Kiki Iriafen scores 23 points, Mystics snap Valkyries' 9-game winning streak

Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak.

• Jul 21

Abrams and Crews hit back-to-back homers as Nationals beat Athletics 5-2

CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning to send the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.

• Jul 19

Sacramento bars packed as World Cup final caps weeks of soccer fever

The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina in the championship match, ending a month-long tournament that transformed Sacramento bars, restaurants and coffee shops into gathering places for soccer fans.

• Jul 19

Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina

Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.

• Jul 20

A's rebound and rout Nationals 15-1 to stop 10-game skid as Ginn takes no-hitter into 7th inning

J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Athletics routed the Washington Nationals 15-1 to end their 10-game losing streak Saturday night.

• Jul 18

England holds on to defeat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third place match

It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.

• Jul 18

Men's mile record broken for first time since 1999

British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.

• Jul 18

Gabby Williams' two late 3-pointers leads Valkyries to 9th straight win, 74-69 over Mystics

The Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 74-69 on Saturday night for their ninth straight win.

• Jul 18

Andrés Chaparro racks up 8 RBIs as Nationals hand A's their 10th straight loss with 23-4 rout

Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp.

• Jul 17

A's 2027 schedule sets up possible final West Sacramento home game

West Sacramento's possible final chapter with the A's is coming into focus with the release of the team's 2027 schedule.

• Jul 16

From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories

Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.

• Jul 16

Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final

Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

• Jul 15

Valkyries beat the Fever 88-75 for 8th straight victory

Tiffany Hayes added 13 points, Janelle Salaun scored 12 and Kayla Thornton added 11 for Golden State (18-7), which has also won five straight road games.

• Jul 15

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

• Jul 14

Athletics dismiss pitching coach Scott Emerson amid 9-game skid entering All-Star break

The struggling Athletics on Monday dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson.

• Jul 13

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