deal still needs to be finalized, soccer legend Lionel Messi recently revealed his intentions to join Inter Miami FC after he departed from Paris Saint-Germain.

June 20, 2023

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois questions head coach's 'reality' after accusations of abandoning team

Belgium goalie Thibault Courtois responded to the accusations of abandoning his team that his coach levied on him, questioning his coach's 'reality'.