Atlanta picked as a host city for 2026 World Cup
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Atlanta picked as a host city for 2026 World Cup

The city of Atlanta was among 16 cities picked by FIFA to host matches for the 2026 World Cup.

The city of Atlanta was among 16 cities picked by FIFA to host matches for the 2026 World Cup.

Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats

Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats

Austin Riley homered twice, rookie Spencer Strider allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings, and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, 8-2 over the last-place Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Austin Riley homered twice, rookie Spencer Strider allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings, and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, 8-2 over the last-place Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Braves hit five homers, beat Nats 10-4 for 13th straight win

Braves hit five homers, beat Nats 10-4 for 13th straight win

Atlanta hit back-to-back homers for the third straight game, this time doing it twice. D’Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna went deep in the third inning, and Orlando Arcia and Harris II followed in the sixth.

Atlanta hit back-to-back homers for the third straight game, this time doing it twice. D’Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna went deep in the third inning, and Orlando Arcia and Harris II followed in the sixth.

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.

Steph Curry defends wife: ‘Ayesha Curry CAN cook'

Steph Curry defends wife: ‘Ayesha Curry CAN cook'

Steph Curry's t-shirt read "Ayesha Curry CAN cook," a jab at a Boston-area brewery that had storefront signs mocking his wife, Ayesha, and daughter, Riley.

Steph Curry's t-shirt read "Ayesha Curry CAN cook," a jab at a Boston-area brewery that had storefront signs mocking his wife, Ayesha, and daughter, Riley.

Every MLS match to air on Apple TV starting in 2023

Every MLS match to air on Apple TV starting in 2023

Officials with Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday a long-term deal to air all of its matches on Apple TV, starting next season.

Officials with Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday a long-term deal to air all of its matches on Apple TV, starting next season.

Braves Albies leaves game with fractured left foot

Braves Albies leaves game with fractured left foot

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies left Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with a fractured left foot the team announced.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies left Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with a fractured left foot the team announced.

Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries

Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries

“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.

“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.