The biggest World Cup ever has brought some logistics challenges to the 48 teams in a tournament being played across three countries and four time zones.

A person familiar with the decision says the Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach.

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain.

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.

It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team.

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success.

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years.

FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

New York was caught up in the Knicks' championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more.

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup.

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight.

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F.

Jordan Staal has won the Conn Smythe Trophy for leading the Carolina Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup.

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie.

All those home games at hitter-friendly Coors Field, and the Colorado Rockies never rang up the scoreboard the way they did Sunday in steamy Las Vegas.

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico.

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed.

Willi Castro had seven RBIs, Hunter Goodman got five hits and the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for runs in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics on a 101-degree afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.

Denny Hamlin is still planning to retire at the end of next season but won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his third consecutive victory.

Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.

And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA.

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday.

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night, using a suffocating defense in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 and winning three straight games of a thrilling final filled with momentum swings and spectacular offense.

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn.

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again.

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup.

Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died.

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride.

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.

Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland’s Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner’s return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a bid for a no-hitter when Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning.

Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw in Group B of the World Cup.

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup.

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again.

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House.

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road.

Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher.

Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut.

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Jacob Misiorowski threw a 104.5 mph pitch, the fastest by a starting pitcher since tracking began, and struck out 15 with no walks in a one-hitter that led the Milwaukee Brewers over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0.

Yordan Alvarez became the first player to hit a grand slam and multi-run homer in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, pulling off the feat for Houston against Kansas City on Friday night.

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility.

San Antonio’s Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs) is set to battle for the WBA Bantamweight Title against defending champion Antonio Vargas (19-1-1, 11 KOs) in a 12-round main event Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first-ever point in a World Cup by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club.

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”.

This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history.

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup.

The Vegas Golden Knights lost a very important part of their run to the Stanley Cup Final and are now on the verge of getting eliminated by Carolina.

The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win over Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation.

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars.

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer.

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office threatened the Big 12 Conference with legal action if any attempt is made to sanction Texas Tech University over plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming season.

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.

Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee.

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time after certain injuries.

The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports.

The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.

Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks.

When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, fans scream his name right along with the public address announcer.

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn.

The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match.

World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election.

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station.

For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.

The San Antonio Spurs put together one of the best first halves in NBA Finals history.

Victor Wembanyama’s 32-point performance in San Antonio’s 115-111 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998.

Taylor Swift is at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million.

Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth to cap an incredible comeback by the San Francisco Giants, who scored 10 runs over the final two innings of an 11-10 victory against the Washington Nationals.

Braden Montgomery says he doesn't think he has calmed down a day after he hit a game-ending homer in his major league debut.

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructured contract that adds two years to his deal and pushes the total compensation past a half-billion dollars.

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden.

For all the shots Victor Wembanyama hit to get the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, the series is beginning to be defined by a few of his misses.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports.

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction.

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara.

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House.

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches.

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.