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LA Angels' pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at 27
The team announced his death and police in Southlake, Texas, said Skaggs had been found unresponsive in his hotel room. The Angels were due to start a series against the Rangers on Monday.
The NBA's free agency period began Sunday night. For the Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams, it's a chance to acquire players to fill gaps that remain after the NBA Draft earlier in the month.
Minneapolis theater finds a crowd for World Cup screenings
The Riverview Theater offered screenings of the international tournament since it began in June and will continue to stream games. The Riverview hosted all the U.S. Women's National Team games so far.
Rapinoe has 2 goals and U.S. knocks France out 2-1
Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory Friday night.
Lynx's Sims apologizes for drunken driving arrest
Minnesota Lynx scoring leader Odyssey Sims apologized Thursday for getting arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drunken driving.
Memorial, 1.4-mile run to be held in honor of Gabriele Grunewald
The gathering is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. and will feature a 1.4-mile run and walk in her honor. Organizers are urging anyone who can't make it to the event to run or walk 1.4 miles in memory of Grunewald, wherever they can.
U.S. battles to beat Spain at Women's World Cup
It wasn't easy, pretty or elegant, but the American team will advance to play host France on Friday.
Win or go home: U.S. takes on Spain in Women's World Cup
The U.S. has shown few weaknesses in its march through the Women's World Cup in France. But now the competition gets harder and the stakes are higher in the knockout round of the monthlong tournament. The first U.S. test comes Monday against Spain in the Round of 16.
Hannah Green wins KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Green closed with an even-par 72 at Hazeltine for a one-shot victory over defending champion Sung Hyun Park, whose 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole gave her a 68 and put the pressure on the 22-year-old Australian.