The Portland Thorns advanced to the NWSL championship game with a victory Sunday that came despite numerous off-field issues swirling around the team.
Author: Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY
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Ryan Crouser leads U.S. to historic first sweep of shot put podium at world track and field championships
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Kenyan sprinter’s travel nightmare nearly caused him to miss worlds. He reached semis anyway.
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