From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jul 10 2011 11:34 PM

The U.S. women’s soccer team advanced to the World Cup semifinals, after beating Brazil on penalty kicks Sunday. Abby Wambach tied the game in the 122nd minute for the Americans. (July 10)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jul 10 2011 11:34 PM

USA TODAY’s Paul White takes a look at five top minor league prospects at the All-Star Futures Game in Phoenix, AZ.

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jul 10 2011 4:17 AM

A winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, Andre Agassi was inducted Saturday into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (July 9)

From: USA TODAY on Sat, Jul 09 2011 4:50 PM

Derek Jeter of the Yankees picked up the 3,000th hit of his career in dramatic fashion on Saturday. Facing Tampa Bay’s David Price in the bottom of the third, Jeter slammed a home run. (July 9)

From: USA TODAY on Sat, Jul 09 2011 3:41 PM

USA Today baseball writer Seth Livingstone discusses what hit number 3,000 means for the captain.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:49 PM

Ohio State is vacating its wins from the 2010 football season, including its share of the Big 10 championship and the Buckeyes' victory over Arkansas in the 2011 Sugar Bowl. (July 8)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:49 PM

Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan said Friday that he spoke with the widow of the man who was killed when he fell over a railing while trying to catch a baseball. It is the second accident involving a railing in the last year for the Rangers. (July 8)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:49 PM

Bloomberg Sports Anchors Rob Shaw and Michele Steele discuss the top snubs on the American League All-Star team. Shaw tells us that Victor Martinez would have been a better choice than Russell Martin, Mark Teixeira was the next best first baseman, Ian Kinsler was more deserving than How...

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:49 PM

Bloomberg Sports Anchor Rob Shaw discusses the top players who missed the cut for the National League All-Star team. Shaw tells us that Miguel Montero is a worthy star, Ryan Howard is a surprise snub, Danny Espinosa leads the Majors when it comes to home runs from a second baseman, Ara...

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 3:35 PM

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out a judge’s order lifting the NFL lockout, possibly giving the league leverage in talks aimed at reaching a new labor deal. (July 8)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:48 AM

Dick Williams, a member of the baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 82. He led the Oakland Athletics to two World Series Championships in his 21 year big league career. (July 7)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:48 AM

Dick Williams, a member of the baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 82. He led the Oakland Athletics to two World Series Championships in his 21 year big league career. (July 7)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 07 2011 6:37 PM

NFL owners and players may find themselves shifting to hurry-up mode as time gets tight to reach labor peace. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner is covering Thursday’s meetings in New York. (July 7)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 07 2011 6:37 PM

Tony Stewart says he is excited about racing at Kentucky Speedway — a new stop on NASCAR’s premier series schedule.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 07 2011 6:37 PM

Inaugural premier series event will offer fans first-time winner, night racing.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:34 PM

Kevin Harvick talks about why NASCAR’s premier series belongs at Kentucky Speedway.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:31 PM

John Mackey, the rugged Hall of Fame tight end and union president who later fought for stronger health benefits of retired players and struggled with dementia, has died. He was 69. (July 7)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jul 06 2011 3:57 PM

The South Korean city of Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics on Wednesday after failing in two previous attempts. (July 6)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jul 06 2011 3:57 PM

AP legal reporter Nedra Pickler was inside the courtroom as jury selection began in the Roger Clemens perjury case. Clemens is accused of lying to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. (July 6)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jul 06 2011 12:39 PM

Bloomberg Sports Anchor Rob Shaw discusses five players worth picking up on the waiver wire. Shaw tells us about Blue Jays unheralded rookie Eric Thames, Twins former close Joe Nathan, Phillies rookie Vance Worley, former A’s second baseman Mark Ellis, and finally, Twins third baseman D...