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Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly

Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
Sports

Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals

Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs because of injuries that have dogged both throughout the series

Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait

As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait

As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title

Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot at the end of his second season in charge and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title

Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title
Opinion|Sports

Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump

New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter says he felt the need to call out quarterback Jaxson Dart for introducing President Donald Trump because he felt it was his responsibility to show his teammates and others that he is against that

Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel|World

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued

A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
Sports

Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen continued his strong postseason in net in an emotional win that pushed the Eastern Conference's top seed to the Stanley Cup Final

Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final
Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’
Sports

Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night to clinch the Eastern Conference Final in five games and earn their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006

Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final
Entertainment|Sports

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses
Sports

What to watch in the NHL playoffs as the Stanley Cup Final arrives

Two teams are left standing as the NHL playoffs have reached the Stanley Cup Final

What to watch in the NHL playoffs as the Stanley Cup Final arrives
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Bobby Valentine, in disguise again, revels in his most famous moment with Mets

Bobby Valentine was just trying to keep things loose — and perhaps save his job — when he donned a makeshift disguise and returned to the New York Mets’ dugout after being ejected from a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 9, 1999

Bobby Valentine, in disguise again, revels in his most famous moment with Mets
Sports

J.J. Spaun is contending at Colonial and believing things are aligning for his U.S. Open defense

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J.J. Spaun is contending at Colonial and believing things are aligning for his U.S. Open defense
Sports

76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers' Mike Gansey to be team president, AP source says

The Philadelphia 76ers have found their replacement for Daryl Morey

76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers' Mike Gansey to be team president, AP source says
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals

Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions toward the St. Louis dugout earlier this week

Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals
Sports

‘I never lost faith’: David Raya’s incredible journey from non-league to Champions League finalist

‘I never lost faith’: David Raya’s incredible journey from non-league to Champions League finalist

‘I never lost faith’: David Raya’s incredible journey from non-league to Champions League finalist
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire

Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire

Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire
Europe|Sports|US|World

Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset

Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset

Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset
Europe|Sports|World

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner

There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of the door at Roland Garros in a five-set thriller

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions

UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions
Sports|World

Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot

American soccer players learned of their World Cup selections in dramatically different settings

Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot
Business|Education|Sports|Technology

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation
Business|Sports

Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says

Sean Sweeney’s wait to become a head coach is about to be over

Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says
Sports

Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs

It is the year of Game 7

Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs
Sports|US|World

Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding

American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday

Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game

Before every match at this year's World Cup, viewers across the globe will watch as cameras linger on a familiar ritual: players

In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|Technology

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site

Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built. 

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Sports

Wembanyama was all business in Game 6 of West finals. It earned him and the Spurs a chance at Game 7

Victor Wembanyama looked different in Game 6

Wembanyama was all business in Game 6 of West finals. It earned him and the Spurs a chance at Game 7
Sports

Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91

Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night

Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting

Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting

NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting
Sports

Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA

Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial two weeks after the third-round leader at the PGA Championship settled for second place

Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Sports|World

Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup

Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, AP source says

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger and there is no timetable for his return, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, AP source says
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

MVP Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Rams drafted Ty Simpson

Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson last month, even though they’ve got the NFL’s reigning MVP quarterback under contract for at least the next two years

MVP Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Rams drafted Ty Simpson
Business|Economy|Sports

MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond

MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike
Business|Sports|World

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta

Jozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta
Sports|World

French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is out in the French Open second round

French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman
Entertainment|Health|Sports|US

Patrick Mahomes takes a big step forward on his repaired knee, joining Chiefs for voluntary workouts

Patrick Mahomes is still targeting Week 1 for his return from a serious knee injury with the Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes takes a big step forward on his repaired knee, joining Chiefs for voluntary workouts
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Memorial for Kyle Busch continues to grow at RCR museum

Memorial for Kyle Busch continues to grow at RCR museum

Memorial for Kyle Busch continues to grow at RCR museum
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery
Business|Economy|Education|Sports

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance

An architect of the Senate bill that proposes to solve problems engulfing college sports says he heard the criticism right away, along with conversations of breakaway conferences, collective bargaining and ever-spiraling spending

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts

As the Kansas City Chiefs begin voluntary workouts, wide receiver Rashee Rice is serving a 30-day jail sentence in Dallas for violating probation related to a car crash

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts
Interview|Sports|World

Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he's open to staying with the American national team after the World Cup

Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout

Hospitality billionaire Tilman Fertitta's firm will buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6 billion deal, the companies said on Thursday, expanding his leisure

Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US

Canada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning champions the United States to book their spot in the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation World

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings

Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings

Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings
Sports

Giants restructure left tackle Andrew Thomas' contract to clear cap space, AP source says

The New York Giants have restructured the contract of starting left tackle Andrew Thomas by converting base salary to a roster bonus to clear $6.46 million in cap space, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press

Giants restructure left tackle Andrew Thomas' contract to clear cap space, AP source says
Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Naomi Osaka's latest French Open fashion ensemble includes an ivory train and gold jacket

Naomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris

Naomi Osaka's latest French Open fashion ensemble includes an ivory train and gold jacket
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round
Europe|Sports|World

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster

How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster
Europe|Sports|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles

Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why

Viewership is up significantly in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver

More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why
Sports|World

Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds

Macklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship

Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
Sports

Claude Lemieux, a feisty winger and a four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died

Claude Lemieux, a feisty winger and a four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities
Sports

Lis homers, Canady throws 4 scoreless and Texas Tech opens WCWS with 8-0 win vs. Mississippi St

Jackie Lis belted a two-run home run, NiJaree Canady pitched four scoreless innings, and Texas Tech opened the Women’s College World Series with a run-rule 8-0 victory over Mississippi State

Lis homers, Canady throws 4 scoreless and Texas Tech opens WCWS with 8-0 win vs. Mississippi St
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NASCAR suspends 23XI Racing account manager accused of assaulting 77-year-old man with a golf cart

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended a member of Michael Jordan’s race team after she allegedly drove a golf cart into a 77-year-old man at Charlotte Motor Speedway last weekend

NASCAR suspends 23XI Racing account manager accused of assaulting 77-year-old man with a golf cart
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue

Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit
Arts|Sports|Travel

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing
Education|Sports

Twins celebrate graduation, acceptance at same Ivy League university

Twins celebrate graduation, acceptance at same Ivy League university

Twins celebrate graduation, acceptance at same Ivy League university
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings

Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44 2/3 innings to set the Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander

Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings
Sports

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final
Sports

Gerrit Cole dazzles again in his second start back, sending the Yankees past the Royals 7-0

Gerrit Cole shined in his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday night, leading the Yankees to a 7-0 win over Kansas City

Gerrit Cole dazzles again in his second start back, sending the Yankees past the Royals 7-0
Business|Economy|Sports

Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum

Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights

Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton takes a key recovery step, running outside as club awaits his return

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has started running outside after imaging on his right calf left the team feeling optimistic about his recovery

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton takes a key recovery step, running outside as club awaits his return
Business|Education|Political|Sports

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals

President Donald Trump says he plans to take in an NBA Finals game in New York when the series comes to Madison Square Garden next month

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
Business|Finance|Sports|World

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar

FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
Sports|World

Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off

Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House's South Lawn as U.S.

Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
Business|Finance|Sports|US|World

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine

Novak Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked Valentin Royer for more than 3½ hours before he reached the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory

Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

After bitter proxy fight, Lululemon CEO could use war chest to revamp bruised brand

Hard-hit Lululemon Athletica has ended a months-long proxy fight with founder Chip Wilson that weighed on its shares amid weakening brand appeal.

After bitter proxy fight, Lululemon CEO could use war chest to revamp bruised brand
Sports|World

New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday said they had issued a subpoena to FIFA over the soccer governing body's ticketing practices after

New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices
Crime|Sports

Packers' Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse

Packers' Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges
Business|Crime|Sports|World

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
Sports|Travel|US|World

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Triple Espresso is back

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics
Business|Crime|Sports|World

Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority

Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority

Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority
Sports

Alabama urges US Supreme Court to bring back GOP-friendly House map for midterm elections

Alabama urges US Supreme Court to bring back GOP-friendly House map for midterm elections

Alabama urges US Supreme Court to bring back GOP-friendly House map for midterm elections
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Sports

Travis Kelce joins Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor

Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce joins Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor
Business|Sports|World

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars

Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes

Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Lululemon’s founder promises not to trash the company—for 18 months

Lululemon’s founder promises not to trash the company—for 18 months

Lululemon’s founder promises not to trash the company—for 18 months
Education|Environment|Sports|Travel

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia
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Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign
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Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with depth scoring, defense and goaltending

The Vegas Golden Knights have made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons, solidifying their status as a top expansion franchise in North American sports

Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with depth scoring, defense and goaltending
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

Lululemon ends proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson

Lululemon Athletica has ended its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson, agreeing to give him two board picks in exchange for his pledge to stay

Lululemon ends proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson
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Dick's Sporting Goods trims profit outlook as Foot Locker overhaul pressures margins

Dick's Sporting Goods lowered its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday as margin pressure tied to its Foot Locker acquisition weighed on earnings, even as strong demand for

Dick's Sporting Goods trims profit outlook as Foot Locker overhaul pressures margins
Europe|Sports|World

Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury

Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the Premier League-winning team with Leicester in 2016 in one of soccer’s biggest shocks, has announced his retirement from soccer because of a serious shoulder injury

Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury
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This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
Sports

Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night

Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani still set to start after getting hit on hand by a pitch against the Rockies

Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch during the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani still set to start after getting hit on hand by a pitch against the Rockies
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Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder

It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals

Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
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Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night and for an unthinkable sweep to make their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons
Sports

Yankees get 2 hits from every starter for the first time in franchise history in 15-1 rout of Royals

The Yankees achieved a first in franchise history on Tuesday night, getting at least two hits from every starter in the lineup

Yankees get 2 hits from every starter for the first time in franchise history in 15-1 rout of Royals
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UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Sports

Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain starts for Thunder in Game 5

Jalen Williams was downgraded to out by Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, after being listed as questionable throughout the day because of his ongoing issues with a strained left hamstring

Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain starts for Thunder in Game 5
Sports

Boston's Joe Mazzulla wins NBA's Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award

Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct

Boston's Joe Mazzulla wins NBA's Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports

Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend

Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse
Health|Sports

Mahomes takes part in Chiefs' first voluntary workout, just 5 months after undergoing knee surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has participated in the first voluntary workout of the offseason program

Mahomes takes part in Chiefs' first voluntary workout, just 5 months after undergoing knee surgery
Americas|Sports|US|World

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
Entertainment|Sports

'We want Wemby!' Knicks fans are chanting, and it's gotten noticed at the Western Conference finals

Even before the New York Knicks won the Eastern Conference title, some of their fans took to the streets of Manhattan with a message

'We want Wemby!' Knicks fans are chanting, and it's gotten noticed at the Western Conference finals
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Becky Hammon stands by her 'small player' take as Jalen Brunson lifts Knicks to NBA Finals

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon didn’t completely back down from her assertion a small player can’t lead his team to the NBA championship now that Jalen Brunson has taken the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals

Becky Hammon stands by her 'small player' take as Jalen Brunson lifts Knicks to NBA Finals
Education|Sports

Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures

Maine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures

Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures
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NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement

Texas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman

NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement
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Lululemon nears deal to settle proxy war with founder Chip Wilson

Lululemon Athletica is nearing a settlement with Chip Wilson that would give the athletic apparel maker's founder board seats in exchange for a

Lululemon nears deal to settle proxy war with founder Chip Wilson
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win

Coco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense

Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
Sports

Craig Kimbrel pitches a scoreless inning in his Rays debut after signing a major league deal

Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless inning in his debut for the Tampa Bay Rays a few hours after the right-handed reliever was signed to a major league contract

Craig Kimbrel pitches a scoreless inning in his Rays debut after signing a major league deal
Sports|World

Women's soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons

Women's soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
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PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search

Hockey Canada has announced that general manager Gina Kingsbury will not return after eight years with the national women’s team

PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity

Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity
Sports|World

US beats Austria to set up a quarterfinal against unbeaten Canada at ice hockey worlds

The United States set up a quarterfinal showdown with rival Canada at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1

US beats Austria to set up a quarterfinal against unbeaten Canada at ice hockey worlds
Sports

Andrei Svechnikov scoring in OT could be a turning point for him and the Hurricanes

Andrei Svechnikov scoring in overtime to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final for the Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal was just his second goal and fifth point of the playoffs

Andrei Svechnikov scoring in OT could be a turning point for him and the Hurricanes
Political|Sports|US|World

US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration

The U.S.

US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration
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Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion in the spotlight again with walk-on outfit at the French Open

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion in the spotlight again with walk-on outfit at the French Open
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Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round
Political|Sports|US

Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches

Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches

Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches
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The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
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Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

The song selection at the New York Knicks’ watch party couldn’t have been more obvious

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
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Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites

One of India's most exclusive private clubs founded during British colonial rule risks closure after the government ordered it to vacate the prime New

Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites
Australia|Environment|Sports|World

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms

A coalition of environmentalists and Indigenous Australian activists camping in the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built is

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms
Sports

New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep

Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999

New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
Sports

Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final

Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final

Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final
Sports

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Finals, wins Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP

The New York Knicks made a commitment to Jalen Brunson four years ago, signing him as a free agent and building their team around him

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Finals, wins Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP
Sports

Cavaliers overwhelmed in Game 4 by Knicks, who sweep series and send Cleveland into uncertain summer

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers finally got past the second round and face-planted in the Eastern Conference finals

Cavaliers overwhelmed in Game 4 by Knicks, who sweep series and send Cleveland into uncertain summer