For Scotland, other third-placed teams, the World Cup waiting game is underway

Sweden surprised by FC Dallas’ demolition project at World Cup base camp

FRISCO, Texas — No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were taken by surprise seeing mangled metal…

Report: Kawhi Leonard, Raptors have mutual interest in reunion

Eight years after Kawhi Leonard first joined the Toronto Raptors for one thrilling title run and then swiftly departed, could a reunion be in the works? Leonard, 35, is in…

Bianca Andreescu wins qualifier to reach Wimbledon main draw

For the first time in nearly two years, Bianca Andreescu will play in a Grand Slam main draw. The 26-year-old Canadian defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 6-3, 7-6 (4) on…

Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in trade with Mets

The Cubs placed Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, adding to their injury woes in their rotation. Brown has a neck strain, and Cabrera…

Canada’s Diallo falls to Draper in Eastbourne Open quarterfinals

Canada’s Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne Open tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Britain’s Jack Draper. Draper went up 5-4 in the…

Seven players ranked in the second round who have intriguing upside

With the first round of the NHL Draft quickly approaching, most of the attention has been focused on the prospects at the top of the class. Players like Gavin McKenna,…

Report: Hornets re-sign guard Coby White to three-year deal

When one guard goes, another gets paid. White’s deal comes just hours after Charlotte reportedly traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. White, who played mostly off…

Panthers acquire Garnet Hathaway from Flyers

The Florida Panthers acquired the veteran forward, along with a 2026 sixth-round pick, from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Additionally,…

Blue Jays still need more power from George Springer

George Springer’s spectacular 2025 season was always going to be a tough act to follow, but the 36-year-old’s encore has been underwhelming on the whole. That last qualifier is important…

Wild will re-sign Quinn Hughes, says owner

“We had to give up a lot to get him in this past year. We are going to re-sign him,” Leipold said in an appearance on Minnesota Public Radio on…

Jets 2026 NHL Draft preview: Everything revolves around Connor Hellebuyck

It’s been a long time since the Winnipeg Jets had a first-round hit. Now, drafting as high as they have in a decade, the Jets are under the gun to…