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What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first…
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening…
$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House
President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House’s South Lawn has required a…
FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare
FIFA and the FIFPRO players’ union said Wednesday they have agreed to a landmark cooperation…
3-time Cy Young winner Scherzer fans Schwarber to become 11th pitcher with 3,500 strikeouts
TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer came off the injured list and promptly reached another milestone.…
Suspended Phillies OF Johan Rojas needs elbow surgery, will be out until spring training
TORONTO (AP) — Suspended Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas needs surgery to repair a torn…
Eldridge’s grand slam caps wild comeback as Giants rally from 8 down in 8th to stun Nats, 11-10
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of…
Kings’ hiring of Peter Laviolette signals a shift toward more offensively minded hockey
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — In hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, the…
Deshaun Watson isn’t worried about how he’s perceived as he competes for Browns’ starting job
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson knows he can’t change the public perception of him…
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices…
Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling…
Chiefs lock in Patrick Mahomes through 2033 with a $504.75M reworked deal, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes is set to be the quarterback of the…
Tatis hits just 2nd homer of season to give Padres 5-4 win over Reds
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the…
Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Croatian team that came to the United States for this…
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox ready to defend RBC Canadian Open title at TPC Toronto
CALEDON — There was one thing Ryan Fox knew he had to check out as…
A ‘secure zone’ stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die-hards and the team owner
NEW YORK (AP) — Throughout the New York Knicks’ playoff run, thousands of deliriously happy…
Hotel bookings during World Cup down from last year, but B.C. minister sees positives
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s jobs minister isn’t disputing hotel data that suggests Vancouver hotel vacancies…
Dolphins agree to a 3-year extension with center Aaron Brewer, AP source says
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and veteran center Aaron Brewer have agreed…
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
LEIRIA, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is heading to the World Cup on the back of…
Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says ‘it’s not murder’
HOUSTON (AP) — Top leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plan to play…
FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday,…
Pirates place CF Oneil Cruz on 10-day injured list with broken left hand
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured…
Spurs’ win over Knicks was most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998 with 23.8 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s 32-point performance in San Antonio’s 115-111 win over the…
Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one…