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Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
- Chiefs lock in Patrick Mahomes through 2033 with a $504.75M reworked deal, AP source says
- Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
- Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's contract to free up cap space, AP source says
- Joel Bitonio announces retirement after 12 seasons, all with the Cleveland Browns
NBA »
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
- Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows
- The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
- Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
- 'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in Knicks lore
MLB »
Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
- 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians
- A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss
- White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hasn't calmed down after his historic walk-off MLB debut
- Eldridge's grand slam caps wild comeback as Giants rally from 8 down in 8th to stun Nats, 11-10
NHL »
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup
- Pushed to brink, Vegas may have lost William Karlsson for the Stanley Cup Final
- Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor
- Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart and special teams to beat the Hurricanes
- Players' union asks NHL for a Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him, AP sources say
College »
NCAA track and field: Ben Barton 1st decathlon champion from BYU since 1981
- Big 12 chaos: On Yormark's next move, the Sorsby scrutiny, and the role of Fox and ESPN
- Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby
- The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati
- Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
Golf »
Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
- Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee
- Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
- Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth
- Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start
Soccer »
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
- 3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
- Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
- Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
- Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Tennis »
Serena Williams' comeback at the Queen's Club is over after injury to doubles partner
- Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury
- Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
- From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
- Roger Federer will return to the US Open to take part in an exhibition event
Racing »
Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
- Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan
- Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list
- Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead
- Cadillac gets and then loses elusive 1st point in F1 as Sergio Pérez penalized
Most Recent
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Carolina Hurricanes had spent the NHL playoffs waiting for their power play to get going, along with top-line performers Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.
Pushed to brink, Vegas may have lost William Karlsson for the Stanley Cup Final
The Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
William Karlsson left the ice, and the Vegas Golden Knights' night went south. He may not be back to help them recover.
Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports. The Big 12's executive board met Thursday to discuss options after a Texas court issued a temporary injunction Monday that prevents the NCAA from enforcing its ban on Sorsby. He had been ruled ineligible after betting on his own team while at Indiana. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the board will meet Monday to decide on a course of action.
Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
John Perrotto, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation.
3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
The Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The opening match of the World Cup delivered a rarity in international soccer: three players sent off with red cards.
Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
The Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 7:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Japan Football Association said Thursday that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury. Later the Liverpool midfielder announced his surprise retirement from international duty.
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs. Nearly five years ago, Ruggs killed a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas. Ruggs is a former Raiders wide receiver. He drove his sports car at up to 156 mph and crashed into 23-year-old Tina Tintor's vehicle. Prosecutors said his blood-alcohol level was 0.16%. Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to three to 10 years in prison. Ruggs will face the parole board again before his August 2027 release date. His attorneys say Ruggs continues to feel sorrow over Tintor's death.
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor
The Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honor of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019.
Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
two for South Africa and one for Mexico. Quiñones gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. Jiménez added the second goal on a header in 66th.
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Berenice Bautista, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday.
Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
The challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota Vikings learning a complex offense has an extra dimension.
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.
Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
The Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Nelly Korda went straight from a U.S. Women's Open title to the LPGA's only team tournament and her "Legally Blonde" team with Olivia Cowan wound up three shots out of the lead Thursday in the Dow Championship.
Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash
Will Weissert, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn. The temporary arena resembles a cross between a UFO and a claw game in a video arcade and features an eight-sided cage and a towering structure of lights, speakers and wiring called The Claw. The event celebrates President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service is contesting a lawsuit to block the event, which costs more than $60 million. The fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend. UFC chief Dana White insists the show will go on, rain or shine.
Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee. Golf Digest cited multiple sources as saying Mickelson is no longer welcome at The Farms Golf Club. That's where the six-time major champion has practiced and played for two decades. A spokesperson for Mickelson refers to it as a misunderstanding that has been cleared up. Mickelson has been out of the public eye for all but one LIV Golf event this year as he deals with a serious family health matter that remains undisclosed.
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong.
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows
Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
A brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg.
