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Players’ union asks NHL for a Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him, AP sources say
The NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock’s ill-fated tenure with…
Former NHLer Pascal Rheaume named Toronto Sceptres coach
AP Hockey Writer (AP) — Former NHL player Pascal Rheaume was named coach of the…
Braden Montgomery hits 2-run homer in 10th inning of MLB debut to lift White Sox over Braves 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his…
Stokes and Atkinson dropped by England for second test against New Zealand while under investigation
England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped Wednesday from the squad for…
PHOTO ESSAY: Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off
UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank (AP) — As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June…
After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive…
Australia begins the Women’s T20 World Cup as No. 1 with India surging
LONDON (AP) — Winning is what Australia is all about. In the history of cricket’s…
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from…
Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off
UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank (AP) — As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June…
Newcastle signs goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from 2nd-tier French side Reims
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Premier League side Newcastle signed goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from second-tier French…
Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino was blunt in his assessment of American soccer talent. “We are USA and…
Ottawa-raised soccer star Jonathan David heading to second World Cup
OTTAWA — Jonathan David’s high school teacher doesn’t remember him ever taking a lunch break.…
Packers’ Christian Watson has big goals for himself after signing big contract
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Christian Watson appreciated the faith the Green Bay Packers showed…
Premier League departures: Sancho leaves Man United, Bissouma out at Tottenham
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho and Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma are among…
College sports is suddenly facing a major question that hinges on gambling, the ‘unpardonable sin’
Those anxious to tease out worst-case scenarios that could come from gambling’s growing stranglehold on…
Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
When the first World Cup match in the U.S. kicks off, most eyes will be…
Seattle Storm banking on Dominique Malonga to get franchise on track
SEATTLE (AP) — Just a few minutes into the Seattle Storm’s 2026 home opener, Dominique…
Bettors taking a chance on the longshot US in World Cup, though France and Spain remain favorites
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Fox Sports ad promoting its World Cup coverage and featuring…
Cease shakes off ‘rusty’ feeling early in dominant return from IL in Blue Jays win
TORONTO — Dylan Cease said he felt some rust early in his splendid performance on…
For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is ‘much more than a game’
TORONTO — Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic…
Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home, saying he hopes to officiate next tournament
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home,…
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez fixes club future by signing for Wolves again
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Mexico striker Raul Jimenez sorted out his club future ahead of…
Francisco Alvarez goes 1 for 3 in return to Mets lineup, but Kodai Senga’s rehab on hold
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets took catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured…
Chisholm’s home run leading off the 8th gives Yankees 3-2 victory over Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered leading off the eighth inning and the New…