Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday
July 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader
July 23, 2026
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was arrested in Canada recently on four weapons charges
July 23, 2026
Wisconsin town welcomes the greatest woman horseshoe player
July 23, 2026
Patrolman Goes Beyond the Badge to Help Save Future Father-in-Law’s Life
July 23, 2026
A private autopsy of Nolan Wells, a Black college football player whose body was found in the ocean near an island off the Mississippi coast, raised questions about
July 22, 2026
Dead multiple times, saved by trauma team
July 22, 2026
Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized
July 23, 2026
Jasper Philipsen has capped a fine team performance to win stage 17 of the Tour de France, where defending champion Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead
July 22, 2026
The Houston Astros have traded right-hander Nate Pearson to Kansas City for pitching prospect Max Martin
July 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27
July 22, 2026
Renderings show first look at new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, team says Arrowhead legacy to be honored
July 22, 2026
Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association for his part in the spying scandal that shocked English soccer last season
July 22, 2026
Taco Rico franchise owner apologizes after racial slur incident at World Cup watch party
July 22, 2026
Mom honors late son with basketball memorial, donates 250 to TPS
July 22, 2026
Concertgoer says man urinated on his family at Morgan Wallen show
July 22, 2026
The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth SummerFest in Toronto this weekend, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest
July 22, 2026
Nike is trying to lure back shoppers in China by controlling how its products are sold online, directing consumers to official Nike
July 22, 2026
Former professional football player Jay Feely, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won the Republican Party primary election in Arizona's U.S.
July 22, 2026
One day after Caleb Ferguson was caught on camera yelling at umpire Bill Miller and appearing to use profanity, the Cincinnati Reds lefty apologized
July 22, 2026
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was injured in a recent off-campus accident and Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart didn’t offer specifics
July 22, 2026
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player
July 22, 2026
Now what? For some fans, when the World Cup ends, the emotional hangover begins
July 22, 2026
The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea
July 22, 2026
Court deals blow to Biden’s bid to block release of recordings
July 22, 2026
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety.
July 22, 2026
Baseball players have proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June
July 22, 2026
Some of the Southeastern Conference's longest rivalries are on hiatus
July 22, 2026
U.S.
July 21, 2026
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen
July 21, 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as head of FIFA
July 22, 2026
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break
July 21, 2026
The countdown is over
July 21, 2026
Lionel Messi has arrived back in Argentina for some rest after the World Cup final against Spain
July 21, 2026
ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April
July 21, 2026
The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million
July 21, 2026
Jordyn Brooks has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, ensuring the veteran linebacker remains a core piece of the team’s rebuild
July 21, 2026
Suni Lee back in action at Minnesota gym where it all started
July 21, 2026
Minnesota DNR logs 202 fish kill reports as heat wave pushes lake temps to 88 degrees
July 21, 2026
Wave pool gets 2,000‑pound ice dump at Hawaiian Falls to beat Texas heat
July 21, 2026
American rider Brandon McNulty was apparently the subject of a road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France
July 21, 2026
UEFA has punished CSKA Sofia for fans’ Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales
July 21, 2026
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has begun making public announcements of people placed on its disciplinary database
July 21, 2026
A judge granted Washington's request to block Kalshi from offering its so-called event contracts in the state, saying the prediction markets platform likely
July 21, 2026
As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms
July 21, 2026
Lesotho attracts thousands each winter to its unique ski resort, the only such tourist attraction in sub-Saharan Africa
July 21, 2026
It’s the women’s turn now
July 21, 2026
The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s nearly seven years as commissioner of the league
July 21, 2026
The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success
July 21, 2026
The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour
July 21, 2026
Spain fans filled the streets to celebrate the country’s second World Cup title after the team beat Argentina in the final. CNN’s Pau Mosquera reports from Madrid.
July 20, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 straight games
July 21, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game
July 21, 2026
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal
July 21, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound sometime later this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the rotation
July 21, 2026
Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million
July 20, 2026
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store fetched over $89,000 in an auction that closed Monday
July 21, 2026
Connor Bedard never wavered
July 21, 2026
Dancing and chanting on an open-top bus that read 'Kings of the World' and showed two large stars, Spain's national football team
July 21, 2026
Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with his friends to a Gulf Coast island, was remembered in Mississippi
July 20, 2026
The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle
July 21, 2026
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend
July 20, 2026
A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns
July 20, 2026
Joey Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak by dominating at North Wilkesboro Speedway
July 20, 2026
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA
July 20, 2026
The WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago this weekend
July 20, 2026
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died
July 20, 2026
A judge in the nation’s capital has set a September trial date for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
July 20, 2026
Police are searching for people responsible for a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
July 20, 2026
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask
July 20, 2026
The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
July 20, 2026
The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
July 20, 2026
Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party
July 20, 2026
Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
July 20, 2026
Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own
July 20, 2026
Young fans catch passes from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in youth football camp
July 20, 2026
The biggest difference maker in Formula 1 this season may not be a supremely talented driver or an all-powerful engine, let alone the spectacular rotating “Macarena” wing
July 20, 2026
This Hawkeye hooper doubles as a pig farmer
July 20, 2026
FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field
July 20, 2026
The University of Michigan and embattled athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining years on his contract and he will step down at the end of the year
July 20, 2026
The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox
July 20, 2026
Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.
July 20, 2026
Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.
July 20, 2026
2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom
July 20, 2026
Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World
July 20, 2026
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin
July 20, 2026
Boos descended from the stands as U.S.
July 20, 2026
Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years
July 20, 2026
Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while
July 19, 2026
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
July 19, 2026
Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1
July 20, 2026
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the
July 20, 2026
Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
July 20, 2026
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else
July 19, 2026
President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina
July 19, 2026
Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World
July 20, 2026
Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first
July 20, 2026
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has left Sunday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury
July 20, 2026
Rory McIlroy is feeling a case of deja vu in the majors
July 20, 2026
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday that he would ask Judit Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, to take up the largely
July 20, 2026
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho
July 20, 2026
Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star
July 20, 2026
Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget
July 19, 2026
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history
July 19, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader
July 20, 2026
Scottie Scheffler wasted a great tee-to-green week at the British Open with so many missed putts
July 20, 2026
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
July 20, 2026
Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway
July 20, 2026
And then there were two.
July 19, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays say retired reliever and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died of natural causes at the age of 62
July 19, 2026
Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in his home country
July 19, 2026
Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas
July 19, 2026
Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests
July 19, 2026
Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France
July 19, 2026
Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish
July 19, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances
July 19, 2026
Heavy metal vs. an orchestra: What to expect from the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup
July 19, 2026
Athletics pitcher J
July 19, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.
July 19, 2026
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs — the second a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning that gave him four homers in two games — and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games
July 19, 2026
England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
July 19, 2026
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals
July 19, 2026
Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match
July 19, 2026
Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering
July 18, 2026
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday
July 19, 2026
Aaron Judge will need another scan before increasing activity as his fractured rib heals
July 19, 2026
Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta
July 19, 2026
Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area
July 18, 2026
Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing
July 19, 2026
The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo
July 19, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood has been dreaming of winning the British Open since he was a child sneaking onto Royal Birkdale
July 19, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed overwhelmingly positive support from the galleries at Royal Birkdale the day after his heated brush with officials and subsequent two-shot penalty at the British Open
July 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau
July 18, 2026
Everything you need to know about the World Cup game no one wants to play
July 18, 2026
Lionel Messi rarely loses
July 18, 2026
Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge
July 18, 2026
Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
July 18, 2026
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially
July 18, 2026
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran
July 18, 2026
Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies
July 18, 2026
This is the world’s No. 1 busiest airport. Here’s why
July 18, 2026
Caitlin Clark seemed “bouncy” to Indiana coach Stephanie White before the Fever faced the Seattle Storm
July 18, 2026
Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball/Strike system was implemented to help players challenge pitches that they feel weren’t called correctly
July 18, 2026
Gerrit Cole walked Mookie Betts in the seventh inning with the Yankees leading the Dodgers by one run
July 18, 2026
From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer
July 18, 2026
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series
July 18, 2026
Kali, a sweet and well-behaved five-year-old Labrador Retriever, is not scaring anybody.
July 18, 2026
The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd
July 18, 2026
Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
July 18, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau has been given a two-shot penalty after his second round at the British Open
July 18, 2026
Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug
July 18, 2026
Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and the New York Yankees star hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities
July 18, 2026
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
July 17, 2026
Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota
July 18, 2026
The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and
July 18, 2026
It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday
July 17, 2026
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub
July 17, 2026
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
July 18, 2026
Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion
July 18, 2026
Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final
July 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a doubleheader
July 18, 2026
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy
July 18, 2026
The Tennessee Titans will induct Chris Johnson, the sixth man in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season, into their Ring of Honor during halftime of their regular-season opener Sept. 13
July 17, 2026
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is hoping his Tar Heels benefit from lessons learned and more stability from his first college season
July 17, 2026
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions
July 17, 2026
Florida bull rider wins championship at sold-out Big Week Xtreme Bulls event
July 18, 2026
Trey McBride was voted the No. 1 tight end in the NFL in a preseason survey by The Associated Press
July 17, 2026
Adieu Didier
July 17, 2026
The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr
July 17, 2026
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France
July 17, 2026
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
July 17, 2026
The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the
July 17, 2026
Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
July 17, 2026
Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale
July 17, 2026
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other
July 17, 2026
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist
July 17, 2026
Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
July 17, 2026
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States
July 17, 2026
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
Eric Cole had everything go wrong at the British Open and started looking at early flights home to Florida
July 17, 2026
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia
July 17, 2026
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer
July 17, 2026
Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a
July 17, 2026
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed
July 17, 2026
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas
July 17, 2026
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday
July 17, 2026
New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him
July 17, 2026
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the U.S.
July 17, 2026
England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways
July 17, 2026
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
July 17, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path
July 17, 2026
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina’s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.”
July 17, 2026
LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season
July 16, 2026
So much focus was on the new Royal Birkdale
July 16, 2026
There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time
July 17, 2026
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day
July 17, 2026
Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
July 17, 2026
Two people familiar with the deal told the Associated Press that pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million, seven-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds that covers 2027-33
July 17, 2026
Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships
July 10, 2026
Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball
July 16, 2026
Myles Garrett has been the NFL’s dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams
July 16, 2026
The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later
July 16, 2026
The only Argentine golfer in the British Open field was playfully jeered by some spectators on the first tee the morning after his national soccer team’s epic comeback win over England at the World Cup
July 16, 2026
Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it’s helped the WNBA have record offensive numbers so far through the first half of the season
July 16, 2026
Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open
July 16, 2026
Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line
July 16, 2026
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed much of the northeastern United States, triggering health alerts, but a cold front expected on the weekend will
July 16, 2026
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands
July 16, 2026
Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
July 16, 2026
Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years
July 16, 2026
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his “really good” relationship with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies
July 16, 2026
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity in hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf
July 16, 2026
Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams
July 16, 2026
The Supreme Court’s rulings on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. focused on transgender students participating on sports teams, but likely has broader implications.
July 01, 2026
Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026
Another early World Cup exit underscores a fractured youth sports culture in the United States, as the nation hopes to catch up
July 16, 2026
The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish
July 16, 2026
Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over
July 16, 2026
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates
July 15, 2026
Attorneys for the family of a Black teen who went missing during a July Fourth boat trip off the Mississippi coast say they would work with a local prosecutor’s office to inspect the contents of his cellphone amid an ongoing investigation
July 16, 2026
Expanded playoffs in baseball make trade predictions tricky, especially for players like Detroit's Tarik Skubal
July 16, 2026
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final
July 15, 2026
In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 85-foot (26-metre) statue of soccer great Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country's
July 16, 2026
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina
July 16, 2026
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals
July 16, 2026
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to restructure his contract for the coming season
July 16, 2026
The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain
July 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder
July 16, 2026
George Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government
July 16, 2026
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel
July 16, 2026
Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain
July 16, 2026
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago
July 16, 2026
Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’
July 16, 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday
July 15, 2026
Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham
July 16, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was voted the NFL’s top wideout by The Associated Press in a preseason survey
July 16, 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after
July 16, 2026
How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years
July 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense
July 15, 2026
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead
July 15, 2026
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam
July 15, 2026
Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the
July 15, 2026
Marcus Plunkett decided to attend West Point instead of pursuing golf scholarships knowing it was a big commitment
July 15, 2026
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
July 15, 2026
Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
July 15, 2026
The Atlantic Coast Conference is revamping the tiebreaker format for its football championship game following a controversial finish last season that allowed a five-loss Duke team to reach the title game over then No. 10-ranked Miami
July 15, 2026
There’d be no more popular winner of the British Open at Royal Birkdale this week than Tommy Fleetwood
July 15, 2026
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup
July 15, 2026
World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round
July 15, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left the All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand
July 15, 2026
Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
July 15, 2026
Father and son's trip to Home Run Derby turned into unforgettable memory after catching Kyle Schwarber's HR
July 15, 2026
Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
July 15, 2026
It’s England vs
July 15, 2026
How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup
July 15, 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France
July 14, 2026
European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.
July 15, 2026
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will have enhanced security in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in the city between England and Argentina,
July 15, 2026
Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders
July 15, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title
July 15, 2026
Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
July 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it
July 15, 2026
Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur draft
July 15, 2026
The Aflac Kickoff Game has announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers’ game against Baylor on Sept. 5
July 14, 2026
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy
July 14, 2026
The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years
July 15, 2026
Argentina, England fans embrace Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinals
July 14, 2026
FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup
July 14, 2026
Jerry Jones finally made it to the World Cup at the home of his Dallas Cowboys
July 14, 2026
The head of baseball's players' union criticized management for its salary cap campaign
July 14, 2026
Tadej Pogačar has won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, extending his overall lead
July 14, 2026
British lawmakers have approved a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing
July 14, 2026
Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"
July 14, 2026
Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members
July 14, 2026
Everything you need to know about the first World Cup semifinal: Spain vs. France
July 14, 2026
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls
July 14, 2026
Many people will experience a serious injury or medical condition at some point in their lives
July 14, 2026
Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby
July 14, 2026
Sheboygan teen makes miraculous recovery after nearly losing legs in farming accident
July 14, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had “no right” to use its logo on a Cameo video he made
July 14, 2026
Major League Baseball is facing a potential work stoppage over management's proposed salary cap
July 14, 2026
Major league pitchers are throwing harder than ever
July 13, 2026
Don Mattingly felt a tinge of awkwardness when he was offered the chance to serve as a coach under Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the All-Star Game
July 14, 2026
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson, who was arrested on June 9 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, has the opportunity to avoid criminal charges
July 14, 2026
WATCH: Arizona man still lacing up for ice hockey at 80 years old
July 14, 2026
The struggling Athletics have dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson
July 13, 2026
Is Mbappé too good for France?
July 14, 2026
Perhaps even more astonishing than the way Jordan Spieth won the British Open at Royal Birkdale is what followed
July 14, 2026
Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying
July 14, 2026
Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway
July 13, 2026
The WNBA season is at its midway point and no team has been more of a mystery than the New York Liberty
July 13, 2026
One Kansas City family, two unforgettable moments with Lionel Messi
July 13, 2026
Two veterans bond over music and unite in Texas for a Hooks game national anthem
July 13, 2026
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match
July 13, 2026
Kentucky community rallies behind 6-year-old girl battling rare brain tumor with 5K run
July 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney raced like Richard Petty in a dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway
July 13, 2026
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight
July 13, 2026
Around 400 pairs of shoes intended for charity giveaway stolen from Detroit nonprofit, organization says
July 13, 2026
Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it
July 13, 2026
Joe Dean is the last man into the British Open
July 13, 2026
How the Tri for a Cure became a special tradition for 2 doctors
July 13, 2026
The Chicago White Sox took shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the amateur draft this past weekend, and Tampa Bay selected shortstop Grady Emerson one spot later
July 13, 2026
'Playing for something bigger': Youth volleyball team honors late father with national victory
July 13, 2026
Joe Nuxhall Miracle League gives people of all abilities chance to compete
July 13, 2026
The death of South Africa soccer player Jayden Adams is under investigation by police
July 13, 2026
Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon triumph over Alexander Zverev showcased the new variety in his game
July 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta
July 13, 2026
Conor McGregor’s manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway
July 13, 2026
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was tossed from the New York Liberty’s 93-91 loss to Toronto after she threw a shoe that hit Tempo player Marina Mabrey in the back late in the fourth quarter
July 13, 2026
It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on the field
July 13, 2026
Alexander Zverev is used to being “the third guy” in tennis
July 13, 2026
Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller
July 12, 2026
Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in his home ballpark
July 13, 2026
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74
July 12, 2026
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam overall
July 12, 2026
Royal Birkdale has been a regular in the British Open for the last 70 years
July 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling hit a two-run homer, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League in the All-Star Futures Game
July 13, 2026
How North Texas barbers came to cut hair for Lamine Yamal, other FIFA World Cup stars
July 12, 2026
Indiana State Police sergeant shot after pursuit in Michigan City; deceased suspect identified
July 12, 2026
Haeran Ryu has birdied the first hole of a playoff with Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship for a second straight major title in the space of three weeks
July 12, 2026
The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week
July 12, 2026
British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams ran 33 marathons in 33 days on their mission to raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia or FTD
July 12, 2026
A teen football player’s death has sparked scrutiny and speculation. Here’s what’s happening with the investigation
July 11, 2026
American 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys’ title by rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday
July 12, 2026
Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England’s test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country’s T20 and ODI sides
July 12, 2026
Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health
July 12, 2026
The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport’s Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact
July 12, 2026
After a month of World Cup crowds, a
July 12, 2026
Qatar's former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government
July 12, 2026
Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal
July 12, 2026
Julián Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland
July 12, 2026
Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring streak ended against Switzerland on Saturday, but he still made an impact with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory
July 12, 2026
Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a leg injury
July 12, 2026
England goes through to the World Cup semifinal after Jude Bellingham inspires a 2-1 win over Norway
July 12, 2026
Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018
July 12, 2026
Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention
July 12, 2026
The idea that soccer is not popular in the U.S. is "a little bit overstated" and the World Cup has helped prove it, "Ted Lasso" co-creator
July 12, 2026
Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected
July 12, 2026
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski became the sixth member of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the National League All-Star roster and Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters was added to the American League squad, a day after becoming the seventh White Sox player to hit for the cycle
July 12, 2026
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
July 12, 2026
As Kansas City prepared to bring the curtain down on its World Cup on Saturday, local organisers were already reflecting on a month that put the
July 12, 2026
EchoPark Speedway may be the perfect setting for Tyler Reddick to reclaim his momentum in the NASCAR Cup Series points race
July 12, 2026
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the MLB amateur draft
July 11, 2026
Norway and England both had South Florida heat to worry about in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami Gardens
July 12, 2026
Renowned Argentine soccer player Antonio Rattín has died at 84, the country's soccer federation announced
July 12, 2026
This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow
July 12, 2026
John Stones has returned to England’s starting lineup for its World Cup quarterfinal against Norway
July 12, 2026
Bo Bichette has been held out of the Mets’ lineup for a second straight day because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and the infielder may sit through the All-Star break
July 12, 2026
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon
July 11, 2026
Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final
July 12, 2026
NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day
July 11, 2026
Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup
July 11, 2026
Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King
July 11, 2026
A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
July 11, 2026
Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker
July 11, 2026
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died
July 11, 2026
Haeran Ryu is in the LPGA record book with the lowest round in a major at 60
July 11, 2026
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side's group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country's
July 11, 2026
Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports
July 11, 2026
Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
July 11, 2026
Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the franchise’s first player to achieve the feat in nine years
July 11, 2026
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.
July 11, 2026
Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre
July 11, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss the All-Star Game next week in Philadelphia
July 11, 2026
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
June 17, 2026
The World Cup is bringing visitors and AI-driven surveillance systems, but only one of those is certain to leave when the games are done.
June 30, 2026
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief altercation at an NBA Summer League practice facility in Las Vegas on Friday
July 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday
July 11, 2026
The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump
July 10, 2026
Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended
July 11, 2026
Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension
July 10, 2026
The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.
July 11, 2026
Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
July 11, 2026
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory
July 11, 2026
Senior U.S. officials are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored
July 10, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension with rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt
July 11, 2026
Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair
July 11, 2026
Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title
July 11, 2026
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been named as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night
July 11, 2026
Scottie Scheffler has his first weekend off in nearly four years
July 10, 2026
Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium
July 10, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB draft this weekend in Philadelphia
July 11, 2026
Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey
July 10, 2026
Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law
July 11, 2026
American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court
July 10, 2026
Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event
July 10, 2026
Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana
July 10, 2026
If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would
July 10, 2026
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
July 10, 2026
Bryce Harper and Jordan Walker will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night
July 09, 2026
Conversations about how Caitlin Clark is treated on a basketball court can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even the U.S. Congress has an opinion about what should or shouldn’t happen in regards to the WNBA All-Star
July 10, 2026
Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of the World Cup, helping France to beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row
July 10, 2026
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
July 10, 2026
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
June 10, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White
July 10, 2026
Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June
July 10, 2026
France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco
July 10, 2026
Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring
July 10, 2026
Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat
July 09, 2026
Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon
July 10, 2026
A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
July 09, 2026
An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA to be eligible, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition
July 10, 2026
Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final
July 09, 2026
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold because of an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers
July 10, 2026
Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
July 10, 2026
Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access
July 10, 2026
Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena
July 10, 2026
Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing
July 10, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising star at an extraordinary cost
July 09, 2026
U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the
July 09, 2026
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match suspension for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
July 09, 2026
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.
July 01, 2026
Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine
July 09, 2026
Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship
July 09, 2026
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks
July 09, 2026
Gazans turned out in large numbers to pay their respects to a senior Palestinian member of Egypt's main aid organisation who set up World Cup screenings
July 09, 2026
Tadej Pogacar has produced a tremendous ride on the Col du Tourmalet to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory
July 09, 2026
France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang
July 09, 2026
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool damage
July 09, 2026
Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame
July 09, 2026
There’s also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon
July 09, 2026
PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns
July 09, 2026
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday with their post-colonial ties coursing through the fixture, from Morocco players born and
July 09, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have activated center fielder Mike Trout from the injured list just in time for the All-Star Game in his beloved Philadelphia
July 09, 2026
Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"
July 09, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a
July 09, 2026
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the Giants’ Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field
July 09, 2026
The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying the team's decision to base themselves in
July 09, 2026
"It's weird": Jayson Tatum speaks for first time about Jaylen Brown trade
July 09, 2026
The NCAA wants to know what the University of Cincinnati knew about former quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his gambling issues during his two seasons with the program
July 09, 2026
The “Ferytale” continues at Wimbledon
July 08, 2026
Tim Hardaway Jr. now wears a Miami Heat jersey, following in his father's footsteps
July 09, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder
July 09, 2026
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year
July 09, 2026
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show
July 09, 2026
Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S.
July 09, 2026
As Marta Kostyuk played her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court, her compatriots back home in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv
July 09, 2026
Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia
July 08, 2026
Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave
July 08, 2026
A federal judge denied Kalshi's bid to block New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the prediction markets platform, amid a growing battle
July 08, 2026
Finding the art in the beautiful game
July 08, 2026
The World Cup has narrowed to eight teams, with six from Europe
July 08, 2026
Game balls for World Cup matches have become stars in their own right during the tournament
July 08, 2026
Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband
July 08, 2026
Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups
July 08, 2026
France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup
July 07, 2026
What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry
July 08, 2026
The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games
July 08, 2026
Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
July 08, 2026
Shohei Ohtani has hit his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen
July 08, 2026
Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals has tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances
July 08, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a franchise record by driving in 10 runs on three homers against Atlanta
July 08, 2026
The soundtrack surrounding the United States’ World Cup on home soil was impossible to escape. Television adverts urged fans to believe in miracles.
July 08, 2026
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup
July 07, 2026
The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing during the first day of training camp in 2024 say they appreciate that the Pennsylvania attorney general has brought criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the session
July 08, 2026
Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw
July 08, 2026
The Associated Press honored Breanna Stewart before the New York Liberty’s game Tuesday night for being one of the greatest women’s college basketball players during the 50 years of the Top 25 poll
July 08, 2026
Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray will get to play in Chicago at the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25
July 08, 2026
How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
July 08, 2026
Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after more than five hours to set up a semifinal against defending champion Jannik Sinner
July 07, 2026
Three-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark hopes to return from her back injury Wednesday night when the Indiana Fever visits the Los Angeles Sparks but may be forced to sit out Thursday’s highly anticipated rematch at Phoenix
July 08, 2026
Switzerland goes to the World Cup quarterfinals after dumping Colombia out on penalties
July 08, 2026
Egypt's national soccer team has made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time
July 08, 2026
A person with knowledge of the details says Jalen Brunson has undergone left wrist surgery and is expected to be back on the court when the New York Knicks begin defense of their NBA title
July 08, 2026
Serena Williams could be up next in the Summer of New York
July 08, 2026
Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
July 07, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is back on the injured list
July 08, 2026
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk about the league’s upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech. But that was the first thing Yormark was asked about Tuesday after his opening remarks at Big 12 football media days
July 08, 2026
U.S. national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino fell short of getting the World Cup co-hosts into the quarter-finals.
July 07, 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025
July 07, 2026
Sure, Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who also impresses with her fashionable outfits
July 08, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team remains stagnant despite growth in American soccer
July 07, 2026
CNN's Don Riddell speaks with Argentine fans who flocked to support the US team against Belgium in the World Cup. Belgium ended the US team's quarterfinal hopes, beating them 4-1.
July 07, 2026
Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals
July 07, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has reached the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract
July 07, 2026
‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement
July 08, 2026
There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions
June 25, 2026
Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City
July 07, 2026
‘I want to welcome them’: Individuals with disabilities welcome fans to Kansas City Stadium
July 07, 2026
Fifteen-year-old from Grand Rapids called up for Guatemalan national team tryout
July 07, 2026
Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time
July 05, 2026
Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike
July 07, 2026
Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts
July 07, 2026
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person familiar with the deal
July 07, 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.
July 06, 2026
Three generations of women keep family tradition and a poem for Lionel Messi alive
July 07, 2026
Kyle Lowry delivered on his final promise as a player: He long vowed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors so he could retire as a member of that franchise
July 07, 2026
Swim instructor saves woman from drowning at Wollaston Beach
July 07, 2026
Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand
July 07, 2026
'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike
July 07, 2026
Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?
July 07, 2026
He sold everything for his son. Now Paraguay’s hero goalkeeper will get a treasured jersey back
July 07, 2026
The United States men exit the World Cup knowing they inspired a nation to believe they could win it all one day
July 07, 2026
Church Elder accused of sending child porn through messenger app
Woman accused of plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sentenced to 6 years in prison
Urban farm helps Baltimore residents grow food and community
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States
US securities regulator proposes long-awaited crypto rules
OpenAI slows model training to bolster security after Hugging Face hack
Bolivia lawmakers force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz
Baltimore bookstore owner takes literacy mission on the road with 'Black Star Line' Summer Tour
Felicity Faith Jiu Jitsu Academy opens in Texas, led by 17-year-old