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Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women's soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly

Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women's soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly

Olivia Smith has set a new benchmark in women's soccer with her move from Liverpool to Arsenal for a reported 1 million pounds ($1.34 million).
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles and
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever guard injured her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team’s win over the Connecticut Sun.
Pogačar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey

Pogačar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey

HAUTACAM, France (AP) — Tadej Pogačar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday.
Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test

Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test

MONACO (AP) — Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended for a positive doping test on Thursday.
Canada's Olivia Smith signed by Arsenal for world record women's soccer fee

Canada's Olivia Smith signed by Arsenal for world record women's soccer fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women's soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million) when Arsenal signed her from Liverpool on Thursday.
Theo Corbeanu's PK helps Toronto beat San Diego 1-0

Theo Corbeanu's PK helps Toronto beat San Diego 1-0

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Theo Corbeanu scored in the 20th minute, Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced and Toronto FC beat San Diego FC 1-0 on Wednesday night in the first-ever meeting between the clubs.
Sabbi scores in 4th minute, White adds 1 goal, 1 assist as Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0

Sabbi scores in 4th minute, White adds 1 goal, 1 assist as Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0

HOUSTON (AP) — Emmanuel Sabbi scored a goal in the fourth minute, Sebastian Berhalter added a goal and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night.
Tai Baribo, rookie Olwethu Makhanya lead Union to 2-1 victory over Montreal

Tai Baribo, rookie Olwethu Makhanya lead Union to 2-1 victory over Montreal

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Tai Baribo scored his 14th goal and rookie defender Olwethu Makhanya scored the first of his career early in the second half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.