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Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a second straight game following a heated exchange with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli

Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead

Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay

Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest

The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the trade says Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference

Before moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

The Florida Panthers have traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi

France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina great in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece

Butler's iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December

The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

Maya Joint says 'I had the belief' to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon

When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking

Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby to become eligible for 2027 NFL draft after opting not to sue the league

Brendan Sorsby is moving on to 2027

Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon

Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure

The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match

Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next

Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next

Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress

Serena Williams loses Wimbledon first-round thriller, her first singles match since 2022

Serena Williams loses Wimbledon first-round thriller, her first singles match since 2022

NBA-LeBron thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: 'Hope I made a few proud'

LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for allowing him to wear the storied team's purple and gold colours after the NBA club wished "one of the greatest athletes

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration expected at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration expected at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field

Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city

Scheffler and McIlroy looking for another moment to stand out in a year of parity on PGA Tour

The PGA Tour season is still seeking definition

Supreme Court spurns Trump on birthright citizenship, allows transgender sports bans

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Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say

Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are moving greater

Ben Shelton stunned at Wimbledon with 1st-round loss to Finnish qualifier

Ben Shelton wasted a match point in the fifth-set tiebreaker against qualifier Otto Virtanen at Wimbledon in what the fourth-seeded American called “one of the toughest losses of my career.”

Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams

Denmark's parliament has asked the IOC to recognize its territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams

Aces rule out A'ja Wilson for Commissioner Cup final vs New York after ankle tweak

Las Vegas star Aja Wilson has been ruled out of the Commissioner Cup final against New York on Tuesday night because of a right leg injury

Center Kristaps Porzingis re-signing with Warriors on two-year, $40 million deal

Center Kristaps Porzingis has reached agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, who announced the deal

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

Witness to skydiving plane crash went skydiving again hours after tragedy

Witness to skydiving plane crash went skydiving again hours after tragedy

US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans

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France is one of the heavy favorites to win the World Cup. This is what makes them so good

France is one of the heavy favorites to win the World Cup. This is what makes them so good

Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status

Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine

US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop

Another World Cup, another early exit

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people

Too pushy? Coco Gauff brought to tears by interaction with anti-doping tester

Coco Gauff says she was brought to tears by a “pushy” anti-doping tester

Soccer-In soccer stronghold California, World Cup is a seismic event

Flying high in their best-ever start to a season, the San Jose Earthquakes rule soccer in these parts of California, but

When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special

When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw

A bat flip, a shout of 'Venezuela' and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows people in Venezuela are suffering after two massive earthquakes

Soccer-'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players

Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators are seeing record betting on this year's World Cup

Soccer-Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security

Police and firefighters providing public safety at the World Cup are proudly wearing special gold badges on their uniforms,

Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again

LeBron James is once again the focus of NBA free agency

Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon is 'the ticket to have' for the grass-court Grand Slam

Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days

The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings

The NFL’s Detroit Lions have announced that they've released cornerback Terrion Arnold

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Soccer-Lethal shooting near World Cup fan zone an isolated incident, say San Jose police

A suspected drive-by shooting in San Jose, California, that killed one person and injured another near the Bay Area's main

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted on gambling-related charges

Former National Basketball Association players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on gambling-related charges, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday,

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic's opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a proposal in the crowd during his opening Wimbledon match on Centre Court on Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding

Liberty and Aces chase history in Commissioner's Cup final, with a 2nd title at stake

The New York Liberty or Las Vegas Aces will make history on Tuesday in the Commissioner’s Cup championship as the winner will become the first franchise to win the in-season tournament twice

Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders says he feels like his younger self again after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder last year

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by Lucy Liu’s character in ‘Kill Bill'

Wimbledon’s strict rules about all-white clothing didn’t prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Defending champion Sinner comes back to beat Kecmanovic in 5 sets in 1st round of Wimbledon

Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon

Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record

Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week

Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt

Viktor Hovland needed only one hole to beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season

Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater

How Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have helped Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek

How Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have helped Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

The art, mind and craft behind the penalty shootout - Part one

CNN World Sport's Don Riddell discusses the key to mastering penalty shootouts with Geir Jordet, professor of Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has

Sonny Gray loses no-hit bid against Yankees in 8th but Red Sox rally in 10th to finish 4-game sweep

Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate

Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid

Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff

It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television

Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA

Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women’s PGA Championship and birdied the 10th hole before fading down the stretch

Soccer-'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters

In a region boasting vast tech wealth and global corporate influence, the San Francisco Bay Area's humble World Cup schedule landed with a

Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler celebrated as though he won and it must have felt that way

Haeran Ryu wins the Women's PGA Championship for her first major title

Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title by winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup

Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday

Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team’s quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country’s president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program

Trump says work on East Potomac public golf course to begin in September

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Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are trading forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick

Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something

Skier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Serena Williams is going through as she prepares to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Teacher visiting every FBS stadium while bridging gap between LGBTQ+ community, sports world

Teacher visiting every FBS stadium while bridging gap between LGBTQ+ community, sports world

Every day is soccer jersey day

Every day is soccer jersey day

George Russell beats Verstappen and the heat to win Austrian Grand Prix and boost F1 title chances

George Russell is firmly back in Formula 1 title contention after turning his controversial pole position into a dominant win at the Austrian Grand Prix

Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s offer to play singles

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter

The Great American State Fair has kicked off on the National Mall in Washington

Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch

Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan

Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the World Cup’s knockout phrase

Hovland flips the script on Scheffler and takes the lead at Travelers Championship

Viktor Hovland waited until the final hole to take the lead over Scottie Scheffler in the Travelers Championship

Pittsburgh is twin city after Penguins draft Markus Ruck in 2nd round after Liam in 1st

Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights

White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game

As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating

Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon

The prize money protest by top players that started at the French Open has continued at Wimbledon

Cricket-Houston’s cricket boom aims to follow in soccer’s footsteps

World Cup fever has gripped Houston but across the city the unmistakable sound of leather ball on willow bat can be heard as baseball mounds give way to

Star power: Serena Williams commands spotlight ahead of her Wimbledon return

Iga Swiatek is the defending champion

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32

Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville

Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea

Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft

The remaking of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward with a trade between them

Russell beats Ferraris to F1 pole in Austria despite yellow flag controversy

Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix has ended in controversy after Mercedes’ George Russell was credited with pole position despite a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen

Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward

Carlos Mendoza is out

Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León set for a big match at Inter Miami's stadium

Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums

Panini stickers have been an iconic World Cup collectible going all the way back to 1970, when four Italian brothers began to print images of the players for fans

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden

Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United

Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw

World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play

The World Cup's Round of 32 is almost set after over two weeks of competition across three countries

Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue

Walker Buehler usually pitched superbly against the San Diego Padres during the near-decade he spent wearing Dodger Blue

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia

Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick

Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home

Spain has defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse

Angels fire GM Perry Minasian midway through a 6th straight disappointing season in his tenure

The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft

The New York Rangers are trying to supercharge their retooling effort by acquiring winger Pavel Dorofeyev's rights from Vegas for the Nos

Soccer-World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game.

Ina Yoon widens her Women's PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes

Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a second-round 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing

Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final

Colombia's soccer team is set to play Portugal on Saturday in a World Cup match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'

Carlos Mendoza has been fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets and replaced by Andy Green

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale

Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby

Mike Trout says he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

The United States has seized nearly 400 internet domains that were being used to illegally stream the World Cup, officials said on Friday, describing the

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup

CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada

Jose Alvarado will return to the Knicks on a multiyear deal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says Jose Alvarado will return to the New York Knicks on a multiyear contract

Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he doesn't agree with comments first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin made last month that Ole Miss’ past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult

Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction

Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Scottie Scheffler misses out on another sub-60 round and posts 60 for early target at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler was 25 feet away from his second sub-60 round on the PGA Tour

Prediction markets go wild with Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding questions

Prediction markets go wild with Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding questions

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference

A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa

Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

Soccer-Atlanta Stadium bucks World Cup pricing trend with Southern hospitality

In a World Cup beset by criticism over pricing, Atlanta Stadium, and the city as a whole, are providing relief to the wallets of soccer supporters, with

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage

Who is Marina Mabrey? The feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record with 53 points

Marina Mabrey had one of the best shooting nights in WNBA history, matching the league record of 53 points

With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group

Caitlin Clark sidelined vs the Sparks as she recovers from back injury

Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks while she recovers from a back injury she suffered against Phoenix on Wednesday

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Prosecutor dropping drug case against Olympian skier Bode Miller

An Idaho prosecutor says she's dropping misdemeanor drug charges against Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller

AC Milan names Massimo Calvelli as CEO as it goes "in house" in bid to restore winning culture

AC Milan has named Massimo Calvelli as CEO as it aims to bring a winning culture back to the club

MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

MLB's owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, which would be a huge change for the sport

Lululemon shareholders back board slate after truce with founder

Lululemon shareholders have elected three management-backed directors, including former Levi Strauss chief Chip Bergh, cementing the settlement of a bruising

You always hurt the ones you love

You always hurt the ones you love

Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave

The Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will proceed as planned despite a historic heat wave

Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey

Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week

A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for its only win of the World Cup

Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance

Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44

Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

In designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort

Turkey grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

Turkey grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

Marina Mabrey matches WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help Toronto rout Los Angeles

Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help the Toronto Tempo rout the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started

The World Cup has reached its midpoint with 54 matches completed and 50 to go before the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Soccer-Pulisic on the bench as U.S., Turkey make wholesale changes

U.S. winger Christian Pulisic starts on the bench for a Group D match in which the U.S. and Turkey make wholesale changes.  

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup

Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death

The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland, California, police officers and an ambulance company

Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, and the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia and into its own net in a 3-1 victory that gave the Dutch the top spot in Group F

MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap

Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association that could lead to the first loss of regular-season games since 1995

Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Eric Cole opens with a 63 at the Travelers Championship to lead Scheffler and others by 1

Eric Cole left the Travelers Championship early last year because of a nasty stomach issue

'Great American State Fair' kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

With a 110-foot (33.5-meter) Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, "The Great American State Fair" opened on

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been charged in Tampa, Florida, with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him

Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington, ready to work on turning the Wizards around

Two days after taking the 6-foot-9 star out of BYU with the top pick in the NBA draft, the Washington Wizards introduced AJ Dybantsa at a hotel overlooking the Potomac River

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in Wednesday night’s matchup against Indiana

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans

Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

Man charged with stalking and harassing Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham

Man charged with stalking and harassing Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham

Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time

Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time

Student chosen to walk out World Cup players for pre-match ceremonies

Student chosen to walk out World Cup players for pre-match ceremonies

Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin played through a torn ACL and is set for surgery in July

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee to help the team capture the PWHL championship and is expected to be out indefinitely after surgery set for late July

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather

Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe

French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave

A French soccer player with a second-division club has died from drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks

Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night

Swanson's epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history -- with game left

Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson is now the author of the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with one game to spare

Vinícius Júnior silences critics with 2 more goals, giving him 4 in this World Cup for Brazil

Vinícius Júnior is proving his critics wrong at the World Cup

Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round

Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare

Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever’s loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter

Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic

Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines against the country’s soccer federation

NBA draft finishes up in New York, where some second-round picks are revered

Some of New York’s biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks

World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey

The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence undermines conviction; US prosecutors disagree

Ghislaine Maxwell argued in a new court filing that Jeffrey Epstein documents released this year contained evidence her rights were violated before

Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner

Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham

An Indiana man has been charged on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media

Sabres trade Tuch to the Capitals in sign-and-trade deal. Nashville lands Drury from Colorado

The Sabres dealt Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal that got the veteran forward his desired long-term contract, with Buffalo acquiring assets in return for a player the team anticipated losing in free agency

Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next

The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota

Soto's status is unclear as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen

Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury

Court filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

Live Nation lawyers have revealed that President Donald Trump spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation in the weeks before the Justice Department abruptly settled its longstanding antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment giant and its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he's making progress

Mauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team nearly two years before the World Cup

Sparks hit hard as Kelsey Plum sidelined indefinitely, out at least 10 games

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is out indefinitely with a lower left leg injury

Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season

Fifteen college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the NCAA's new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition

New York permit, other clues point to Taylor Swift wedding next week, NYT says

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‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on

Indiana’s Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark surge to 1-2 in WNBA All-Star fan voting

Indiana teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are 1-2 in the fan voting for this year’s All-Star game

FACT FOCUS: Norway brought its own food to the World Cup. But not because it distrusts US products

Social media posts are focusing on what Norway is feeding its athletes as the team excels at the World Cup

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move

Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club

"Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?" NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star.

"Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?" NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star.

No sweat: Sinner optimistic after pre-Wimbledon exhibition match in London heat wave

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open

Clark and Scheffler switch from tough US Open to rain-softened Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler says the Travelers Championship has a unique challenge following the U.S. Open

2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest

The IOC has set a target of 2029 to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar

Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft

Duke sophomore guard Isaiah Evans is among the top talent still available heading into the second round of the NBA draft

Soccer-Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation

U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the World Cup match

Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm, takes minority stake

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a $100 million strategic investment in immersive technology firm Cosm on Wednesday, marking a push by the Hollywood studio to extend its film

Soccer-Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey

Christian Pulisic said he was feeling positive about his recovery from a calf injury and hopes to play a role in the United States' final World

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals

Bill DeWitt III has been named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals after serving as team president since 2008

Soccer-Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says

Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million to athletes

Netherlands fans aim to break world record decibel mark at World Cup match

Netherlands fans aim to break world record decibel mark at World Cup match

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

Soccer-Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds

Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46

Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring

In Mexico, World Cup revives pain of missing loved ones

Norma Laguna's daughter Idaly Juache was a striker for a soccer team in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez, a stone's throw from

The Scotsman who leveled up Brazil’s beautiful game

The Scotsman who leveled up Brazil’s beautiful game

Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by 'terrible rule'

After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one

Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?

Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?

England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup

Athletics' Zack Gelof loses hit streak at 24 games after getting spiked on his right hand

Zack Gelof carried a 24-game hitting streak into the Athletics' matchup with the Giants

2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks

The players selected in Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions

The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges

After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards took AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft

Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach's Michigan players

The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft

Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions.

Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season

Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort

Nike on Tuesday named Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO, replacing Matthew Friend, as the footwear maker struggles through a turnaround amid supply chain issues and stiff

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange

Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record

Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300 fans

Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing

NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family

The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family

Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup

Héctor Chávez, known as Caramelo, is a beloved figure among Mexican soccer fans

‘Bucks basketball won’t be the same’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis

‘Bucks basketball won’t be the same’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis

US eases restrictions on Iran's world cup team, allowing them in a day earlier

The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup on Tuesday, allowing them to travel two days before their

Soccer-In Los Angeles, Mexico fans make every World Cup game their own

Father‑and‑daughter soccer fans Jose Roman and Jacqueline Damian were among a stream of supporters in green Mexico shirts pouring into Los

Soccer-U.S. look to keep World Cup momentum going against eliminated Turkey

The United States will look to maintain their momentum and protect several key players from suspension when they face already-eliminated Turkey in

NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

The NCAA adopted a new eligibility model for Division I athletes allowing five seasons of competition over a five-year period beginning upon initial college enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

US government softens stance on Iran’s World Cup team entering country ahead of showdown against Egypt

Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL

Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career

Skateboarder completes 3,000-mile journey across America, sets sights on Guinness record

Skateboarder completes 3,000-mile journey across America, sets sights on Guinness record

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo brought Milwaukee back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century

90-year-old living with multiple sclerosis competes in Tennessee Senior Olympics

90-year-old living with multiple sclerosis competes in Tennessee Senior Olympics

Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock after NHL clears veteran coach following an investigation

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after more than six years

Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach, a year after Chauncey Billups' sudden exit

The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their head coach after making the playoffs for the first time in five years under the direction of interim coach Tiago Splitter

Golden State Valkyries superfan makes regular commute from Hawaii to Ballhalla

Golden State Valkyries superfan makes regular commute from Hawaii to Ballhalla

The PGA Tour is getting a new competitive system. Here’s what you need to know

The PGA Tour is getting a new competitive system. Here’s what you need to know

Women-led crabbing community claws its way into traditional male-dominated group

Women-led crabbing community claws its way into traditional male-dominated group

Ferrari names former BMW Italy head as new marketing chief after Luce EV debut

Ferrari said on Tuesday it had appointed former BMW Italy head Massimiliano Di Silvestre as its chief marketing and commercial officer, replacing long-serving executive

A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields

The PGA Tour has approved big changes to its model in 2028

What to know about World Cup tiebreakers and how teams can advance to the knockout phase

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round

Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?

Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?

Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didn't want

Wyndham Clark isn't the only unpopular U.S. Open champion

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

At Atlanta's Chastain Horse Park, 4-legged friends help patients of all ages through therapy

At Atlanta's Chastain Horse Park, 4-legged friends help patients of all ages through therapy

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32

Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move

Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row

Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina’s uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers

Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night

MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night

Soccer-Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.

Kylian Mbappé of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most

Kylian Mbappé of France has scored two goals to reach 16 for his World Cup career

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage

World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes

Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

Authorities have arrested two more people in Missouri and Washington state in connection with a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House earlier this month

Soccer-Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness

Two days from turning 39, already older than Diego Maradona was when he retired from soccer, Lionel Messi cannot stop breaking records.

Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United

Soccer-US forward Balogun relishes unusual journey to World Cup

Folarin Balogun said his unusual path to the United States team feels destined, as the Brooklyn-born forward prepares to help the Americans

Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge

It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina

Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria

Justice Department charges two more in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

Justice Department charges two more in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent

With his upset win at Naval Base Coronado, Corey Heim reaffirmed that Denny Hamlin has a keen eye for spotting talent while taking risks in building his 23XI Racing team with NBA legend Michael Jordan

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria

Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says

Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement

KPMG Women's PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in women's golf

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship again has the largest purse in women's golf

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Christian Pulisic has returned to training with his U.S. teammates after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended

Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say

Michigan is promoting Mike Boynton to interim basketball coach to replace Dusty May

Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx

The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season

Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer

Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer

One last game: 92-year-old Sooners fan returns to College World Series

One last game: 92-year-old Sooners fan returns to College World Series

Dusty May is leaving Michigan to take the Dallas Mavericks job. He leaves chaos behind in Ann Arbor

Dusty May is leaving Michigan to take the Dallas Mavericks job. He leaves chaos behind in Ann Arbor

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test even though the Czech player cited “mental stress” and fear when the testing agent “rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves.”

Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

More than fun and games: Meet the family behind an Indianapolis Clowns legacy

More than fun and games: Meet the family behind an Indianapolis Clowns legacy

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

South Carolina crews rescue combative swimmer at pier

Cherokee riders complete emotional 950 mile Trail of Tears remembrance ride

Cherokee riders complete emotional 950 mile Trail of Tears remembrance ride

Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing an agreement for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA

Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics

The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Games

PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum

The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately backed league’s fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women’s hockey’s promising future

Shohei Ohtani has been brilliant on the mound this year, but he's still a long shot for the Cy Young

Shohei Ohtani has won four MVPs, and now he’s making an impressive bid for an honor that has thus far eluded the two-way star: the Cy Young Award

French TV disavows female presenter's barb at Belgium's Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth

French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to be at the birth of his first child

At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesn't have to be perfect to be a winner

Long before he smashed the locker, won the trophies or had any inkling he’d play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament

Why do baseball players put a black mark under their eyes?

As one piece of more than a century of baseball traditions, eye black is part science experiment, part routine and part uniform.

Kent Briggs, western North Carolina football legend, dies at 68

Kent Briggs, western North Carolina football legend, dies at 68

Kart Racing for Heroes honors military, Colorado first responders and families of drunk driving victims

Kart Racing for Heroes honors military, Colorado first responders and families of drunk driving victims

Tartan Army devastated to leave Boston after World Cup matches, "You've been the best hosts"

Tartan Army devastated to leave Boston after World Cup matches, "You've been the best hosts"

Wondered why there are so many pink cleats at the World Cup? You’re not alone

Wondered why there are so many pink cleats at the World Cup? You’re not alone

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose

Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd

Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw

Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday

Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race

Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado

'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay

On Father’s Day, Vozinha’s mother watched a tie

Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster

After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open

Sam Burns came close on multiple occasions to tying Wyndham Clark in the final round of the U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open

Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined

Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation

Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open

Scottie Scheffler got the crack in Wyndham Clark’s game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam

North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense

Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma’s bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation

Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad’s 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation

Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise

Miles Russell had quite a Father’s Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son’s U.S. Open debut

For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open

The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too much time wondering what might have been

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup

Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules

Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules

More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run

New Zealand, at No. 82 ranked fourth lowest in the tournament, has a chance to go from ‘just happy to be here’ to its first-ever World Cup win against Egypt Sunday

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory

Phantastic performances: Phillies' Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard

Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam

Wyndham Clark had the right answer for a tough Shinnecock Hills

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post

Shohei Ohtani is a father again

A 'Who's That?' list of dreamers joins Scheffler in 2nd at the US Open, needing to make up 6 shots

The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot

Scottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds

Scottie Scheffler chipped in from 65 feet on the 14th hole, got a bounce on the 16th to make it three consecutive birdies and put his tee shot in a bunker on the 17th on the way to a bogey

Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won Game 1 of the College World Series finals 9-3 to move within a victory of the national championship

Jing Yan maintains lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic

Jing Yan shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to maintain a one-shot lead in the wind-swept Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine

Soccer-U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing

The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup but for now the original plan remains in place despite the

Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup

Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star

Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink

Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet

Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year

Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders

Wyndham Clark leads the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a four-shot advantage

Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing

Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole

Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story

Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament

Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally

The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh

Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings

Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open

The first player on the course at Shinnecock Hills got the third round of the U.S. Open off to a rough start

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

The early results are in: This U

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream

The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream

Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn’t content with merely being the game’s hardest-throwing starting pitcher

Soccer-How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to fans

Ahead of the World Cup, many international fans were sceptical of the idea of the U.S. as co-hosts for soccer's biggest tournament.

Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match

US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia

The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic

USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey

USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win

Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted on one of Matheus Cunha’s two goals as five-time champion Brazil eliminated Haiti from the World Cup with a 3-0 victory

Swimming-American Douglass breaks 50m freestyle world record

American Kate Douglass broke Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom's women's 50 metres freestyle world record on Friday at a U.S. Pro Swim Series event in Indianapolis.

Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night

Mexico City looks to rein in street drinking after massive World Cup party

Mexico City's government said on Friday it is considering measures to limit the sale of alcohol in public spaces, after over 700,000 people gathered downtown to

Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match

Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard

Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock

Wyndham Clark has the lowest 36-hole score ever for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open

The smashed-up locker at Oakmont last year is as much a part of Wyndham Clark’s resume as the U.S. Open title he won two years before that

DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open

Two ugly three-putts led to a pair of double bogeys early in the second round of the U.S. Open for Bryson DeChambeau and he never recovered

Jing Yan shoots 66 at breezy Blythefield to take Meijer LPGA Classic lead

Jing Yan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine

Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique

Iran says it unfairly is being asked to travel to World Cup matches on the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself is not uncommon among teams

Dustin Johnson goes from 1 shot behind to scrambling to make the U.S. Open cut

Dustin Johnson was looking like the DJ of old

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad

Azzi Fudd has announced she will play in Project B this offseason

Barnstorming and Breaking Barriers: Indianapolis Clowns return to former home this weekend

Barnstorming and Breaking Barriers: Indianapolis Clowns return to former home this weekend

85-year-old among 2 accused of street racing in Florida

85-year-old among 2 accused of street racing in Florida

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners

North Carolina will be going for its first national championship in baseball when it faces Oklahoma in the College World Series finals

Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi

US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get

The World Cup kicks off - in photos

It was a week of firsts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes on the growth of the sport in America

It's a huge summer for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, who are co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with high hopes. But the men's team has some way to go if they want to match the women's team, which has won four World Cups and five Olympic golds. It's clear that soccer is booming in the U.S., and the women's coach Emma Hayes recently told CNN World Sport's Don Riddell at the brand-new national training center that she believes the beautiful game will soon become the top sport in America.

Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open

Joaquin Niemann's bad first round of the U.S. Open has become even worse

Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning

World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent

The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Denver Broncos' Jonathon Cooper released from jail on $1,000 bond

Denver Broncos' Jonathon Cooper released from jail on $1,000 bond

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival

World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms

A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry

Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21

Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time

As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip

Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip

Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar

Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné

Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open

The USGA set up a different course at Shinnecock Hills to handle strong wind Thursday

Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut

Ryder Cowan knew he was playing good golf coming into the U.S. Open

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar

Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list

Keith Mitchell goes from lows to highs in record-setting turnaround at US Open

Keith Mitchell never imagined getting in the U.S. Open record book

Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia

Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take control of its group

Yan Liu of China shoots 66 in chilly and windy conditions to take LPGA Tour lead

Yan Liu of China shot a 6-under 66 in chilly and windy conditions Thursday morning to take the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic

Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler's quest to complete the career Grand Slam is off to a slow start at the U.S. Open

Golf-Tough start for Scheffler in bid for career Slam, play suspended due to darkness at US Open

Scottie Scheffler endured a shaky start in his bid for a career Grand Slam in first-round U.S.

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday

Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington

As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead

Police say an Uber driver taking fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says

U.S. agencies have seized more than 50 drones near FIFA World Cup sites since the start of the tournament last week, Homeland Security Secretary

Euphoric Knicks fans flood New York for NBA championship ticker-tape parade

Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned

South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic

Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic at the World Cup

US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport

US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport

Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right

Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

Soccer-Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup

The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally get to watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his

Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says

NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure

The NHL says it has completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach

In Mexico, a love affair with all things Korean — at least until kickoff

First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate

Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping

After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia’s Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

How Messi, Mbappe and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

A sport psychologist takes a look at disruption, tactical creativity and controlled mind-wandering in the modern game.

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Soccer-With relations icy, many Canadians lament hosting World Cup with US

Clad in Canada gear with a red cowboy hat and a maple leaf painted on her face, Catherine Paternal was ready to celebrate Canada's

What experts say about the World Cup heat so far

What experts say about the World Cup heat so far

Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers

Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Motor racing-F1 sponsorship could give BYD lower-risk route to global recognition

Electric vehicle giant BYD is interested in getting involved with the Formula One motor racing circuit as it aims to boost its brand outside its home

Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener

Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer’s biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener

Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says

Knicks owner James Dolan said on Wednesday the New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White House following last week's championship win.

Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft in the latest major milestone achievement for the U.S. gold medal-winner and three-time college champion

Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2

Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title

The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in their opening match of the World Cup

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills

The U.S. Open is bracing for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks' first NYC parade

The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first

Soccer-Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs

Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup

Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup

Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators

Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators

World Cup hat tricks: Messi’s was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer’s biggest tournament and Argentina’s defense of the trophy is off to a flying start

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL

After having previously hired established head coaches, the Vegas Golden Knights this time stayed within the organization and promoted Ryan Craig on Wednesday from its American Hockey League affiliate in suburban Henderson

Soccer-US riding high after dream World Cup start, but wary of Australia

The United States will hope to keep the party going after starting the World Cup with a fluid attacking display, but must be wary of an Australia side which

Match day ticket issue puts Missouri family on the brink of missing World Cup match

Match day ticket issue puts Missouri family on the brink of missing World Cup match

Maple Leafs hire former LA Kings coach Jim Hiller to replace Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey

Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins

Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream

Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match

The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son’s next World Cup match

WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season

The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine's military said was "false".

Woman, who is allergic to sun, to run Grandma's Marathon thanks to clinical trial

Woman, who is allergic to sun, to run Grandma's Marathon thanks to clinical trial

Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose's career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on Tuesday night

FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament

US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history

On Thursday, 156 players from around the world will tee it up for the sixth U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills

The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out

Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he’s measured his life not in years,

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up

Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams

Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win

Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House

World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday

Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan

Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country

Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night

Tunisia’s Hervé Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut

Hervé Renard has taken over as Tunisia's head coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss to Sweden

Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump

Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs

Kylian Mbappé sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1

Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th and 14th World Cup goals

France striker Kylian Mbappé has scored the 13 and 14th World Cup goals of his career, tied for the fourth most in tournament history

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians

Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract

Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meet

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet

Canada court denies Ghana bid to get Partey, who faces rape charges, into country for World Cup game

A Canadian federal judge has rejected Ghana’s bid to get Thomas Partey into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while the midfielder awaits trial on rape charges

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup

German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.

19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

Scheffler is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open. It's not what motivates him

Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of a career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open

Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s

Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s

Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping

Friends and family are remembering the skydivers killed in a Missouri plane crash for their love of life and the thrills and peace jumping gave them

Apollo's sale of the largest US private golf-club operator shows upswing in M&A for luxury clubs

A post-COVID surge in U.S. golf-club memberships is leading to big deals for private-club operators that cater to the affluent, evidenced in Apollo

'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup

The U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week

Victim says it's 'absolutely insane': Convicted child predator who faked death captured in Arizona

Victim says it's 'absolutely insane': Convicted child predator who faked death captured in Arizona

US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is 'day to day'

Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again during the U.S. team’s World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury

John Tortorella not returning as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights

John Tortorella won't return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Serena and Venus Williams are bringing their doubles partnership back at Wimbledon

Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp

South Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min

MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show

World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams

'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims

'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events

Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently

Tennis-Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard

American great Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon with her sister Venus following a four-year absence after the All England Club gave the pair a doubles wildcard on

A taste of home, yerba mate is a shared bond for many World Cup fans

Alongside their flags, jerseys and songs, fans coming the World Cup matches will bring along their yerba mate

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been released from a Texas jail after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation

Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup

This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing the World Cup in north America but there's real-life aristocracy in Sweden’s squad

A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup

A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup

MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride Night

Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night

Soccer-U.S. can ride World Cup momentum after Paraguay rout, says McBride

The United States are brimming with World Cup momentum after their opening 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, gaining one of the most important

FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event

The FBI said on Tuesday it thwarted a planned attack on the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on the

Golf-Scheffler grouped with defending champion Spaun and Howell at US Open

Scottie Scheffler will launch his bid to complete a career Grand Slam alongside defending U.S. Open champion J.J.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Brother of late NFL star, U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman sentenced for 2025 San Jose post office arson

Brother of late NFL star, U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman sentenced for 2025 San Jose post office arson

Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season

Gazans displaced by war watch World Cup from the ruins

Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer in the Gaza Strip Premier League, hasn't been able to take the pitch since pro

2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays

2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs’ record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field

Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech this fall after all

Soccer-Boos, cheers and a draw: Iran's World Cup opener reflects deep divisions

Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans sang along, setting the tone for a World Cup opener that often felt more

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title

Cardinals' Dustin May continues to put health woes behind him with 1-hit shutout against Padres

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May's bid to rise above his injury-plagued past has hit a new height

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4

Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first major league player to hit for the cycle this season as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies

Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who performed with Madonna

Authorities say two people are dead after a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon

Dustin May perfect into 7th inning and completes 1-hitter as Cardinals blank Padres 3-0

Dustin May took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing a one-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3-0

Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran play World Cup opener

Iran kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles on Monday, drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in front of a crowd that consisted of

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach

A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne

Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup

Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia

Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw

Shinnecock Hills study starts before US Open practice rounds to avoid long waits

The start of practice for the U.S. Open featured plenty of wind and limited activity at Shinnecock Hills

Chicago Bulls hire former NBA center Tiago Splitter as coach

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as coach after the former NBA center served as the interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season

Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks

US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics

The U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel in advance of the LA Olympics as moves that would “undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors” at those games in two years

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match

Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match

World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico

The biggest World Cup ever has brought some logistics challenges to the 48 teams in a tournament being played across three countries and four time zones

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner's Cup final, with a familiar Finals pattern

The New York Liberty have made the Commissioner’s Cup championship twice before and each time the team also made the WNBA Finals

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

“Play with love” and “be part of history”: Roberto Carlos outlines his World Cup goals for the Brazil team

The Brazilian World Cup legend, who lifted the iconic trophy at the 2002 tournament, wants to see the class of 2026 "play with love", and "be part of history," ahead of the Seleção making their tournament bow against 2022 semifinalists Morocco in New York New Jersey stadium on Saturday evening. Speaking to CNN’s Maria Santana as part of Rexona's FIFA World Cup activity in New York, the now 53-year-old Carlos recalls "a very united group" back in 2002, akin to "a family," with "no egos, we were there to play soccer."

Knicks' long-awaited championship brings 'camaraderie and craziness' to NYC. Fans hope it continues

The Knicks have ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, sparking citywide celebrations in New York

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances

It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team

Western PA student bikes 1,200 miles to Texas for World Cup match

Western PA student bikes 1,200 miles to Texas for World Cup match

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn

Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

World Cup: South American teams start off on the wrong foot

South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three matches

Braden Montgomery's big debut part of a week that left the White Sox atop the AL Central

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season

Tortorella makes a case to stay after leading Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights management already made one major coaching decision

Soccer-Houston Fan Festival closed on Monday as wild weather set to hit Texas

Local organisers have closed the popular Fan Festival in Houston on Monday amid a flood warning that runs through to Wednesday, the day of the World Cup Group

Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title

Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title

Taylor Hall-Logan Stankoven-Jackson Blake line is a big reason Carolina won the Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes' standout second line of Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake was a big reason they won the Stanley Cup

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

New York was caught up in the Knicks' championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

Golf-Scheffler hunts for history at tricky Shinnecock Hills

American Scottie Scheffler faces plenty of opposition on his hunt for a career Grand Slam when the U.S.

Golf-Five storylines to follow at the U.S. Open

Five storylines to follow as the world's best players descend on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, this week for the June 18-21 U.S.

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

What to expect in Alabama’s state primary runoff

Alabama voters will return to the polls Tuesday to pick a Republican nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our new kilted overlords"

Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our new kilted overlords"

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach

Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake

The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake

Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse

Hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk were part of pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

NHL-Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup title, Staal named playoff MVP

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win their second Stanley Cup championship and first since 2006.

Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston

Thousands of Scotland supporters who have descended on Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on Sunday to switch their focus to a different sport - baseball.

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years

Rockies hit jackpot with 23 runs in steamy Vegas as A's finish wild stretch in future home

All those home games at hitter-friendly Coors Field, and the Colorado Rockies never rang up the scoreboard the way they did Sunday in steamy Las Vegas

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Soccer-Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error

Uruguay's flight from Mexico to Miami for their World Cup opener was delayed by several hours on Sunday due to an airline error, FIFA said.

Soccer-Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles

Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

Daichi Kamada deflected a header by teammate Koki Ogawa into the Dutch goal in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident

Bud Cauley took the lead with a birdie chip on the par-4 12th and won the RBC Canadian Open in rain and wind Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, eight years after his career nearly ended in a car accident at the Memorial

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs

Rockies set club record for runs with 23-9 victory over A's in Las Vegas heat

Willi Castro had seven RBIs, Hunter Goodman got five hits and the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for runs in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics on a 101-degree afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark

Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor

The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee

Gina Kim and Yana Wilson team to win the Dow Championship for their first LPGA Tour titles

Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi

Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victory

Denny Hamlin is still planning to retire at the end of next season but won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his third consecutive victory

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Basketball-Chaos and confetti settle as New York City prepares Knicks celebration

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had three words for his constituents early on Sunday after his beloved Knicks broke a 53-year-old NBA title drought: "

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Mike Brown now has been part of 5 NBA championship runs. The Knicks got this one right

Mike Brown didn’t seem to be the New York Knicks’ first choice to take over as coach last spring, when the team fired Tom Thibodeau and was linked to at least a half-dozen other candidates who held various jobs around the NBA

Rain sends Germany and Curacao fans on pre-match hunt for umbrellas and beer

An early morning storm soaked Germany and Curacao fans arriving early at the stadium for their teams' World Cup opener on Sunday, sending them scrambling for umbrellas,

The NBA offseason begins, with lots of eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and more

And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA

How smartphones and the New York Knicks created Brooklyn’s biggest block party

How smartphones and the New York Knicks created Brooklyn’s biggest block party

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee

The NBA's Wemby era is clearly underway. But he's still waiting for his first NBA title

Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?

‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?

Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square

In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little — except Team Melli

Some 25 miles (40 km) south of the U.S.-Mexico border, nestled between taquerias in the suburbs of Tijuana, hangs a flag in

Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night

NBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise back

Jalen Brunson’s MVP-winning performance cements his legacy as the greatest New York Knick of all time

Jalen Brunson’s MVP-winning performance cements his legacy as the greatest New York Knick of all time

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again

Curaçao embraces historic World Cup debut against Germany

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride

Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup

Guardians star 3B José Ramírez breaks bone in hand during win over Tigers, All-Star out indefinitely

Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramírez broke a bone in his left hand during Saturday’s game and will be sidelined an indefinite period

Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior's goal

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup

49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure

Tarik Skubal showed some rust, and that was to be expected

Jackson Suber takes Canadian Open and goes for first PGA Tour title

Jackson Suber has his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour and goes after his first win at the RBC Canadian Open

Soccer-Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener

Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the

Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a bid for a no-hitter when Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning

Skubal throws 80 pitches in return from elbow surgery, takes loss as Guardians down Tigers 3-1

Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland’s Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner’s return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1

Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw in Group B of the World Cup

South Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter

Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi lead the Dow Championship after a challenging round Saturday

Soccer-Beating the heat no problem for World Cup fans in sweltering Houston

Soaring temperatures failed to dampen the spirits of World Cup supporters who used portable fans, umbrellas and lots of cold liquids to beat

Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff homer in return to Dodgers lineup after dealing with knee issue

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office

Olympic gold medal-Stanley Cup double is at stake for Americans in the final

Jaccob Slavin is one win away from becoming the second American to win an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no

Knicks pull off greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

The New York Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 by a score of 107-106. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

US heat wave doesn’t have to derail summer fun or fitness. Here are hydration tips, what to eat and when to exercise

US heat wave doesn’t have to derail summer fun or fitness. Here are hydration tips, what to eat and when to exercise

Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity

Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher

A perfectly American start to the USA’s 2026 World Cup

A perfectly American start to the USA’s 2026 World Cup

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House

‘This wasn’t on my Pinterest mood board’: NYC weddings overlap with potential Knicks clinch

‘This wasn’t on my Pinterest mood board’: NYC weddings overlap with potential Knicks clinch

Drones and lone wolf attacks are key concerns as FBI works to secure 11 World Cup cities

Drones and lone wolf attacks are key concerns as FBI works to secure 11 World Cup cities

Soccer-US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home World Cup in style

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani misses series opener against White Sox because of knee soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation

A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax

A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto

Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game 1-hitter as Brewers beat Phillies 6-0

Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 and pitched a complete-game one-hitter to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez becomes 1st MLB player to hit grand slam, multi-run HR in 1st inning

Yordan Alvarez became the first player to hit a grand slam and multi-run homer in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, pulling off the feat for Houston against Kansas City on Friday night

`Inside the NBA' making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith are certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time

Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first-ever point in a World Cup by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career

Ben James takes lead in Canada in his pro debut

Ben James is making quite the impression in his professional debut

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career

King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list

Helen Mirren, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has joined a select group of people recognized by King Charles III for their “major contribution” to British life

Spurs fans still believe they can overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks to capture 6th NBA title

San Antonio Spurs fans have been here before, and they’re not going anywhere

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

Canada draws level with Bosnia in second half of co-host’s World Cup opener

Canada draws level with Bosnia in second half of co-host’s World Cup opener

Utah resident caught in drama after building pickleball court

Utah resident caught in drama after building pickleball court

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in a week, issued stricter no-contact order

Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is facing more legal trouble

Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three

NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy

Stefon Diggs won’t face discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

US judge won't block Trump's White House UFC mixed martial arts event

A federal judge declined on Friday to block President Donald Trump from hosting a special Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Get a first look at UFC 'octagon' on White House lawn

The White House previewed the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn Thursday morning. The "octagon" stage will hold a UFC fight on June 14, President Trump's birthday and also Flag Day.

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track

'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track

Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in

Tortorella's confidence unshaken as Golden Knights face elimination game in Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights coach John Tortorella is unshaken in his confidence as his team faces its first elimination game of the playoffs in the Stanley Cup Final

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

It’s the USA’s time to shine at the World Cup

It’s the USA’s time to shine at the World Cup

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada

Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup

The United States has not given a visa to the head of the Palestinian Football Association even though FIFA typically invites the heads of each national federation to attend the World Cup

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history

This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation

Hurricanes' top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes got the needed uptick in production from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho to move within a victory of claiming the Stanley Cup

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength

He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks

He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks

Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time after certain injuries

Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas

The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows

Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, its first monthly drop since August as the Iran war's cancellation of Formula 1 Grand Prix

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Meet Mexico's World Cup super fan

Hector Chavez “Caramelo” has been a soccer fan for years and is famous for his festive charro hat. CNN's Valeria Leon reports from Mexico City.

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup

Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup

Pushed to brink, Vegas may have lost William Karlsson for the Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights lost a very important part of their run to the Stanley Cup Final and are now on the verge of getting eliminated by Carolina

Soccer-Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup

Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World

Families of Mexico's disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off

Hundreds of relatives with loved ones among Mexico's near-135,000 missing people marched in Mexico City on Thursday, using the inauguration of the

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty

The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury

Brooks Koepka goes on late birdie run and shares Canadian Open lead with 5 players

Brooks Koepka finally feels good about his putting

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter

Taking turns with J

Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship

Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby

The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament

Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee

Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show

Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash

The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on blaming Trump for Knicks loss

Stephen A. Smith blames President Trump for the Knicks' Game 3 loss, arguing Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden disrupted the team's momentum during its first NBA Finals run in decades. Smith says Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, should have understood the significance of the moment and the impact of displacing thousands of fans gathered outside the arena.

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows

Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks

Opelousas native earns Banana Ball tryout invite

Opelousas native earns Banana Ball tryout invite

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday’s race will likely be his last in Barcelona

2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians

Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup against Cleveland

The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence

World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to

Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics

Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

New York Knicks on the brink of a title after pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

New York Knicks on the brink of a title after pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"

Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup

With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever

Serena Williams' comeback at the Queen's Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match

Athletics-United States' Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record

American Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110 metres hurdles world record with a blistering time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships at Hayward Field in

Asics' 'Kill Bill' sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger laces up for global expansion

Asics' Onitsuka Tiger, famed for its yellow and black sneakers, is embarking on a global expansion to capitalise on booming

The Miracle at MSG: What it was like to know you just saw something special

The Miracle at MSG: What it was like to know you just saw something special

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Omar Abdul-Kadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025, would have been the first Somali to referee at the tournament. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

Basketball-Anunoby's game-winner biggest play in Knicks history, says coach Brown

OG Anunoby's late game-winner will go down as the greatest play in New York Knicks history, coach Mike Brown said, as the home team clinched the biggest

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in Knicks lore

For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts

Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge

The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more

What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

Victor Wembanyama misses 2 late free throws in NBA Finals Game 4 as Spurs get pushed to the brink

For all the shots Victor Wembanyama hit to get the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, the series is beginning to be defined by a few of his misses

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss

Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Taylor Swift attends Knicks' record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden

'Party poopers': Knicks owner slams Mamdani, NYPD as NBA Finals bring drama

The New York Knicks' owner blasted the mayor and the city on Wednesday for security measures restricting access around Madison Square Garden and canceled a

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

California socialite and ex-Dodger must pay $22M in punitive damages over deaths of young brothers

A Los Angeles jury has ordered California socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two young brothers who died when her car struck them in a hit-and-run collision in 2020

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico

From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico

White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hasn't calmed down after his historic walk-off MLB debut

Braden Montgomery says he doesn't think he has calmed down a day after he hit a game-ending homer in his major league debut

A ‘secure zone’ stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die-hards and the team owner

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden

Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues

"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues

Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit

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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart and special teams to beat the Hurricanes

The Golden Knights find themselves in a familiar playoff position, needing to win two of the next three games in the Stanley Cup Final against the Hurricanes

Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge

Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry

The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal

Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61

Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61

Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup

Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero

Omar Artan, the soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament, has returned home to a hero's welcome by supporters and officials

Soccer-World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks

Security planners for the World Cup are preparing for drones to pose one of the tournament's most complicated threats, as officials seek to protect

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy

The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive rethink” of immigration policies especially in the United States ahead of the World Cup

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent

Soccer-Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight

A security oversight leaked the passport details of every player in the Argentina squad for Tuesday's pre-World Cup warm-up friendly against Iceland, including Lionel Messi, media

Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each

Olympics-LA28 to open second ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release

Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said on Wednesday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 after selling more than 4

Dogs on Tour: Professional tennis players bring their pups on the road

At the French Open, puppy love nearly outshined the tennis at Roland Garros. CNN's Don Riddell looks at the canine phenomenon helping players and fans smile.

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home