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Swanson’s epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history — with game left
NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson has the…
Toronto Raptors take Arizona guard Jaden Bradley 50th overall in NBA Draft
Jaden Bradley has been keeping his eye on the Toronto Raptors, and now they’re going…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Vinícius Júnior silences critics with 2 more goals, giving him 4 in this World Cup for Brazil
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brazil star Vinícius Júnior knew what his critics were saying…
Jazz take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in effort to close the gap with Thunder, Northwest Division foes
DENVER (AP) — The usually stoic Darryn Peterson couldn’t mask his feelings after being taken…
France homers, Sears wins season debut as Padres beat Braves 5-2 for 3-game sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ty France homered and JP Sears won his season debut for…
Nets put faith in Lousville guard Mikel Brown Jr., 2 forward in hopes of flipping franchise
The Brooklyn Nets selected an NBA-record five first-round draft picks last year but didn’t have…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:00…
Canada falls 2-1 to Switzerland, advances to FIFA World Cup knockout round
VANCOUVER — A historic moment was tinged with disappointment for Canada at the FIFA World…
Caitlin Clark leaves Fever’s loss with a back injury, doesn’t return after 3rd-quarter scare
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever’s 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a…
‘Our idol is back’: Neymar debuts in this World Cup as a sub for Brazil against Scotland
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Neymar has finally played in this World Cup, and Brazil…
Marsch says Davies was not ready to play in Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland
VANCOUVER — Head coach Jesse Marsch was using Alphonso Davies “as a decoy” after saying…
NBA draft finishes up in New York, where some second-round picks are revered
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York’s biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks.…
Homophobic chant returns in Mexico’s World Cup match against the Czech Republic
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday…
Clippers take Wagler, Kings add Acuff as NBA’s Pacific Division loads up on promising guards
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Keaton Wagler and the Sacramento Kings took Darius Acuff Jr.…
A dizzying NBA draft wraps up with flurry of trades swapping spots and players
The NBA draft for 2026 featured yet another flurry of swaps and trades over two…
Wizards move up in 2nd round to select Okpara after making Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards moved up in the second round to draft Tennessee forward Felix Okpara…
Groover, Marte hit back-to-back HRs to help Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 9-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — LuJames Groover and Ketel Marte hit back-to-back home runs to cap…
Skylar Diggins scores 15 points to lead Sky over Fire 101-78
CHICAGO (AP) — Skylar Diggins had 15 points to lead seven Chicago players scoring in…
Brewers beat the Reds 6-5 to complete a 3-game sweep
CINCINNATI (AP) — William Contreras and Jake Bauers hit back-to-back homers in the third inning…
Rahimi, Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 at World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco…
Vinícius Júnior scores twice, Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to top World Cup group
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil. Vinícius…
Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three…
Kahleah Copper scores 28, Mercury beat Fever 111-109 as Clark leaves due to back injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kahleah Copper made 15 of 16 from the free-throw line and finished…