Australia

The rest of the penguin colony could be heard singing in his honor this week.

An expanded field of 32 teams at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand means that more players and teams will see the international spotlight and they no doubt want to prove they belong.

Alyssa Thompson was selected Wednesday alongside Megan Rapinoe and 21 others for the U.S. roster to do what no country has done before — to raise a third straight trophy at the Women’s World Cup.

Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year.

Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination.

But the government is still threatening to cancel his visa and deport him. Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated the Djokovic’s visa on Monday.

U.S. national soccer team's Carli Lloyd has announced her retirement. Lloyd has long hinted she would step away from the game following the Tokyo Olympics after a 16-year international career.

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Devin Booker had 20 and the U.S. blew past and eventually blew away Australia 97-78 on Thursday in the Olympic men’s basketball semifinals

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer at the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-3 victory over Australia.

U.S. guard Zach LaVine says if the Americans do what they are supposed to, he doesn't think anyone can beat them. Australia and France already have this summer.