U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.

The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada on Friday night, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.

Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win

Sophia Wilson’s return and Olivia Moultrie’s winning strike highlighted the National Women’s Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns’ victory over the Washington Spirit on Friday night.

WNBA: Urgent need to reach new CBA by Monday

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters on Friday that there’s urgency to get a new collective bargaining agreement done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.