Spain defeats France to reach FIFA World Cup final

Report: NBA investigating second Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal

The Kawhi Leonard investigation may be wider than previously known. A second endorsement deal has come under the microscope as part of the NBA’s probe, The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov reported…

Open Championship notebook: Rahm approves of conduct policy, Faldo blasts Bryson

SOUTHPORT, England — Player conduct on the golf course has long been part of the Rules of Golf. This is the first time all four majors published their code for…

Elks’ Rankin, Alouettes’ Philpot, Blue Bombers’ Brown named CFL’s top players for Week 6

Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown have been named the CFL’s top players for Week 6. Rankin earned…

Kylian Mbappe in for France vs. Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kylian Mbappé is in France’s starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team’s quarterfinal…

Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed join World Cup closing ceremony cast

NEW YORK — A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday. Soccer’s governing body released the lineup for the…

Baseball union head says claims of MLB’s economic woe are perverse

PHILADELPHIA — The head of baseball’s players’ union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap while Commissioner Rob Manfred maintained the proposal was…

MLB’s Olympic interest disrupts Blue Jays’ spot in All-Star Game queue

PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball’s interest in sending players to the 2028 Olympics is disrupting the queue for future All-Star Games, commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday, pushing back the Toronto…

Five NHL stars who could demand max contracts

The NHL landscape has changed forever, again.  It’s no secret that the pay scale for NHL star players transformed the moment Leo Carlsson put pen to paper on a five-year,…

Report: MLB, players hit snag in Olympics negotiations

MLB player participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been thrown into doubt. The league and union hit a snag in negotiations to send players to the Games, ESPN’s…

Tadej Pogacar wins 10th stage of Tour de France, extending overall lead

LE LIORAN, France — Tadej Pogačar won the 10th stage of the Tour de France to deal his rivals another crushing blow and extend his overall lead on Tuesday. Pogačar,…

See how players qualified for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

SOUTHPORT, England — Players who are exempt or have qualified for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 16-19. Players listed only in the first category for which…