Sports Opinion: U.S. soccer team bench a lot like White Walkers, and that should scare World Cup foesUSA TODAY Sports - Nancy ArmourImagine their sigh of relief, watching Alex Morgan head for the sidelines after trying to corral her for 60-plus minutes, only to realize the player coming in is Carli Lloyd. Or feeling as if you’ll finally
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Biggio hits first career HR, Jays beat Padres 10-1USA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays rookie Cavan Biggio grew up watching his Hall of Fame dad, Craig, hit home runs for the Houston Astros. Biggio had three hits, including his first career home run, Lourdes Gurriel
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPittsburgh Pirates Turner has 5 hits, Dodgers get 2 HBP RBIs to sweep PiratesUSA TODAY SportsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to give Justin Turner a breather Saturday paid off nicely. Not that the Pirates were putting up much of a fight. Turner had five hits after taking
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTodd Frazier Frazier's bunt pushes Mets past Tigers, 6th win in 7 gamesUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier is known for longballs more than small ball. Yet without even taking a full swing, he swung things in the New York Mets' favor. Frazier cleverly came up with a push bunt and
Sports Simon Pagenaud dominates, holds off Alexander Rossi to score first Indianapolis 500 winUSA TODAY Sports - Jim AyelloINDIANAPOLIS — No one will ever forget the name Simon Pagenaud again. He is now an Indianapolis 500 champion who, after Sunday's heroics at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will soon be immortalized on the
Maui 'I chose life': Hiker Amanda Eller survived on wild fruit, water and grit for 17 days in the Hawaiian forestUSA TODAY - John BaconHundreds of volunteers who aided the grim search and sensational rescue of Amanda Eller will celebrate Monday at a barbecue bash promoted by the "Findamanda" Facebook page. The party reflects the relief
Aladdin 'Aladdin' rakes in riches: Will Smith's live-action Disney remake soars to $207.1M globallyUSA TODAY - Lindsey BahrLOS ANGELES – Moviegoers have voted with their dollars and chosen the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend. Disney's live-action remake of "Aladdin" crushed the competition at the box office,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCleveland Indians Meadows goes 4 for 4 with leadoff HR, Rays top Indians 6-3USA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Meadows made sure the Tampa Bay Rays kept flying high Sunday. Meadows led off the game with a home run and was 4 for 4 with three RBIs, leading the Rays over the reeling Cleveland
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGeorgia Tech North Carolina beats Georgia Tech 10-2 for ACC titleUSA TODAY SportsDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Sabato and Ashton McGee each hit two-run homers during a four-run sixth inning, and North Carolina won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title by beating Georgia Tech on
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDavid Beckham Beckham scores as United faces Bayern 20 years after CL winUSA TODAY SportsMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wound back the years as the Manchester United manager came off the bench to score for Alex Ferguson's side against a Bayern Munich team in the "Treble Reunion"
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports NBC, NHL encouraged about ratings heading into Cup FinalUSA TODAY SportsThe television ratings for this year's Stanley Cup playoffs have been steady despite many top markets not having teams qualify and finalists from the past two years eliminated in the first round. Going
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoIndy 500 Crew member injured at Indy 500 when Jordan King's car makes contact on pit roadUSA TODAY Sports - Matthew VanTryonINDIANAPOLIS -- A crew member for Jordan King was injured during the Indy 500 on Sunday when King's No. 42 Honda made contact with him during a round of pit stops at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chris
Kevin Durant Phoenix family knows there's more to Kevin Durant's social media presence than feuds with trollsUSA TODAY Sports - Greg MoorePHOENIX — There’s a myth about the world’s greatest scorer — a shooter so accurate, he’s known online as @easymoneysniper — and we can shatter it right here from Phoenix. Kevin Durant isn’t some jerk only
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBoston Bruins AP Was There: Game 4 of 1970 Blues-Bruins for Stanley CupUSA TODAY SportsBOSTON (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On May 10, 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 29 years. The Bruins won it at the expense of the St. Louis Blues, who were swept in the final
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Ohio State beats Gophers 8-6 to reach B10 championship gameUSA TODAY SportsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Brady Cherry homered during a four-run fourth inning and Ohio State held on to beat Minnesota 8-6 Sunday and reach the Big Ten Tournament championship game. The semifinal was postponed
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLuis Suárez Suarez defends himself after missing Copa del Rey finalUSA TODAY SportsBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Suarez has defended himself from criticism for undergoing knee surgery that prevented him from playing for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. The Uruguayan released a statement
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart StarrUSA TODAY SportsReaction from the football world and beyond to the death of Hall of Famer Bart Starr on Sunday at age 85: "Bart Starr was the most kind, thoughtful and classiest person you could ever know. I consider
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBrad Marchand Marchand says left hand is 'good' heading into Cup FinalUSA TODAY SportsBOSTON (AP) — Bruins winger Brad Marchand says his left hand is fine heading into the Stanley Cup Final. He sat out Boston's practice Sunday after being given a "maintenance day" by coach Bruce Cassidy.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Raptors Matchups for the NBA Finals between the Warriors and RaptorsUSA TODAY SportsThe position matchup breakdown for the 2019 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors: Analysis: All respect to Lowry, whose toughness and leadership are both comically overlooked
U.S. Army The Army asked 'how has serving impacted you?' The responses were heartbreakingUSA TODAY - N'dea Yancey-BraggJust before Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Army asked its Twitter followers how serving in the military has impacted their lives. The tweet was part of a thread that included videos of Pfc. Nathan Spencer,
Coors Light Bud Light's message about Miller Lite and Coors Light now has limitsUSA TODAY Money - Charisse JonesSome of Anheuser Busch's messaging that Miller Lite and Coors Light contain corn syrup has been put on ice. The company behind Bud Light will not be able to use two TV ads and two billboards following
Play buttonJosé Andrés Food vendor says fired cafeteria worker didn't follow rulesUSA TODAYMANCHESTER, N.H. – The president of a food service company that fired a New Hampshire school cafeteria worker is accusing her of allowing a student who couldn't pay for lunch to take extra items without
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTexas Christian University Garcia's RBI single in 10th lifts Oklahoma St. to title gameUSA TODAY SportsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alix Garcia singled in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Andrew Navigato, and Oklahoma State defeated TCU 7-6 on Sunday to advance to the Big 12 Tournament title game. With Oklahoma
Green Bay Packers The Ice Bowl and beyond: Packers legend Bart Starr's six greatest gamesUSA TODAY Sports - Pete DoughertyGREEN BAY — There’s no disputing the pinnacle of Bart Starr’s career as the Green Bay Packers’ quarterback. Starr’s legendary game-winning drive against the Dallas Cowboys in the famed Ice Bowl was the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGreen Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback and Packers legend Bart Starr dies at 85USA TODAY Sports - Pete DoughertyThe quarterback who guided the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships and was as popular as any figure in franchise history has died. Bart Starr, who served as the extension of coach Vince Lombardi
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJames Paxton Paxton, Gregorius nearing returns for Yankees; Barrett on ILUSA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Left-hander James Paxton and shortstop Didi Gregorius are closing in on their returns to the New York Yankees while right-hander Jake Barrett is heading to the injured list. The
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoStanley Cup The Latest: Sunny the dog stars at Cup Final media dayUSA TODAY SportsBOSTON (AP) — The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern): The biggest star at Stanley Cup Final media day doesn't play for the Boston Bruins or St. Louis Blues. He's 18-month
Japan President Trump gives massive trophy to sumo champion in Tokyo, JapanUSA TODAY While on his four day trip to Japan, President Trump had to lift a massive trophy to give to the winner of the sumo tournament in Tokyo, Japan.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBicycle Racing Cataldo wins Giro stage as Roglic crashes on borrowed bikeUSA TODAY SportsCOMO, Italy (AP) — Astana rider Dario Cataldo has won the 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia on a nightmare day for race favorite Primoz Roglic. The Italian finished the 232-kilometer (144-mile) route from
