USA men have one World Cup knockout win; now is best chance to change that
The U.S. soccer team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in a World Cup knockout match. The Americans have only won a knockout match once in the team's Cup history.
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect
By DORANY PINEDA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout rounds, and so is the outdoor heat. A dangerous heat dome will…
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world’s most popular sporting event…
Paraguay beats Germany 4-3 in penalty shootout in biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Monday, securing the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 extra time draw.
Serena Williams’ return at Wimbledon is ‘the ticket to have’ for the grass-court Grand Slam
By ANDREW DAMPF LONDON (AP) — Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams is scheduled to play an opponent…
Norway isn’t looking ahead to potential World Cup matchup with Brazil, which it upset in 1998
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Norway’s Sander Berge is very aware of what many consider the greatest win in his country’s soccer history, though it happened only months…
Wednesday’s World Cup match a chance for Americans to snap 0-for-Europe soccer streak
USMNT has one win against European opponents in World Cups since 1990
World Cup: Pochettino has instilled belief within US team, and across the country
The Argentine has brought the 'United" back into the United States of America.
Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of…
Magic make decision on team option for Orlando’s Jamal Cain
The Magic were facing a league-wide deadline Monday afternoon to make a decision about Jamal Cain's team option for the 2026-27 NBA season.