Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.

Ruben Amorim said he will speak to Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United forward walked straight down the tunnel following his substitution during their 3-2 win over Ipswich Town.

Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised his team's mentality after they moved 13 points clear at the top of the table Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola has admitted fans will never see "the old Manchester City" again this season but vowed they will be back to their best after beating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta has refused to concede the Premier League title, despite seeing Arsenal fall 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri's shock exit.

Wrexham have missed a golden opportunity to play a final at Wembley Stadium after losing to Peterborough United on penalties in the EFL Trophy semifinals.

Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver will miss the upcoming National Women's Soccer League season because of a right knee injury.

Potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, tests revealed Wednesday, and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery, agent Drew Rosenhaus said.

After the 76ers dropped their ninth straight game Wednesday night against the Knicks, Paul George expounded on his recent decision to stop podcasting.

Shaedon Sharpe called his dunk over Justin Champagnie the best of his career, and it was part of his career night in the Blazers' win over the Wizards.

Patrick Stewart, the Patriots' director of pro personnel for the past two seasons, will be hired as general manager of Nebraska's football program, sources told ESPN.

The Pistons beat the Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams.

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Tre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland on Wednesday night.

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Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game Wednesday against the Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him in a trade.

Liverpool took one huge step toward the Premier League title on a packed Wednesday that saw many top teams play in matches with huge implications.

The NFL is mulling changes to overtime rules to decrease the coin-toss advantage, and the league plans to use its virtual measuring system to determine first downs.