Megan Rapinoe

Gender pay gap: US football star Rapinoe renews call for equity

Megan Rapinoe tells a US House committee that the female World Cup winners have exceeded the accomplishments of their male counterparts, yet received inadequate compensation and playing conditions.

US football federation scraps ban on anthem-kneeling

In June, US football's board of directors voted to repeal the no-kneeling policy, which was put in place after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in 2016. That board vote required confirmation by the wider US Soccer governing body, which it received this week.

George Floyd’s death ushers in long-sought changes in policy, pop culture

Could his death in police custody be the trigger that brings on sweeping reforms and palpable change in race dynamics? For now, a look at some of the ways people and companies have responded to massive protests and outrage in the US and beyond.

Taylor Swift, Oprah join huge global event to celebrate coronavirus workers

Lady Gaga announced "One World Together at Home" last week which now includes some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including Celine Dion, Billie Eilish, John Legend, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Chris Martin, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Buble.

Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus

We look at how habits and techniques related to sports could change amid and after the coronavirus pandemic.

US women beat Canada 3-0 in Olympic qualifying final

The US and Canada both already secured the region's two spots in the Tokyo Games with victories in the semifinals.

Lionel Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

Now aged 32, it's Messi's first Ballon d'Or since 2015 and his sixth overall as he moves one ahead of his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rapinoe, Messi win FIFA player of the year awards

Megan Rapinoe was rewarded for leading the US to women's World Cup title while Lionel Messi moves one ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

An ongoing controversy: The sports stars refusing to meet the US president

After declaring they wouldn’t attend a White House reception, the World Cup-winning US women’s football team became the latest in a string of sports heroes declining to be seen alongside Trump.

Football: Rapinoe, Lavelle score as USA beat Netherlands to retain WC title

The victory underlines the USA's status as the dominant force in international women's football as they claim the World Cup for the fourth time in eight editions.