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Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with…
One Extraordinary Photo: Fans at English pub in California celebrate Harry Kane goal
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jae C. Hong is a Los Angeles-based staff photojournalist for…
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team’s next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to…
College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the…
Mike Fox’s ties to Tar Heels strong as ever in retirement. CWS title would fulfill a lifelong dream
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mike Fox was part of almost every major milestone North Carolina…
South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic
ATLANTA (AP) — Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished…
PWHL’s Charge staying in Ottawa after reaching deal to play in NHL Senators’ arena, AP sources say
The Charge are staying in Ottawa, with the PWHL reaching an agreement to play in…
Giants-Braves series finale postponed by rain, rescheduled for Aug. 31
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants scheduled for…
New Zealand on top after reducing England to 222-6 and a 169-run deficit at The Oval
LONDON (AP) — England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand’s bonus…
Leverkusen signs young winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed Portuguese youth international Afonso Moreira for around 30…
Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s second match at the World Cup because of a calf injury
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s second World Cup match…
Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head…
Liverpool signs Spain winger Victor Muñoz from Osasuna
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool signed Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for a reported 40 million…
Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling
Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA, making the quarterback ineligible again and…
Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup…
Boston Bruins are retiring Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 next season
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37…
NHL clears Edmonton Oilers to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after investigation
NEW YORK — The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire…
NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock’s…
Ducks forward Troy Terry will be out 5-6 months after hip surgery
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss the start…
Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of…
Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet…
Montreal Alouettes sign 2022 top special teams player Mario Alford
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday that they have signed receiver/returner Mario Alford for…
Chargers’ Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to…
Ghana-Panama World Cup match in Toronto was a party fit for a king
TORONTO — Soccer fans partied in the rain and temporarily shut down a major downtown…