Women's soccer
Boxx appointed vice chair of US Soccer safety task force

Nov. 04, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Shannon Boxx, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the 2015 World Cup championship team, was appointed Friday as a vice chair of the U.S....

FILE - USA Curling CEO Jeff Plush applauds a presentation by a member of the U.S. Wheelchair Curling Team prior to evening competition at the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 18, 2021. A majority of USA Curling's diversity task force has called for the removal of Plush as the national governing body’s CEO, accusing him of failing to act when confronted with allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct while serving as the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Curling CEO resigns in wake of soccer abuse investigation

By Eddie Pells And Jimmy Golen Oct. 28, 2022 07:55 PM EDT

Nichelle Prince, left, of Canada battles for the ball with Katrina Gorry of Australia during the women's soccer friendly between Australia and Canada at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
Olympic champion Canada beats Australia in women's soccer

Sep. 03, 2022 03:50 AM EDT

Sportlight-Usain Bolt wins the 200 meters

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...

France supporters wave flags during the Women Euro 2022 semifinal soccer match between Germany and France at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
France vs Germany 7/27/2022

Jul. 28, 2022 07:26 AM EDT

France supporters wave flags during the Women Euro 2022 semifinal soccer match between Germany and France at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Women's final will cap Olympic soccer tournament in Paris

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 28, 2022 07:24 AM EDT

United States' players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match against Canada in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US women's team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 25, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

From left, England's players Jill Scott, Chloe Kelly, Lauren Hemp, and and Ellen White cheer during a training session ahead of the Women Euro 2022 quarter final soccer match between England and Spain, at the Lensbury training center in Teddington, London, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Spain vs England 7/20/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT

Belgium fans on the stands shade themselves from the sun while waiting for the start of the Women Euro 2022 group D soccer match between Italy and Belgium at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, July 18, 2022. Britain's weather agency has issued its first-ever "red warning" of extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday. Temperature in Manchester reached 35 C, 95 F, on Monday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Belgium vs Italy 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT

England's Beth Mead celebrates after scoring her third goal, England's 8th, during the Women Euro 2022 group A soccer match between England and Norway at Brighton & Hove Community Stadium in Brighton, England, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Norway vs England 7/11/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT

Germany's manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg gives directions to his/her players during the Women Euro 2022 group B soccer match between Finland and Germany, at MK stadium in Milton Keynes, England, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Germany vs Finland 7/16/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT

A young fan holds a Spanish flag during the Women Euro 2022 group B soccer match between Denmark and Spain at Brentford Community Stadium in London, England, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Spain vs Denmark 7/16/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT

From left, England's players Jill Scott, Chloe Kelly, Lauren Hemp, and and Ellen White cheer during a training session ahead of the Women Euro 2022 quarter final soccer match between England and Spain, at the Lensbury training center in Teddington, London, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
England soars as Euro 2022 deals with heatwave

Jul. 19, 2022 06:59 AM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan, top, is congratulated after scoring her side's opening goal from the penalty spot against Canada during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Roberto Martinez)
Canada vs USA 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Costa Rica's Maria Paula Salas, right, and Jamaica's Jade Bailey fight for the ball during the CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match for third place, in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Jamaica vs Costa Rica 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Canada's goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan (1) blocks a shot by United States' Sophia Smith during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US beats Canada for W Championship title, '24 Olympic berth

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 19, 2022 12:15 AM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Haiti vs USA 7/4/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan holds a child as she greats fans after defeating Jamaica 5-0 in a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
USA vs Jamaica 7/7/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan (13) and Mexico's Casandra Montero fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico vs USA 7/11/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT