Iran’s World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
By GREG BEACHAM INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions created by their nation’s war…
Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
By AARON BRACY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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…
Hurricanes use stifling defense to blank Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 and win the Stanley Cup
By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — The narrative for the Hurricanes entering the playoffs was whether they would finally break through and win the Eastern Conference after coming so…
Daily Horoscope for June 15, 2026
Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors. This morning, the emotional Moon enters Cancer, so we start by tending home, checking on loved ones, and choosing a calmer…
Caminero hits tiebreaking homer in 8th and Rays avoid sweep with 8-3 victory over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 victory over the…
Daichi Kamada’s late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
By SCHUYLER DIXON ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy…
Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and he has authorized an end to the US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and he has authorized an end to the US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz.
Curaçao makes history in loss to Germany and other World Cup matches, in photos
By The Associated Press Curaçao becomes the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup as it faces four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. The fourth day of…
Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victory
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin, adamant he still plans to retire at the end of next season, won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his…
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — 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…