Monday, June 8 2015 10:38 PM EDT2015-06-09 02:38:19 GMT
Megan Rapinoe scored twice and the United States overcame early defensive shakiness to beat Australia 3-1 on Monday night in the Americans' opener at the Women's World Cup.
Megan Rapinoe scored twice and the United States overcame early defensive shakiness to beat Australia 3-1 on Monday night in the Americans' opener at the Women's World Cup.
Saturday, June 6 2015 9:56 PM EDT2015-06-07 01:56:04 GMT
American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes and claimed the Triple Crown on Saturday, becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to achieve the pinnacle of horse racing.
American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes and claimed the Triple Crown on Saturday, becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to achieve the pinnacle of horse racing.
Friday, June 5 2015 5:08 PM EDT2015-06-05 21:08:05 GMT
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Danny Williams scored in the 89th minute and Bobby Wood in the 90th, capping a comeback from a two-goal second-half deficit and giving the United States a 4-3 win over the Netherlands.
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Danny Williams scored in the 89th minute and Bobby Wood in the 90th, capping a comeback from a two-goal second-half deficit and giving the United States a 4-3 win over the Netherlands.
Thursday, June 4 2015 2:28 PM EDT2015-06-04 18:28:23 GMT
The Boston Breakers will host a Women's World Cup viewing party for the first U.S. Women's National Team match of the group stage, Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Park Restaurant and Bar in Cambridge.
The Boston Breakers will host a Women's World Cup viewing party for the first U.S. Women's National Team match of the group stage, Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Park Restaurant and Bar in Cambridge.
Tuesday, June 2 2015 1:54 PM EDT2015-06-02 17:54:55 GMT
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will resign from soccer's governing body amid a widening corruption scandal and has promised to call for fresh elections to choose a successor.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will resign from soccer's governing body amid a widening corruption scandal and has promised to call for fresh elections to choose a successor.
Monday, May 25 2015 9:11 PM EDT2015-05-26 01:11:30 GMT
Finishing a perfect 51-0 season in dramatic fashion, the Tufts softball team won its third straight NCAA Division III championship Monday with a 7-4 victory over the UT-Tyler.
Finishing a perfect 51-0 season in dramatic fashion, the Tufts softball team won its third straight NCAA Division III championship Monday with a 7-4 victory over the UT-Tyler.
Friday, May 15 2015 11:32 PM EDT2015-05-16 03:32:20 GMT
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and five-time heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield squared off at a charity fight night event in Salt Lake City.
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and five-time heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield squared off at a charity fight night event in Salt Lake City.
Sunday, May 3 2015 10:58 AM EDT2015-05-03 14:58:58 GMT
Using his reach and his jab Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather Jr. frustrated Manny Pacquiao, piling up enough points to win a unanimous decision in their welterweight title bout. Mayweather remained unbeaten in 48 fights, cementing his legacy as the best of his generation. After the fight, it was disclosed that Pacquiao injured his right shoulder in training.
Using his reach and his jab Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather Jr. frustrated Manny Pacquiao, piling up enough points to win a unanimous decision in their welterweight title bout. Mayweather remained unbeaten in 48 fights, cementing his legacy as the best of his generation. After the fight, it was disclosed that Pacquiao injured his right shoulder in training.
Friday, May 1 2015 11:32 PM EDT2015-05-02 03:32:51 GMT
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao weighed in below the welterweight limit Friday before a packed arena of screaming, singing fans anticipating the landmark bout.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao weighed in below the welterweight limit Friday before a packed arena of screaming, singing fans anticipating the landmark bout.
Friday, April 10 2015 5:16 PM EDT2015-04-10 21:16:26 GMT
Organizers of the 2015 Frozen Four would have been hard-pressed to custom order a better finale than Saturday night's matchup between Boston University and Providence.
Organizers of the 2015 Frozen Four would have been hard-pressed to custom order a better finale than Saturday night's matchup between Boston University and Providence.
Thursday, April 9 2015 8:46 PM EDT2015-04-10 00:46:34 GMT
Noel Acciari and Mark Jankowski scored second-period goals, Jon Gillies made 25 saves and Providence beat Nebraska-Omaha 4-1 on Thursday night in the Frozen Four to advance to the national championship game for the second time in school history.
Noel Acciari and Mark Jankowski scored second-period goals, Jon Gillies made 25 saves and Providence beat Nebraska-Omaha 4-1 on Thursday night in the Frozen Four to advance to the national championship game for the second time in school history.
Thursday, March 19 2015 5:04 PM EDT2015-03-19 21:04:05 GMT
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Zach Auguste scored 25 points, Jerian Grant added 17 and Notre Dame dodged a scare trying to erase its futile NCAA Tournament history with a 69-65 win over Northeastern on Thursday.
Zach Auguste scored 25 points, Jerian Grant added 17 and Notre Dame dodged a scare trying to erase its futile NCAA Tournament history with a 69-65 win over Northeastern on Thursday.
Tonye Jekiri hit four free throws in the closing 54.4 seconds of the second overtime, lifting Miami to an 89-86 win over Boston College in a Monday afternoon makeup of a game postponed by yet another snowstorm in...
Tonye Jekiri hit four free throws in the closing 54.4 seconds of the second overtime, lifting Miami to an 89-86 win over Boston College in a Monday afternoon makeup of a game postponed by yet another snowstorm in the region.
Tuesday, February 10 2015 7:09 PM EST2015-02-11 00:09:09 GMT
New England Revolution midfielder Jermaine Jones has had surgery to repair a sports hernia. The team said on Tuesday that he is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
New England Revolution midfielder Jermaine Jones has had surgery to repair a sports hernia. The team said on Tuesday that he is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
Saturday, February 7 2015 9:34 PM EST2015-02-08 02:34:14 GMT
Jenny Simpson broke the U.S. women's two-mile indoor record Saturday in the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, a year after she miscounted the laps and had nothing left for the final 200 meters.
Jenny Simpson broke the U.S. women's two-mile indoor record Saturday in the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, a year after she miscounted the laps and had nothing left for the final 200 meters.
Sunday, February 1 2015 12:22 PM EST2015-02-01 17:22:04 GMT
Photo taken Monday, April 21, 2014 (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Athletics Kenya says on Friday it has banned marathon champion Rita Jeptoo two years for doping. Jeptoo has won the Boston Marathon three times, and her second Chicago Marathon in October.But traces of the banned blood-booster EPO were found in her out-of-competition test in Kenya on Sept. 25.
Athletics Kenya says on Friday it has banned marathon champion Rita Jeptoo two years for doping. Jeptoo has won the Boston Marathon three times, and her second Chicago Marathon in October.But traces of the banned blood-booster EPO were found in her out-of-competition test in Kenya on Sept. 25.
Sunday, October 19 2014 10:58 PM EDT2014-10-20 02:58:28 GMT
The Vermont-based Craftsbury Sculling Center won the men's eights Sunday in the Head of the Charles Regatta and the Cambridge Boat Club took the women's race.
The Vermont-based Craftsbury Sculling Center won the men's eights Sunday in the Head of the Charles Regatta and the Cambridge Boat Club took the women's race.
Sunday, October 19 2014 5:47 PM EDT2014-10-19 21:47:13 GMT
Cambridge Boat Club's Andrew Campbell and Gevvie Stone won the men's and women's singles titles Saturday on the first day of the 50th annual Head of the Charles Regatta.
Cambridge Boat Club's Andrew Campbell and Gevvie Stone won the men's and women's singles titles Saturday on the first day of the 50th annual Head of the Charles Regatta.
Sunday, October 12 2014 6:00 PM EDT2014-10-12 22:00:25 GMT
Mamitu Daska broke the women's record in the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon on Sunday and fellow Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa successfully defended his men's title.
Mamitu Daska broke the women's record in the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon on Sunday and fellow Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa successfully defended his men's title.
Boston College quarterback Tyler Murphy rushed for 190 yards, breaking free for a 66-yard touchdown with 3:30 to play on Saturday night as Boston College beat No. 9 Southern California 37-31.
Boston College quarterback Tyler Murphy rushed for 191 yards, breaking free for a 66-yard touchdown with 3:30 to play on Saturday night as Boston College beat No. 9 Southern California 37-31.
Sunday, July 13 2014 6:18 PM EDT2014-07-13 22:18:31 GMT
Germany won the World Cup. The now four-time world champions, the first European team to win it on South American soil, earned the honor of lifting the most recognized trophy in sports after a 1-0 victory in a final as terrific as the tournament itself.
Germany won the World Cup. The now four-time world champions, the first European team to win it on South American soil, earned the honor of lifting the most recognized trophy in sports after a 1-0 victory in a final as terrific as the tournament itself.
Quincy Amarikwa scored in the 3rd minute and Sean Johnson saved a penalty kick in the 86th to seal the Chicago Fire's 1-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday.
Quincy Amarikwa scored in the 3rd minute and Sean Johnson saved a penalty kick in the 86th to seal the Chicago Fire's 1-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday.
Germany beat the U.S. 1-0 Thursday in soggy Recife on Thomas Mueller's 55th-minute goal to win Group G, but the Americans held onto second place when Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1 in a game played simultaneously.
Germany beat the U.S. 1-0 Thursday in soggy Recife on Thomas Mueller's 55th-minute goal to win Group G, but the Americans held onto second place when Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1 in a game played simultaneously.
Monday, April 21 2014 1:19 PM EDT2014-04-21 17:19:20 GMT
More than one million spectators were expected to cheer on runners in the first Marathon since the bombings that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
More than one million spectators were expected to cheer on runners in the first Marathon since the bombings that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
Frozen Fenway organizers were forced to cancel Thursday's Division I Women's College Hockey game between Northeastern and Harvard University due to the Nor'easter.
Frozen Fenway organizers were forced to cancel Thursday's Division I Women's College Hockey game between Northeastern and Harvard University due to the Nor'easter.
Diego Fagundez scored his team-leading 13th goal of the season in the 76th minute to lift the Revolution to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night that kept New England's playoff hopes alive.
Diego Fagundez scored his team-leading 13th goal of the season in the 76th minute to lift the Revolution to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night that kept New England's playoff hopes alive.
Longtime Holy Cross women's basketball coach Bill Gibbons stepped aside Wednesday while the college reviews claims by a former player that he was physically and emotionally abusive.
Longtime Holy Cross women's basketball coach Bill Gibbons stepped aside Wednesday while the college reviews claims by a former player that he was physically and emotionally abusive.
Andre Williams rushed for a career-high 263 yards and tied a school record by running for five touchdowns to lead Boston College to a 48-27 victory over Army on Saturday.
Andre Williams rushed for a career-high 263 yards and tied a school record by running for five touchdowns to lead Boston College to a 48-27 victory over Army on Saturday.
Thiago Silva and Neymar scored first-half goals to propel Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Portugal in a friendly match before 62,310 at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night.
Thiago Silva and Neymar scored first-half goals to propel Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Portugal in a friendly match before 62,310 at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Seattle Sounders failed to deliver on coach Sigi Schmid's victory guarantee, tying the New England Revolution 0-0 on Saturday despite dominating most of the play.
The Seattle Sounders failed to deliver on coach Sigi Schmid's victory guarantee, tying the New England Revolution 0-0 on Saturday despite dominating most of the play.
A judge in South Africa says Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, can leave South Africa to compete in international competition, with conditions.
A judge in South Africa says Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, can leave South Africa to compete in international competition, with conditions.
Monday, March 25 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-03-25 20:57:30 GMT
Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Boston Celtics practice patience to help their 36-year-old prepare for the playoffs.
Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Boston Celtics practice patience to help their 36-year-old prepare for the playoffs.
Lance Armstrong confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, reversing more than a decade of denial.
Lance Armstrong confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, reversing more than a decade of denial.
Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other.
Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other.
FOXBOROUGH (AP) - Dimirty Imbongo scored in the 53rd minute and the New England Revolution ended their winless streak at 10 matches with a 2-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday. Imbongo, who got
FOXBOROUGH (AP) - Dimirty Imbongo scored in the 53rd minute and the New England Revolution ended their winless streak at 10 matches with a 2-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday. Imbongo, who got
Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and has been issued a lifetime ban from cycling by the USADA.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency erased 14 years of Lance Armstrong's career Friday — including his record seven Tour de France titles — and banned him for life from the sport that made him a hero to millions of cancer survivors after concluding he used banned substances.
FOXBOROUGH - New England Revolution midfielder Zak Boggs is retiring and will accept a Fulbright Scholarship to study medical sciences at England's Leicester University beginning this fall.
FOXBOROUGH - New England Revolution midfielder Zak Boggs is retiring and will accept a Fulbright Scholarship to study medical sciences at England's Leicester University beginning this fall.
FOXBOROUGH - Diego Fagundez headed home a cross from Fernando Cardenas in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time and the New England Revolution pulled into a 2-2 tie with the Seattle Sounders.
FOXBOROUGH - Diego Fagundez headed home a cross from Fernando Cardenas in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time and the New England Revolution pulled into a 2-2 tie with the Seattle Sounders.
BOSTON - Local boxing great Micky Ward appeared on Fox & Friends on Tuesday to discuss his autobiography, "A Warrior's Heart: The True Story of Life Before and Beyond The Fighter."
BOSTON - Local boxing great Micky Ward appeared on Fox & Friends on Tuesday to discuss his autobiography, "A Warrior's Heart: The True Story of Life Before and Beyond The Fighter."
Saturday, May 19 2012 10:08 PM EDT2012-05-20 02:08:05 GMT
FOXBOROUGH - Saer Sene scored twice for the New England Revolution, and Houston's Luiz Camargo tied it for the Dynamo with 3 minutes left in regulation in a 2-2 draw Saturday night.
FOXBOROUGH - Saer Sene scored twice for the New England Revolution, and Houston's Luiz Camargo tied it for the Dynamo with 3 minutes left in regulation in a 2-2 draw Saturday night.
