For smaller teams advancing in Women's World Cup, bigger bonuses could be life changing

FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup. The payout rises to $60,000 for players on the 16 teams that advanced out of group play. Players in the quarterfinals get $90,000.

Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinals ahoy! | August 9, 2023

With the round of 16 concluded, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup . Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

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The Hutto Hippos will likely go as far as their Texas Tech-bound quarterback Will Hammond

Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act'

The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.

ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says

The four remaining Pac-12 schools still aboard for next season — California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State — have options if they are looking for another conference.

Bob Marley's daughter crowned 'fairy godmother' of Jamaican women's soccer team

Cedella Marley has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser for the Reggae Girlz and helped rescue the team after it was disbanded in 2008. Now the work has paid off.

Megan Rapinoe on missed penalty: 'That's like a sick joke'

"That's why I had that smile on my face. I'm like, 'You've got be f—ing kidding me.' I'm going to miss a penalty? I mean, honestly, I can't remember the last time I missed," Megan Rapinoe said.

Leander brothers compete, win at Junior Olympics thanks to donors

Central Texans, both friends and strangers, stepped in and donated needed funds so Leander brothers Jahmai and Jahmaikel McKenzie could not only compete, but win at the Junior Olympics.

Simone Biles wins U.S. classic in first meet since Tokyo games

The U.S. Championships are later this month, with the world championships coming in October and the Olympics less than a year out.

Women’s World Cup: US eliminated by Sweden on penalty kicks | August 6, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: Netherlands vs. South Africa and U.S. vs. Sweden. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Women’s World Cup: Japan, Spain advance to quarterfinals | August 5, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: Japan vs. Norway, Switzerland vs. Spain and Netherlands vs. South Africa. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.