Carli Lloyd, 39, will finish out the season with the NJ/NY Gotham FC of the NWSL and play four friendly matches with the USWNT before retiring.
Author: Alyssa Hertel, USA TODAY
Chicago Blackhawks’ radio color analyst Troy Murray diagnosed with cancer
Troy Murray spent most of his playing career with the Chicago Blackhawks and joined the team as a studio analyst after his retirement from hockey.
‘We try to break the stigma’: Does sumo wrestling have an Olympic future?
Sumo wrestling is built out of Japanese culture and tradition. But the future is bright for the sport, which is growing internationally.
Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona: Star departing due to ‘economic and structural obstacles’
Messi has been with Barcelona in some capacity since 2000 but will not resign with the club after the contract agreement did not comply with LaLiga rules.
USA medal count
The U.S. won both the overall medal count and the most gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
China’s Li Fabin employs one-legged stance to win weightlifting gold
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Equal Pay for Team USA Act reintroduced by Senators Cantwell, Capito ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The legislation would ensure that all athletes representing the United States internationally are compensated equally for athletic performance.
Tampa dive team prepared if the Lightning attempt to replicate Tom Brady’s trophy toss
Tom Brady made headlines in February for throwing the Lombardi trophy from one boat to another during the Super Bowl boat parade.
San Francisco Giants unveil Nike City Connect jersey ahead of Washington National series
The San Francisco Giants join the Diamondbacks, Red Sox, Cubs, White Sox and Marlins in unveiling their jersey for the Nike MLB City Connect Series.