As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry
By ELÉONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with…
This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — It is called connected ball technology. And it was responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever. It…
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team’s jersey — but they’re not on two legs, they’re on all fours, letting out the occasional…
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape…
Messi returns to the field and Golden Boot race at the World Cup continues
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday. Argentina’s captain — widely considered the greatest player ever — returns…
Miss Manners: Would an American just call out for more food?
My fear of a cultural faux pas ruined my enjoyment of the dinner.
Asking Eric: My husband’s denials might end our marriage
He'll do something right in front of me and then deny it.
Florida man faces 10 years for stealing Smokey Bear signs
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in prison for federal charges related to the theft of Smokey Bear signs from the Panhandle to Orlando and sell them on…
All-Area track and field: Lake Minneola’s Vanessa Waite is Athlete of Year
Lake Minneola track athlete of the year Vanessa Waite is No. 2 sophomore in U.S. for 200-meter dash
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.