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History-making World Cup soccer referee Stéphanie Frappart joins staff of UEFA
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game, Stéphanie…
French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave
PARIS (AP) — A 21-year-old French soccer player with a second-division club has died after…
New Zealand pair Henry and Phillips out of 3rd test against England because of injury
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — New Zealand was dealt two huge injury blows ahead of the…
Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big.…
Wimbledon has served up memorable fashion moments over the years. Here’s a look
LONDON (AP) — Naomi Osaka knows how to create a buzz with her walk-on outfits…
Blue Jays look to clean things up after second straight loss to Astros
TORONTO — John Schneider would like to see his group tighten up in all phases…
In the news today: Canada to face South Africa, calls to ban SKS, breastfeeding rates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Undav has 3 goals and 2 assists off bench and still can’t gain spot in Germany’s starting lineup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Deniz Undav has three goals and two assists in 69…
Continuing a sporting trend, the International Tennis Federation is now World Tennis
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation is changing its name to World Tennis. The…
Canada to face South Africa in knockout stage of World Cup
Canada will face South Africa in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. South…
Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup
VANCOUVER — Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World…
Must-win matches on Day 14 of the World Cup, in photos
Day 14 of the World Cup wrapped up the preliminary stage for Groups A, B…
A thunderous World Cup farewell as Guillermo Ochoa enters late in Mexico’s 3-0 win
MEXICO CITY (AP) — In the 77th minute, finally, it was Guillermo Ochoa’s time. Supporters…
The NBA draft brings more paint presence to the Southwest Division with a plethora of big men
The NBA’s Southwest Division could become a showcase next season for rookies who do their…
Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland put a damper on Canada’s World Cup party. The…
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round with 1-0 win over South Korea
GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup…
Ohtani seeks to sync up with struggling catcher Rushing as the Dodgers sweep despite a rough start
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani forcefully rebounded from a rough inning on the mound to…
Soto’s status is unclear as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor rejoined the New York Mets Wednesday night — just…
Natasha Howard, Olivia Miles lead Lynx to win over Mystics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles…
Freeman’s bunt drives in go-ahead run, Carrigg has 3 RBIs as Rockies rally past Red Sox
DENVER (AP) — Tyler Freeman’s sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning drove in the go-ahead…
Williams scores 23 points to help the Valkyries beat the Dream 77-66
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, Kayla Thornton hit…
Devers, Bericoto homer in ninth inning, Giants rally past A’s 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a tying home run leading off the ninth…
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…