Homophobic chant returns in Mexico’s World Cup match against Czechia

World Cup Daily: Star forwards continue to shine

Mission accomplished for the hosts. Canada, Mexico, and the United States all have secured their places in the round of 32 after Wednesday’s World Cup play, ensuring the three co-host…

Report: Raptors showing trade interest in Hornets’ LaMelo Ball

Ball, 24, has played his entire career in Charlotte and has three years remaining on the five-year, $260-million max contract he signed with the Hornets. Over 72 games last season,…

Mexico beats Czechia to win all World Cup group-stage matches for first time

MEXICO CITY — Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday night to…

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with win

GUADALUPE, Mexico — South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored in…

Canada to face South Africa in World Cup knockout match

One team will make history when Canada faces South Africa in the first knockout match at the World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Upstart South Africa secured a fixture…

Reeling Mets commit six errors in loss to Cubs

NEW YORK — Dansby Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap a monster doubleheader performance and help the Chicago Cubs sweep the reeling New York Mets…

Raptors select Arizona guard Jaden Bradley with 50th pick in NBA Draft

Jaden Bradley has been selected 50th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Draft. Bradley is a six-foot-three guard who completed his senior year with the Arizona Wildcats. The…

Blue Jays let another winnable game slip away, drop series to Astros

TORONTO – A close game flipped in the Astros’ favour Wednesday when Jeff Hoffman threw a pickoff attempt past third baseman Kazuma Okamoto in the top of the eighth inning.…

Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking Fever’s Cunningham

An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media. Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges…

Morocco advances to knockout stage with win over Haiti

ATLANTA (AP) — Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes…

Canada loses home advantage at World Cup as blown chances loom large

VANCOUVER — As far as missed opportunities go, this one was a doozy that leaves the Canadian men’s team kicking itself and thinking about what might have been.  Sitting level…