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U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. (in white) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick Tuesday night in the Americans' 2-0 World Cup semifinal victory against Germany. Elsa/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final

In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.

U.S. Women Take Out China, Advance To World Cup Semifinals

Goalie Hope Solo of the United States celebrates with midfielder Carli Lloyd on Friday after defeating China 1-0 in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Ottawa, Canada. Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Women Take Out China, Advance To World Cup Semifinals

The win sets up a No. 2 vs. No. 1 matchup when the Americans will face Germany on Tuesday, as the U.S. continues its pursuit of its first World Cup title since 1999.

U.S. Beats Colombia 2-0, But Will Be Shorthanded Vs. China

Lauren Holiday of the United States is given a yellow card Monday in the first half against Colombia in a Women's World Cup match in Edmonton, Canada. She also received one in an earlier match against Australia, so Holiday will be suspended for the Americans' next match. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Beats Colombia 2-0, But Will Be Shorthanded Vs. China

Midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday each received their second yellow card of the Women's World Cup in Monday night's match, resulting in automatic one-game suspensions.

Golden State Warriors Bring Home Their First NBA Title In 40 Years

Andre Iguodala dunks Tuesday during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland. The Golden State forward was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA finals. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images hide caption

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Golden State Warriors Bring Home Their First NBA Title In 40 Years

As in the previous two games, the thin-benched Cleveland Cavaliers are able to keep things close early before running out of gas, letting Stephen Curry and the Warriors cruise to the title.

U.S. Women Beat Nigeria 1-0, Win Group And Advance To Elimination Rounds

Abby Wambach of the U.S. (from right) celebrates with teammates Lauren Holiday and Tobin Heath after scoring against Nigeria at the end of the first half Tuesday during the FIFA Women's World Cup in Vancouver, Canada. Ben Nelms/EPA/Landov hide caption

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U.S. Women Beat Nigeria 1-0, Win Group And Advance To Elimination Rounds

The victory, thanks to a goal by Abby Wambach, eases the Americans' path toward the World Cup, while the Nigerians were eliminated by the loss.

Warriors' Shooters Break Out Of Slump To Tie NBA Finals, 2-2

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala outruns center Cleveland Cavaliers Timofey Mozgov to the hoop Thursday during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Warriors' Shooters Break Out Of Slump To Tie NBA Finals, 2-2

Golden State breezed to an 103-82 road win thanks to efficient scoring from Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala, who made his first start of the season Thursday night.

Cleveland Withstands Late Golden State Charge For 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots Tuesday against Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during Game Three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images hide caption

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Cleveland Withstands Late Golden State Charge For 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

As the playoffs began, the Warriors were viewed as nearly unstoppable, particularly against an inferior Eastern Conference team in the NBA finals. The Cavaliers dominated most of Tuesday's game.

Warriors Run Away From Cavaliers In Overtime To Take Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Stephen Curry, left, and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors celebrate in the second quarter Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the 2015 NBA Finals in Oakland, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images hide caption

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Warriors Run Away From Cavaliers In Overtime To Take Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Golden State's 108-100 victory came despite 44 points from Cleveland's LeBron James. Kyrie Irving added 23 for the Cavaliers but limped off the court with two minutes left in the game.

National Spelling Bee Crowns Co-Champs For Second Straight Year

Vanya Shivashankar, left, of Olathe, Kan., and Gokul Venkatachalam of Chesterfield, Mo., lift the trophy after becoming co-champions Thursday night after the final round of the 88th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor in Maryland. Joshua Roberts/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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National Spelling Bee Crowns Co-Champs For Second Straight Year

Gokul Venkatachalam and Vanya Shivashankar went back and forth so long the judges were running out of words. Told he needed one more correct spelling to forge a tie, Gokul needed nothing but the word.