Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that…
Passenger: Hundreds stuck at Orlando airport, told they’d face arrest if they left without baggage
A passenger arriving home to OIA said she and hundreds more were told they faced arrest if they left without collecting their luggage, which took more than 5 hours to…
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio
By GREG BEACHAM INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knockout…
Junior Caminero hits 7th HR in 6 games, Rays end 1st half in 1st place
Junior Caminero homered in a career-best fourth consecutive game Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rays swept Arizona with a 5-1 victory. Drew Rasmussen threw six shutout innings.
Wimbledon 2026: Here’s how to watch, betting odds and more you should know
Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, starts Monday on the manicured lawns of the All England Club. Here's what you need to know about this year's competition.
Belgium center back Zeno Debast practices at World Cup for 1st time while recovering from leg injury
By ANDREW DESTIN RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium center back Zeno Debast, who has not appeared in a World Cup match this summer due to injury, participated in his first…
Scotland coach Steve Clarke leaves after World Cup elimination despite new contract
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Scotland coach Steve Clarke is stepping down after the team was eliminated from the World Cup even though he signed a new four-year contract only a…
Uruguay and Man United midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustains knee ligament damage at the World Cup
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained knee ligament damage, his club Manchester United said Sunday. Ugarte was injured in the first half of his…
South Korea leaves World Cup in turmoil as early exit prompts fierce criticism from president
By JIM VERTUNO South Korea left the World Cup in turmoil after the team’s quick elimination from the group stage that drew heavy criticism from the country’s president and South…
Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward…