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49ers Drub Vikings; Falcons Edge Eagles on Monday Night
San Francisco and Atlanta won their 2015 NFL debuts on Monday night. Here’s a recap of the Week 1 doubleheader:
Buccaneers Fans Wish They Had Marcus Mariota & Other Things We Learned in NFL Week 1
An incredible rookie performance and some key injuries dominated the headlines on the first Sunday of the 2015 NFL season. Here are the most important things we learned in Week 1:
Gronk’s 3 TDs Lead New England Past Pittsburgh, 28-21
Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, including three to tight end Rob Gronkowski, and New England beat Pittsburgh, 28-21, in the opening game of the 2015 NFL season in Foxboro, Mass. on Thursday night.
Joey Logano Passes Kevin Harvick on Final Lap to Win at Watkins Glen
Joey Logano raced past an out-of-fuel Kevin Harvick on the final lap to win the Cheez-It 355 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, NY on Sunday afternoon.
Matt Kenseth Races to Thrilling Win at Pocono
Thanks to smart fuel conservation, Matt Kenseth was able to pass several drivers down the stretch and win NASCAR’s Windows 10 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. on Sunday afternoon.
Pete Rose Gets Cheers; Mike Trout Leads A.L. To All-Star Game Win
Mike Trout of the L.A. Angels homered off L.A. Dodgers’ ace Zack Greinke to lead off the game, and the American League doubled up the National League, 6-3, in the MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday night.
Kyle Busch Wins NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series Race at Kentucky
Kyle Busch sped past Joey Logano late and won NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway.
U.S. Reaches World Cup Final With 2-0 Win Over Germany
Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara scored goals, and the United States beat top-ranked Germany, 2-0, in the semifinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Montreal on Tuesday night.
Kyle Busch Edges Brother Kurt For Sprint Cup Series Win at Sonoma
Kyle Busch beat his older brother Kurt to the finish line and won Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 road race at Sonoma, Calif.
US Women Top China, 1-0, Advance To World Cup Semifinals
Carli Lloyd scored the only goal of the game early in the second half, and the United States beat China, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Ottawa, Canada on Friday night.
U.S. Women Beat Colombia, 2-0, Advance To World Cup Quarterfinals
Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd scored goals, and the United States defeated Colombia, 2-0, in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on Monday night.
Jordan Spieth Wins U.S. Open
Dustin Johnson three-putted on the 18th hole, allowing Jordan Spieth to win the 2015 U.S. Open Golf Championship at the challenging Chambers Bay course in University Place, Washington on Sunday.
Abby Wambach’s Goal Leads U.S. Past Nigeria To Group D Title
Abby Wambach scored on a volley from Megan Rapinoe just before halftime, and the United States defeated Nigeria, 1-0, in the Women’s World Cup at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday night.
Golden State Beats Cleveland, Wins First NBA Title in 40 Years
Finals MVP Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Cavaliers, 105-97, in Cleveland in Game 6 of the 2015 NBA Finals to clinch the Bay Area franchise's first title since 1975.
Megan Rapinoe’s 2 Goals Lead U.S. Women’s Team To World Cup Win
Megan Rapinoe scored twice and the United States beat Australia, 3-1, in the U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup opener in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada on Monday night.
American Pharoah Wins First Triple Crown Since 1978
American Pharoah won horse racing’s first Triple Crown in 37 years when he broke away from the field and won the Belmont Stakes in New York on Saturday.
NBA Finals Preview: Will Lebron James or Stephen Curry Bring His City a Precious Title?
Despite having played nearly 100 games already during this grueling NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors still need four more wins to claim the title. The 2015 NBA Finals start Thursday, June 4, in Oakland. Here's a preview of what to expect.
American Pharoah Wins Preakness, Can Capture Triple Crown At Belmont
Race favorite American Pharoah ran through a driving rain to win the 140th Preakness Stakes on a muddy track at Pimlico Race Course near Baltimore on Saturday.
Denny Hamlin Wins NASCAR All-Star Race in Charlotte
Denny Hamlin outran Kevin Harvick to win the NASCAR All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on Saturday night.
2015 NFL Draft Winners, Losers, Surprises & Disappointments
The 2015 NFL Draft ended late Saturday in Chicago. Now that all 32 teams have finished making their picks, let’s see which franchises and players fared best (and worst):