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OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates her goal by penalty kick with defender Lauren Barnes (3) during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against Angel City FC, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy with U.S. team is bigger than soccer

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Spain's new women's national team coach Montse Tome, looks on during her official presentation at the Spanish soccer federation headquarters in Las Rozas, just outside of Madrid, Spain, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Tome replaced Jorge Vilda less than three weeks after Spain won the Women's World Cup title and amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales who has now resigned. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Hermoso criticizes Spanish soccer federation and accuses it of threatening World Cup-winning players

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

U.S. forward Mikal Bridges (5) gestures during the Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game between Italy and U.S. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

U.S. forward Mikal Bridges (5) gestures during the Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game between Italy and U.S. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

USA rolls past Italy to reach Basketball World Cup semifinals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

U.S. head coach Steve Kerr calls a play for his team as they player against Lithuania during the first half of a Basketball World Cup second-round match in Manila, Philippines Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

U.S. falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

South Sudan team celebrates after winning against Angola during their Basketball World Cup classification match at the Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines on Saturday Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

South Sudan to represent Africa, Japan to represent Asia in Paris Olympic basketball field

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

CORRECTS MONTH TO SEPTEMBER - Italian team celebrates after winning against Serbia during the Basketball World Cup second round match at the Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Germany, Slovenia, U.S. and Lithuania make World Cup quarterfinals

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Lebanon forward Ali Haidar (11) drives against France forward Guerschon Yabusele (7) and guard Evan Fournier (10) during the Basketball World Cup group H match between France and Lebanon at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Dominican Republic, Australia and Italy reach the knockout stage of basketball’s World Cup

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A vehicle passes a giant FIBA Basketball World Cup themed display near one of the venues at the Mall of Asia Arena Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Pasay city Philippines. Basketball's World Cup starts on Friday, Aug. 25, spread out over three nations — the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. It'll be centered in Manila. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) **FILE**

Basketball’s World Cup is set to begin, and the U.S. isn’t worrying about pressure

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

England's Owen Farrell and Wales' Adam Beard, right, in action during the Summer Nations Series match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, London, Saturday Aug. 12, 2023. (David Davies/PA via AP)

England captain Owen Farrell suspended for first 2 games of Rugby World Cup

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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina, left, is helped to her feet by teammate Sarah Kassi following the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

United States' Anthony Edwards, center, shoots over Puerto Rico's George Conditt IV, left, and Christopher Ortiz, right, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

U.S. pulls off big rally, Edwards scores 34 and Americans top Germany

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

England's team players celebrate after Alessia Russo scored her side's third goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Is it coming home? England looks to bring Women’s World Cup trophy back to the birthplace of soccer

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski watches during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour)

U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. Murray announced Wednesday, Aug. 16, that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup. Murray said he needs more time to rehab to get ready for the regular season. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won’t be able to play for Canada at World Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Pakistan's men cricket team head coach Grant Bradburn talks to reporters in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn wants to see his team play an aggressive brand of cricket

By RIZWAN ALI - Associated Press

Japan's Hana Takahashi, centre, attempts to head the ball as Sweden's Filippa Angeldal, left, and Sofia Jakobsson, right, compete during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

Sweden stakes claim as Women’s World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Japan's players celebrate after winning the Women's World Cup second round soccer match between Japan and Norway in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women’s World Cup when quarterfinals begin

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

England's Lauren James, right, celebrates a first half goal with teammate England's Ella Toone during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Sophie Ralph)

Australia and England were shaky early at Women’s World Cup, need balanced play in knockout round

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press