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Moïse Bombito available for Canada’s World Cup opener; Alphonso Davies confirmed out
TORONTO — Moïse Bombito won his World Cup fitness race. Alphonso Davies, meanwhile, will have…
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after…
Colombia starts its World Cup preparations in Guadalajara ahead its 2 matches in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Colombia has started its World Cup preparations in Mexico ahead of…
Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Football Association said Thursday that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn…
Chicago White Sox trade veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox traded veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia…
Matthews of Little Britain, Ont., making most of local knowledge at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON — Most golfers have a few tricks in their golf bag, but Justin Matthews…
Years after skull fracture, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup…
‘In our blood’: Canada’s booming Latin American community warms up for World Cup
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he…
Brooks Koepka goes on late birdie run and shares Canadian Open lead with 5 players
CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Brooks Koepka finally saw some putts go in and they fell…
Walk this way: A’s slugger Nick Kurtz happy to take free pass to help the team
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Not many second-year players receive this kind of respect from opposing…
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy…
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek…
Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in…
LSU formalizes coach Will Wade’s first four players on the official 2026-27 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU now has four players on its official men’s basketball…
Pochettino says top US defender Chris Richards is available for World Cup opener after ankle injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play…
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on…
Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota…
Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1
Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers…
Broncos give coach Sean Payton 5-year contract through the 2030 season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Head coach Sean Payton spearheaded the Denver Broncos ‘ return to…
Nelly Korda and ‘Legally Blonde’ team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Nelly Korda went straight from a U.S. Women’s Open title to…
Klint Kubiak: Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza improving fast as training camp looms
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza has received in offseason practices a taste of what’s…
Caleb Williams credits Bears coach Ben Johnson as a stabilizing factor in his improvement
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Being on the cover of “Madden NFL 27” and becoming…
Suzuki’s slam, Bregman’s 2-run homer power Cubs to a 9-3 win over the Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit his third career grand slam, Alex Bregman added a…
Joe Sakic backs Avs coach Jared Bednar, plans to run it back again with core led by Nathan MacKinnon
DENVER (AP) — Joe Sakic trusts his core group of players. That trust extends to…