WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached a tentative agreement for mediation with the women’s national team to resolve complaints in a lawsuit over equal pay with the men’s team, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup – Group F – United States v Chile

LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) – Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton set the pace in a Mercedes one-two in first free practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc the best of the rest. Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 21,

The New York Yankees are expected to activate slugger Aaron Judge from the injured list on Friday and have him in the lineup to face the Houston Astros. Jun 20, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees Aaron Judge in the dugout during game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K.

MONTPELLIER, France (Reuters) – Cameroon qualified for the women’s World Cup last 16 when Ajara Nchout earned them a 2-1 win over New Zealand with the last kick of their Group E match on Thursday. Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup – Group E – Cameroon v New Zealand – Stade de La Mosson, Montpellier,

CC Sabathia pitched six innings of one-run ball for his 250th career victory, Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer in a six-run first off Blake Snell, and Gleyber Torres hit his first career grand slam as the New York Yankees rolled to a 12-1 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. On his

The Anaheim Ducks bought out the contract of former NHL MVP Corey Perry on Wednesday, ending the winger’s 14-year tenure with the team. FILE PHOTO – Mar 6, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) looks on during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit:

Charlie Blackmon became the first Colorado player to have at least three hits in five consecutive games as the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 in Phoenix on Tuesday night. Blackmon, who set a major league record with 15 hits in a four-game series against the San Diego Padres last weekend, went 3-for-5 with a

Jun 18, 2019; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Panama midfielder Armando Cooper (11) gets around Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Khaleem Hyland (8) and scores a goal in the second half of group play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Panama scored two second-half goals

FILE PHOTO: Mar 4, 2019; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) runs down the court during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports – 12285807 Harrison Barnes is set to opt out of his contract with the Sacramento Kings and become

FILE PHOTO: Former UEFA President Michel Platini arrives at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to be heard in the arbitration procedure involving him and the FIFA in Lausanne, Switzerland, August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Michel Platini, the former head of European football association UEFA, was detained for questioning by

Four people sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at Monday’s rally celebrating the Raptors’ championship, Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said. Jun 17, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and team mates show off the Larry O’Brien trophy to fans during a parade through downtown Toronto to celebrate their NBA title. Mandatory Credit: Dan

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel recently vetoed a trade and the team is no longer seeking to move him, general manager Jim Rutherford said Monday. FILE PHOTO: Men’s ice hockey player Phil Kessel of the U.S. watches his teammates take shots during a team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Brian

PEBBLE BEACH, CA. (Reuters) – Gary Woodland held his nerve to claim his first major with a three-shot victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday, bringing Brooks Koepka’s two-year reign to an end. June 16, 2019; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; Gary Woodland kisses with the championship trophy after winning the 2019 U.S. Open golf tournament

Cody Bellinger hit a home run, and closer Kenley Jansen found a bit of redemption as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory Sunday over the visiting Chicago Cubs. Jun 16, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and center fielder Alex Verdugo (27) high five after the

PARIS (Reuters) – Striker Carli Lloyd scored twice as the United States beat Chile 3-0 on Sunday, sending the current holders into the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup. Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup – Group F – United States v Chile – Parc des Princes, Paris, France – June 16, 2019 Carli