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

HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments...

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

The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach...

Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan's Amman kills 1

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan's capital early Tuesday lef...

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

ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine...

In annual report, SafeSport Center says it is reducing time it takes to resolve cases

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport said it reduced the time it took to complete cases it fully...

Edmoton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after the NHL clears him following an investigation

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock on Tuesday, clearing the way for the...

The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June...

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

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo brought the Milwaukee Bucks back to relevance and delivered...

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

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — For thousands in the gallery on the final day of the U.S. Open, he was a most...

PWHL executive says fast-paced growth reflects surging demand and is validated by new investors

PWHL executive Stan Kasten said the goal all along was to begin taking on outside investors once th...

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

MEXICO CITY (AP) — “GOOOOOOOOOAL!” The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of ...

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

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the PGA Tour....

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

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests...

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

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World Cup's round of...

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

NEW YORK (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley...

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as...

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

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The way its regular season unfolded, a national championship for Oklahoma would hav...

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

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After Lionel Messi scored two goals to set the World Cup record and Kyli...

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

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup...

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

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday,...

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