Stewart Cink got off to a great start in a bid to win his third straight senior major.

Meet the female players of Houston Shine FC. Their inspiring story of escaping the threat from the Taliban for playing soccer as women to finding a new game and reclaiming their love for the sport.

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.

Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies.

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.

A judge has ruled that prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods’ March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight WNBA All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is set to begin at New York's Madison Square Garden at 5 p.m. Friday.

New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.

Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club.

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Jaylen Brown is now a Philadelphia 76er after a surprising trade from the Boston Celtics.

It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks championship.

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease.

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday.

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup.

The New York Police Department is bracing for a slew of massive Independence Day celebrations along with a World Cup match this weekend, scrambling thousands of officers on land, sea and air to handle security measures as an intense heat wave bears down on the region.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy!”.

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player.

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs.

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency.

A brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta.

Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City.

There were still serves beyond 120 mph.

Barbora Krejcikova needed seven match points to knock French Open champion Mirra Andreeva out of Wimbledon in the biggest upset of the women’s tournament so far.

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a second straight game following a heated exchange with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.

Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run.

The United States men’s national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.

Law enforcement has seized more than 27,000 counterfeit FIFA-related items worth more than $6.1 million across the Houston area in approximately the past two weeks.

A person with knowledge of the trade says Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship.

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.

The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina great in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece.

When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking.

Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana.

The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match.

The PGA Tour season is still seeking definition.

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

The Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes of athletic brilliance and, ultimately, disappointment over barely missing out on advancing beyond the group stage.

The Florida Panthers have traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils.

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to make a return to Wimbledon this summer after receiving a wildcard entry into the 2026 singles draw.

Center Kristaps Porzingis has reached agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, who announced the deal.

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.

Coco Gauff says she was brought to tears by a “pushy” anti-doping tester.

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup.

Another World Cup, another early exit.

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw.

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

LeBron James is once again the focus of NBA free agency.

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders says he feels like his younger self again after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder last year.

Wimbledon’s strict rules about all-white clothing didn’t prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS.

Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea.

Viktor Hovland needed only one hole to beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon.

The FIFA World Cup knockout stage arrives in Houston on Monday as Brazil and Japan square off in a highly anticipated Round of 32 match at Houston Stadium, the FIFA name for NRG Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.

Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory.

It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television.

Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate.

Scottie Scheffler celebrated as though he won and it must have felt that way.

Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title by winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon.

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup.

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance.

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments.

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup.

Skier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Serena Williams is going through as she prepares to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44.

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team’s quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country’s president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program.

The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw.

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s offer to play singles.

George Russell is firmly back in Formula 1 title contention after turning his controversial pole position into a dominant win at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States.

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan.

Viktor Hovland waited until the final hole to take the lead over Scottie Scheffler in the Travelers Championship.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the World Cup’s knockout phrase.

As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.

The remaking of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward with a trade between them.

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix has ended in controversy after Mercedes’ George Russell was credited with pole position despite a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen.

Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle.

Iga Swiatek is the defending champion.

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden.

The prize money protest by top players that started at the French Open has continued at Wimbledon.

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable.