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Rio Olympics Recap Day 8: Michael Phelps Ends Career With Record 23rd Gold Medal
American swimmer Michael Phelps won his fifth gold medal of the Rio Games at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil on Saturday.
2016 NCAA Tournament Preview: Making Sense of Your March Madness Bracket
The 2016 NCAA men’s basketball tournament field of 68 was announced Sunday evening. While college students around the country rejoiced and planned epic road trips to see their teams in action, you may have been gripped by anxiety: your 2016 NCAA Tournament bracket for your office pool is due soon.
Denny Hamlin Wins Closest Daytona 500 Finish Ever
Denny Hamlin edged out Martin Truex Jr. by inches at the finish line to win his first Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on Sunday afternoon.
NFL Week 16 Recap — The Panthers Lost & Upsets Ruled the Day
Three big upsets of Super Bowl hopefuls highlighted the results of Week 16 of the 2015 NFL season. Here’s a recap of this week’s action:
NFL Week 16 Preview — Which Teams Will Clinch Playoff Spots?
Just two weeks remain in the 2015 NFL season, and six playoff spots have yet to be claimed. Here’s a look at Week 16’s most interesting match-ups.
Thanksgiving NFL Recaps: Bears Stun Packers; Panthers & Lions Win Easily
An NFC North upset and two routs were on the menu for the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:
Pete Rose Gets Cheers; Mike Trout Leads A.L. To All-Star Game Win
Mike Trout of the L.A. Angels homered off L.A. Dodgers’ ace Zack Greinke to lead off the game, and the American League doubled up the National League, 6-3, in the MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday night.
Carli Lloyd Leads U.S. Women To World Cup Title With 5-2 Rout Of Japan
Carli Lloyd’s hat trick led a deluge of American goals in the first-half, and the United States routed Japan, 5-2, in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday.
U.S. Reaches World Cup Final With 2-0 Win Over Germany
Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara scored goals, and the United States beat top-ranked Germany, 2-0, in the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Montreal on Tuesday night.
U.S. Women Beat Colombia, 2-0, Advance To World Cup Quarterfinals
Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd scored goals, and the United States defeated Colombia, 2-0, in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on Monday night.
Jordan Spieth Wins U.S. Open
Dustin Johnson three-putted on the 18th hole, allowing Jordan Spieth to win the 2015 U.S. Open Golf Championship at the challenging Chambers Bay course in University Place, Washington on Sunday.
Abby Wambach’s Goal Leads U.S. Past Nigeria To Group D Title
Abby Wambach scored on a volley from Megan Rapinoe just before halftime, and the United States defeated Nigeria, 1-0, in the Women’s World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday night.