Brazilian soccer great Pelé will turn 80 on Friday but the celebration will have to wait. The three-time World Cup winner will spend the day isolated with a few family members.
Qatar has expressed an interest in hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the world’s biggest sporting events in a letter to the International Olympic Committee.
The National Women's Soccer League was set to open its eighth season this weekend. The league had a successful last year that see a new commissioner and a new TV deal.
North Korea lost the right to host the final of Asia's second-tier club competition on Tuesday, due to concerns and logistic challenges around working in Pyongyang.
The U.S. came to China looking to again be the best in the world. It'll go home with the worst tournament finish, losing to Serbia 94-89 in a consolation game.
The United States has extended its lead in the FIFA rankings by retaining the World Cup. The American women's fourth world title built a record points lead over No. 2 Germany.