USA vs France Women's World Cup game breaks viewership record

The U.S. Women's National Team's match-up against France broke viewership records by garnering 6.3 million on FOX and FOX streaming services as well as 8.2 million on TV alone.

USWNT jersey is Nike's best-selling in a single season — more than any other soccer team

The U.S. Women’s National Team is crushing the 2019 Women’s World Cup as they head to the semi-final round against England undefeated, and their jersey has become the most-sold soccer jersey – men’s or women’s – in a single season on Nike.com.

Mike Soroka makes 2019 All-Star Roster

Manager - Alex Cora, Boston Starters Catcher - Gary Sánchez, N.Y. Yankees First Baseman - Carlos Santana, Cleveland Second Baseman - DJ LeMahieu, N.Y. Yankees Shortstop - Jorge Polanco, Minnesota Third Baseman - Alex Bregman, Houston

All-Stars McNeil, Alonso rally Mets past Braves to snap skid

NEW YORK (AP) - Newly named All-Stars Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso had the big hits in a five-run eighth inning that rallied the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday night, snapping their seven-game losing streak. Todd Frazier launched a long homer to begin the comeback and finished with three hits and two RBIs. McNeil and J.D. Davis also had three hits apiece for the Mets, who...

Riley caps rally as Braves spoil Mets' big day with 5-4 win

NEW YORK (AP) - Austin Riley watched from the on-deck circle as Nick Markakis drove Seth Lugo's fastball for a tying homer. The Braves rookie had a hunch what might come next. "I took a little chance and sat slider there," he said. "And got it." Markakis and Riley hit consecutive solo homers to give Atlanta the lead in the eighth inning, and the Braves spoiled the...

Meram nets pair, Atlanta United tops Impact 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Justin Meram scored his first two goals for Atlanta United, netting the winner in the 83rd minute, in a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Saturday night. Meram, who was acquired in a trade with Columbus in early May, was a step off the line when Brek Shea put a touch along the end line on a loose ball that ended on Meram's foot. The play started as a corner kick and a...

Dominican police arrest ‘mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have arrested the mastermind behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.

Braves fans get engaged after game at Wrigley Field

The Atlanta Braves headed to Chicago this week to face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but the visiting team didn't end up being the only winners Wednesday night. 

Soroka, Riley lead Braves past deGrom and skidding Mets, 6-2

Streaking rookie Mike Soroka outpitched Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, and the Atlanta Braves got a two-run homer from fellow youngster Austin Riley in a 6-2 victory Friday night over the plummeting New York Mets.

USWNT heads off to Women's World Cup semifinals after beating France 2-1

The U.S. Women's National Team defeated France 2-1 in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals and will head on to the semifinals against England.

HIGH 5 star turns NBA champ

A guy like Jordan Loyd doesn’t have much time to celebrate the NBA Championship that he just won as part of the Toronto Raptors organization. However, there aren’t many guys who get a front row seat to history, either.

Freeman and Acuña named All-Star starters

Two members of the Atlanta Braves will be starters on the 2019 National League All-Star Team. First baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr. were both named All-Star starters on Thursday night.