England scores late to beat United States of America in SheBelieves Cup

A last-minute goal from Ellen White gave England Women a 1-0 win over world champions the United States in the SheBelieves Cup at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. Houghton forced Harris into a low stop with a trademark free-kick and just when the game looked to be heading for a draw, the Lionesses stole victory at the death when White pounced from close range to defeat the World Champions.

Former MI-6 spy known to US agencies is author of reports on Trump in Russia

Christopher Steele, who wrote reports on compromising material Russian operatives allegedly had collected on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is a former officer in Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, according to people familiar with his career. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan.

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Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is to be approached to take charge of the movie about Leicester City star Jamie Vardy's life. The script has been finished for the movie, which will chart the incredible rags to riches story of Vardy, from his non-league days through to lift the Premier League trophy with City last season.

Colorful NBA reporter Sager dies after battle with cancer

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo wears a shirt to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee. . Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker wear shirts to honor NBA broadcaster Craig Sager who died earlier before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Milwaukee.

Los Angeles bid to address Trump election at Olympic meeting

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election looms over the race for the 2024 Summer Games as the three bid cities prepare to make their first presentations to a key gathering of global Olympic officials. With 10 months before the vote, bid leaders from Los Angeles, Paris and Budapest, Hungary, have traveled to Doha to pitch their case to the general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees - a meeting attended by more than 1,000 delegates from around the world.

Obama honors NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James watches as President Barack Obama greets members of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team members and staff after honoring the 2016 NBA Champions during a ceremony, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

LeBron James, the most influential person in the major swing state of Ohio, endorses Hillary Clinton

The Akron, Ohio-based NBA star exclusively announced his decision in an op-ed published on Business Insider Sunday evening . His op-ed will also run in the local paper, the Akron Beacon Journal, which has endorsed Clinton for president .

Obama Honors Team USA for Its Medals, Diversity

President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden welcomed Team USA - about 600 Olympians and Paralympians - to the White House Thursday, congratulating them not only for their gold, silver and bronze medals but also for their representation of a diverse set of ideals that inspired Americans during the Rio summer games. The event started with a picture of Mrs. Obama towering over gold medal gymnast Simone Biles, posing with her elbow over Biles' head.

High School Football Players Across Country Take Knee for National Anthem

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before her team's September 4th game in a show of solidarity with San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Rapinoe told American Soccer Now that the gesture was a "little nod to Kaepernick and everything that he's standing for right now.

Football Fever and Patriotic Fervor

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sits during the national anthem before an NFL preseason football game in San Diego, September 1, 2016. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the playing of the national anthem before preseason NFL games has football fans-and nonfans-flapping their jaws about something that has nothing to do with punting, passing, or running.

Obama defends Kaepernick’s right to protest even if message obscured

Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks on before the national anthem against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO - Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws a pass before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

Police release man over murder of Portslade teen as stalker complaints emerge

'You should never play in the NFL again. Move to Canada': 49ers fans burn Kaepernick jerseys to the national anthem after the $114million athlete refused to stand 'to protest black oppression' Sibling gang members out on parole are charged with shooting Dwyane Wade's cousin dead with stray bullet outside a school in Chicago 'I'm coming if you'll let me in': Barbra Streisand claims she will relocate to AUSTRALIA if Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in US election REVEALED: Usain Bolt got party girls to flash their breasts at him and then made them stand on a 'podium' while he awarded them medals EXCLUSIVE: Two United pilots are 'arrested at Glasgow Airport for being too DRUNK to fly to New Jersey' - as it's revealed both are military veterans Family is outraged after teacher plays Underground Railroad game with elementary school students and sends only African American child in the class ... (more)

Anthony ‘Twig’, ex-husband of accused murderer Sara Connor to visit …

'You should never play in the NFL again. Move to Canada': 49ers fans burn Kaepernick jerseys to the national anthem after the $114million athlete refused to stand 'to protest black oppression' Sibling gang members out on parole are charged with shooting Dwyane Wade's cousin dead with stray bullet outside a school in Chicago 'I'm coming if you'll let me in': Barbra Streisand claims she will relocate to AUSTRALIA if Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in US election REVEALED: Usain Bolt got party girls to flash their breasts at him and then made them stand on a 'podium' while he awarded them medals EXCLUSIVE: Two United pilots are 'arrested at Glasgow Airport for being too DRUNK to fly to New Jersey' - as it's revealed both are military veterans Family is outraged after teacher plays Underground Railroad game with elementary school students and sends only African American child in the class ... (more)

Farm safety top priority with farm tourism on the rise

Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating local farmers about how to mitigate public health risks as more peo... With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating farmers about how to mitigate health risks for their new visitors. With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating farmers about how to mitigate health risks for their new visitors.

Texas college student dead in apparent drug overdose at campus frat …

Alabama house of horrors: Man murders five people in their beds - including pregnant woman - at secluded home where his abused ex was hiding - before kidnapping her in 'worst case cops had seen' REVEALED: Huma Abedin was working as ASSISTANT EDITOR at her mother's radical Muslim journal when it blamed America for 9/11 terror attacks Rudy Giuliani renews attack on Hillary Clinton's health suggesting the media is covering up 'several signs of illness' and tells people to 'go online' and 'look at the videos' Only drunk pilots see UFOs, transgender officers fine with him, and he'd refuse to shake Hillary's hand: Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager tells all Ab fab! Simone and her golden girls hit Rio beach as she prepares to make history by becoming first female gymnast to carry U.S. flag at an Olympics closing ceremony US men's volleyball comes back from a two-set deficit to win bronze in a ... (more)

Ryan Lochte apologizes for his behavior on social media

U.S Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding a late-night incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more "careful and candid" about how he described what happened. Lochte said in a lengthy post on Instagram Friday that he was apologizing for his role in taking the focus away from other Olympic athletes.