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The Golden State Warriors' front office overhaul stretches beyond Bob Myers' exit as team president.After years of looking down at the rest of the NBA, the Golden State Warriors' dynasty is starting to crumble.It's too early to write the obituary on any team that employs ...

President Joe Biden, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion were among a star-studded cast of names to announce the United States’ Women’s World Cup squad as the defending champions revealed the 23 players who will look to win a third tournament in a row this summer. Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will be making their fourth appearance at the World Cup after being included in head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad, while key players such as Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle also return from their group that won the US’s fourth World Cup in France four years ago. But the US saved their biggest surprise for their announcement video, with President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden featuring alongside some of the biggest names from sports and entertainment, including Blake Lively, Shaquille O’Neal and Lil Wayne. “From lifting trophies to fighting for gender equity, these women have been a source of inspiration for Americans of all ages,” President Biden said in the opening of the eight-minute video. While Morgan, 33, and Rapinoe, 37, bring plenty of tournament-winning experience to the US side, Andonovski’s squad features 14 players who will be appearing at the World Cup for the first time. Among them are 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson and 22-year-old Trinity Rodman, while the uncapped Savannah DeMelo is also included in the squad. The US will be without the experienced captain Becky Sauerbrunn due to injury, as well as star forward Mallory Swanson. The United States are four-time winners of the World Cup and remain favourites ahead of this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The defending champions face the Netherlands, who they defeated in the 2019 final, Portugal and Vietnam in Group E. United States Women’s World Cup squad Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars) Defenders: Alana Cook (OL Reign), Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns FC), Emily Fox (North Carolina Courage), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC), Sofia Huerta (OL Reign), Kelley O’Hara (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Sonnett (OL Reign) Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC), Julie Ertz (Angel City FC), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyonnais, FRA), Rose Lavelle (OL Reign), Kristie Mewis (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) Forwards: Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC), Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC), Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham FC) Read More N’Golo Kante, the midfield miracle worker who changed football Jose Mourinho hit by Uefa punishment for abusing referee Anthony Taylor Man Utd see £50m bid rejected for Mason Mount as Chelsea set asking price N’Golo Kante, the midfield miracle worker who changed football Jose Mourinho hit by Uefa punishment for abusing referee Anthony Taylor Man Utd see £50m bid rejected for Mason Mount as Chelsea set asking price

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Betting on props in Major League Baseball can have a lot of ups and downs, but I have three pitchers to target for Wednesday’s action.They may not be the flashiest of names, but I like them to hit these props, especially in the outs recorded department.I’m coming off a rough day,...

The Las Vegas Aces are on the road on Wednesday afternoon as they look to build on their league best record against the Phoenix Mercury.The Mercury are in dead last in the WNBA this season, and they are without their three best players – Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Sm...

Zinedine Zidane, Antonio Conte and the five managers who could replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Michael Leask smashed a brilliant 91 not out to lead Scotland to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Ireland from the final ball at the...

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been given a four-match suspension by UEFA for his behaviour at last month’s Europa League final. The Portuguese faced widespread criticism after he directed abuse at English referee Anthony Taylor following his side’s defeat to Sevilla. UEFA also announced West Ham fans would be banned from their next away match in European competition, with a further match suspended for two years. That related to Hammers fans throwing missiles on to the pitch during their Europa Conference League final win over Fiorentina in Prague earlier this month. The Italian club’s defender Cristiano Biraghi suffered a cut to the head from an object thrown from the crowd. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live

Jose Mourinho has been suspended for four European matches for insulting referee Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League final defeat by...

José Mourinho has been banned from four European games by UEFA for verbally using the Europa League final referee in a stadium garage after Roma lost to Sevilla

After weeks of NBA rumors that he seemed to be leaning toward the Houston Rockets, a return to the 76ers seems to be coming for James Harden.According to Kyle Neubeck, James Harden is inching toward coming back to the team. It seems like the focus of the 76ers is to get him on a team-friendly de...

Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month