Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening
June 22, 2026
Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup
June 22, 2026
Explaining the World Cup’s newest rules
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup
June 21, 2026
Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark had the right answer for a tough Shinnecock Hills
June 21, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is a father again
June 21, 2026
The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark leads the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a four-shot advantage
June 20, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh
June 20, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
The first player on the course at Shinnecock Hills got the third round of the U.S. Open off to a rough start
June 21, 2026
The early results are in: This U
June 21, 2026
Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado
June 21, 2026
The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream
June 20, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn’t content with merely being the game’s hardest-throwing starting pitcher
June 18, 2026
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.
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic
June 20, 2026
USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey
June 19, 2026
Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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.
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard
June 20, 2026
Wyndham Clark has the lowest 36-hole score ever for a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
June 19, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Dustin Johnson was looking like the DJ of old
June 20, 2026
Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup
June 20, 2026
Azzi Fudd has announced she will play in Project B this offseason
June 20, 2026
Barnstorming and Breaking Barriers: Indianapolis Clowns return to former home this weekend
June 20, 2026
85-year-old among 2 accused of street racing in Florida
June 20, 2026
'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match
June 20, 2026
North Carolina will be going for its first national championship in baseball when it faces Oklahoma in the College World Series finals
June 20, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey
June 20, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get
June 19, 2026
It was a week of firsts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
June 19, 2026
Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project
June 20, 2026
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.
June 19, 2026
Joaquin Niemann's bad first round of the U.S. Open has become even worse
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries
June 19, 2026
US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team
June 19, 2026
Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games
June 19, 2026
Denver Broncos' Jonathon Cooper released from jail on $1,000 bond
June 19, 2026
Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds
June 19, 2026
Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case
June 19, 2026
Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
June 20, 2026
Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné
June 19, 2026
The USGA set up a different course at Shinnecock Hills to handle strong wind Thursday
June 18, 2026
Ryder Cowan knew he was playing good golf coming into the U.S. Open
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list
June 19, 2026
Keith Mitchell never imagined getting in the U.S. Open record book
June 19, 2026
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Scottie Scheffler's quest to complete the career Grand Slam is off to a slow start at the U.S. Open
June 19, 2026
Scottie Scheffler endured a shaky start in his bid for a career Grand Slam in first-round U.S.
June 18, 2026
Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned
June 18, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
The NHL says it has completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach
June 18, 2026
First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life
June 18, 2026
A sport psychologist takes a look at disruption, tactical creativity and controlled mind-wandering in the modern game.
June 18, 2026
Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
What experts say about the World Cup heat so far
June 18, 2026
Knicks parade to be secured by a record number of NYPD officers
June 18, 2026
Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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.
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7
June 18, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in their opening match of the World Cup
June 18, 2026
Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues
June 18, 2026
The U.S. Open is bracing for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota
June 17, 2026
The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first
June 17, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury
June 18, 2026
Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations
June 18, 2026
Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup
June 17, 2026
30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home
June 18, 2026
A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft
June 18, 2026
Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
June 18, 2026
Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series
June 18, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Match day ticket issue puts Missouri family on the brink of missing World Cup match
June 17, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history
June 17, 2026
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".
June 17, 2026
Woman, who is allergic to sun, to run Grandma's Marathon thanks to clinical trial
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
On Thursday, 156 players from around the world will tee it up for the sixth U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills
June 17, 2026
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
June 17, 2026
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,
June 17, 2026
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.
June 17, 2026
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Hervé Renard has taken over as Tunisia's head coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss to Sweden
June 17, 2026
Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs
June 16, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
France striker Kylian Mbappé has scored the 13 and 14th World Cup goals of his career, tied for the fourth most in tournament history
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
June 16, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet
June 17, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.
June 16, 2026
19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says
June 16, 2026
Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend
June 16, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of a career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open
June 17, 2026
Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s
June 17, 2026
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
June 17, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
The U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week
June 17, 2026
Victim says it's 'absolutely insane': Convicted child predator who faked death captured in Arizona
June 17, 2026
Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again during the U.S. team’s World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury
June 17, 2026
John Tortorella won't return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis
June 16, 2026
Serena and Venus Williams are bringing their doubles partnership back at Wimbledon
June 16, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams
June 17, 2026
'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims
June 17, 2026
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
June 17, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Alongside their flags, jerseys and songs, fans coming the World Cup matches will bring along their yerba mate
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
The United States are brimming with World Cup momentum after their opening 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, gaining one of the most important
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Scottie Scheffler will launch his bid to complete a career Grand Slam alongside defending U.S. Open champion J.J.
June 16, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir
June 16, 2026
Brother of late NFL star, U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman sentenced for 2025 San Jose post office arson
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer in the Gaza Strip Premier League, hasn't been able to take the pitch since pro
June 16, 2026
When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special
June 16, 2026
2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays
December 07, 2025
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
June 16, 2026
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech this fall after all
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title
June 16, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May's bid to rise above his injury-plagued past has hit a new height
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Authorities say two people are dead after a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon
June 15, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch
June 15, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers
June 15, 2026
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw
June 15, 2026
The start of practice for the U.S. Open featured plenty of wind and limited activity at Shinnecock Hills
June 16, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks
June 16, 2026
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
June 16, 2026
Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight
June 16, 2026
Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match
June 16, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it
June 16, 2026
The New York Liberty have made the Commissioner’s Cup championship twice before and each time the team also made the WNBA Finals
June 15, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success
June 15, 2026
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."
June 14, 2026
The Knicks have ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, sparking citywide celebrations in New York
June 15, 2026
As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Western PA student bikes 1,200 miles to Texas for World Cup match
June 15, 2026
With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
June 15, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty
June 15, 2026
Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally
June 15, 2026
South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three matches
June 15, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season
June 15, 2026
Golden Knights management already made one major coaching decision
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title
June 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes' standout second line of Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake was a big reason they won the Stanley Cup
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force
June 15, 2026
American Scottie Scheffler faces plenty of opposition on his hunt for a career Grand Slam when the U.S.
June 15, 2026
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.
June 15, 2026
Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years
June 15, 2026
Alabama voters will return to the polls Tuesday to pick a Republican nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat
June 15, 2026
Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago
June 15, 2026
Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our new kilted overlords"
June 15, 2026
Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee
June 15, 2026
Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday
June 14, 2026
Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F
June 15, 2026
The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win their second Stanley Cup championship and first since 2006.
June 15, 2026
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.
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
A World Cup bus was set alight and
June 14, 2026
Meet the new kids on the World Cup block
June 14, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
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.
June 15, 2026
Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles
June 14, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs
June 14, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee
June 14, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words
June 15, 2026
Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years
June 15, 2026
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
June 15, 2026
A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
June 14, 2026
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and
June 14, 2026
Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas
June 15, 2026
Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead
June 15, 2026
Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey
June 15, 2026
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: "
June 14, 2026
The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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,
June 14, 2026
And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA
June 14, 2026
How smartphones and the New York Knicks created Brooklyn’s biggest block party
June 14, 2026
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee
June 14, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again
June 14, 2026
‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup
June 14, 2026
‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Some 25 miles (40 km) south of the U.S.-Mexico border, nestled between taquerias in the suburbs of Tijuana, hangs a flag in
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson’s MVP-winning performance cements his legacy as the greatest New York Knick of all time
June 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again
June 14, 2026
The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought
June 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again
June 13, 2026
Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died
June 14, 2026
Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight
June 14, 2026
Tarik Skubal showed some rust, and that was to be expected
June 14, 2026
Jackson Suber has his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour and goes after his first win at the RBC Canadian Open
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi lead the Dow Championship after a challenging round Saturday
June 14, 2026
Soaring temperatures failed to dampen the spirits of World Cup supporters who used portable fans, umbrellas and lots of cold liquids to beat
June 14, 2026
Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better
June 14, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
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
June 14, 2026
Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup
June 13, 2026
The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday
June 13, 2026
Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no
June 13, 2026
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.
June 12, 2026
US heat wave doesn’t have to derail summer fun or fitness. Here are hydration tips, what to eat and when to exercise
June 13, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher
June 13, 2026
A perfectly American start to the USA’s 2026 World Cup
June 13, 2026
Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House
June 13, 2026
‘This wasn’t on my Pinterest mood board’: NYC weddings overlap with potential Knicks clinch
June 13, 2026
Drones and lone wolf attacks are key concerns as FBI works to secure 11 World Cup cities
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut
June 13, 2026
In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent
June 13, 2026
Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay
June 13, 2026
The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
June 13, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation
June 13, 2026
A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career
June 13, 2026
Ben James is making quite the impression in his professional debut
June 13, 2026
Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal
June 12, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs fans have been here before, and they’re not going anywhere
June 13, 2026
The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run
June 13, 2026
Canada draws level with Bosnia in second half of co-host’s World Cup opener
June 13, 2026
Utah resident caught in drama after building pickleball court
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is facing more legal trouble
June 13, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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
June 13, 2026
Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the
June 12, 2026
A federal judge declined on Friday to block President Donald Trump from hosting a special Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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.
June 11, 2026
Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House
June 13, 2026
'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track
June 13, 2026
FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club
June 12, 2026
It’s the USA’s time to shine at the World Cup
June 12, 2026
The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”
June 12, 2026
This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history
June 12, 2026
In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn
June 11, 2026
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.
June 11, 2026
Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer
June 12, 2026
The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury
June 12, 2026
Brooks Koepka finally feels good about his putting
June 12, 2026
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
June 12, 2026
The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars
June 12, 2026
Taking turns with J
June 12, 2026
Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
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
June 12, 2026
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
June 12, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee
June 12, 2026
With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to
June 11, 2026
Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
June 12, 2026
Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show
June 12, 2026
Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
June 12, 2026
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs
June 12, 2026
Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth
June 12, 2026
Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager
June 12, 2026
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.
June 11, 2026
Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years
June 12, 2026
World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world
June 08, 2026
At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
June 11, 2026
How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
June 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks
June 11, 2026
Opelousas native earns Banana Ball tryout invite
June 12, 2026
As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.
June 11, 2026
Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup against Cleveland
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day
June 11, 2026
World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to
June 11, 2026
Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics
June 11, 2026
Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
June 10, 2026
New York Knicks on the brink of a title after pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
June 11, 2026
Scotland World Cup fans arrive in Boston, say they ran out of beer on flight: "I'm going to find Cheers"
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Asics' Onitsuka Tiger, famed for its yellow and black sneakers, is embarking on a global expansion to capitalise on booming
June 11, 2026
The Miracle at MSG: What it was like to know you just saw something special
June 11, 2026
Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station
June 11, 2026
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.
June 10, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG
June 10, 2026
For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds
June 11, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem
June 11, 2026
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates
June 11, 2026
Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico
June 11, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden
June 11, 2026
"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues
June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026
Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match
June 10, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports
June 11, 2026
Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction
June 11, 2026
Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising
June 10, 2026
Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"
June 11, 2026
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House
June 11, 2026
FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market
June 11, 2026
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
June 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
Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches
June 10, 2026
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
June 11, 2026
Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge
June 11, 2026
With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara
June 11, 2026
The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal
June 10, 2026
Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61
June 11, 2026
Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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
June 10, 2026
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.
June 10, 2026
Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home
June 10, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on A.J. Brown trade: "It was a good run"
June 10, 2026
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
June 10, 2026
The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms
June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026
Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has
June 10, 2026
German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because
June 10, 2026
World Cup referee denied entry to US
June 09, 2026
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not
June 10, 2026
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction
June 10, 2026
Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, recently found himself at a Little League practice in Pittsburgh
June 10, 2026
Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’
June 10, 2026
Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series
June 10, 2026
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
June 09, 2026
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder
June 09, 2026
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic
June 09, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration asked a judge on Tuesday to reject an effort to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House
June 10, 2026
A New York man has gone viral for a prediction he made in his high school yearbook six years ago that the New York Knicks would win an NBA title in 2026
June 10, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured the contract of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press
June 10, 2026
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby
June 10, 2026
The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people
June 10, 2026
Trump family promotes coins commemorating White House UFC fight
June 10, 2026
The U.S. men's national team still hasn't formally designated a starting goalkeeper for the World Cup ahead of its opening match on Friday
June 10, 2026
Benfica says its coach José Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach Álvaro Arbeloa
June 10, 2026
What we know about the UFC fight at the White House
June 01, 2026
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N
June 10, 2026
New York City police report that an NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan turned chaotic Monday
June 10, 2026
President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games
June 10, 2026
Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter
June 10, 2026
This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt
June 10, 2026
Soccer fever builds in Philadelphia as fans, restaurants count down to FIFA World Cup
June 10, 2026
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
June 10, 2026
The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa
June 10, 2026
Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on
June 09, 2026
The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back
June 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona
June 09, 2026
Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
June 09, 2026
Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half
June 10, 2026
Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record
June 10, 2026
After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club
June 09, 2026
Omaha Baseball Village vendors prepare for College World Series
June 10, 2026
Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match
June 10, 2026
A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto
June 10, 2026
Sources: 3 people shot, 2 dead at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan
Ferrari appeals to traditionalists with new V12 manual gearbox limited edition
Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race
Russian attacks kill six in three different regions, officials say
JPMorgan says weaker demand may cap gold gains near-term, sees rebound in late 2026 and 2027
Soccer-Texas Attorney General launches investigation into StubHub amid World Cup complaints
Local woman reunites with biological family in Europe after being kidnapped at birth