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Aldon Smith’s brain donated to CTE Center as family’s attorneys investigate his death at age 36
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his…
John Tortorella won’t return as coach of Vegas Golden Knights after taking them to Stanley Cup Final on interim basis
LAS VEGAS (AP) — John Tortorella won’t return as coach of Vegas Golden Knights after…
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas…
Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in…
Assessment shows ’25 Grey Cup generated over $93 million in economic activity
TORONTO — The 2025 Grey Cup generated over $93 million in economic activity across Canada,…
MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride Night
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms…
Next season’s Champions League starts with draw for first qualifying round
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Even before every European team started play at the World Cup,…
Mixed emotions ahead of Haiti vs. Brazil for dually aligned fans headed to the World Cup game
Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil — the most…
Chicago Bulls hire former NBA center Tiago Splitter as coach
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as coach after the former…
Hilary Knight is heading to Hockeytown in PWHL sign-and-trade deal between Detroit and Las Vegas
DETROIT (AP) — Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown. With the PWHL’s trade freeze lifting…
Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness
Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday. He was 47. His daughter Madison announced her…
US Open starting times at Shinnecock Hills
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Starting times for the opening two rounds of the 126th U.S.…
Root rides to English cricket’s rescue and returns as captain on a ‘game-by-game basis’
In its hour of need, English cricket has turned to Joe Root. Not for the…
New Zealand recalls Nicholls to replace the retired Williamson for 2nd test at The Oval
LONDON (AP) — Henry Nicholls was recalled by New Zealand on Tuesday to replace the…
Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and instead plans…
Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn’s Octagon is ready for Trump’s 80th birthday bash
WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks from afar more UFO than UFC. Maybe it’s the kind…
England defender Livramento out of World Cup because of injury. Chalobah called up
England full back Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup on Tuesday because…
Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin…
This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn’t your typical soccer player: He’s a baron!
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing…
Defender Rüdiger ‘not done here’ as he signs 1-year contract extension at Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Antonio Rüdiger is “not done” at Real Madrid as the German defender…
Goal-scoring midfielder Weir joins OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid
LYON, France (AP) — Goal-scoring midfielder Caroline Weir joined French champion OL Lyonnes from Real…
Lens hires Toppmöller as coach following Sage’s departure to Crystal Palace
LENS, France (AP) — French club Lens hired Dino Toppmöller as its new coach on…
Mixed emotions ahead of Haiti vs. Brazil for dually aligned fans headed to the World Cup game
Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest…
J.J. Spaun doesn’t need to be a ‘perfect golfer’ to validate his US Open triumph
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun started thinking he had to…