GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champ
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
Xfinity race coverage moved to FS2
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race has started after a delay of around three hours at Michigan International Speedway. Qualifying earlier in the day was canceled because of the weather. Kyle Busch started the race at the front based on owner points. Busch won his first Xfinity race of the season last weekend at Pocono. Points leader Elliott Sadler started third.
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race has started after a delay of around three hours at Michigan International Speedway. Qualifying earlier in the day was canceled because of the weather. Kyle Busch started the race at the front based on owner points. Busch won his first Xfinity race of the season last weekend at Pocono. Points leader Elliott Sadler started third.
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years
CLEVELAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years.
Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Five must-watch scenes from the best soccer movies made
Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.
Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.
President Trump cancels Eagles' White House visit
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
White House: Eagles offered to send ‘tiny handful' of representatives, abandoned fans
The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans' just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.
The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans' just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.
Capitals on verge of Stanley Cup after blowing out Golden Knights in Game 4
The Washington Capitals are one win away from the first championship in their 43-year history after routing the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Washington Capitals are one win away from the first championship in their 43-year history after routing the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Spangenberg, Lopez lead Padres in 11-4 win against Braves
After beating up on the other last-place teams in the NL last week, the San Diego Padres kept rolling when they opened a series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
After beating up on the other last-place teams in the NL last week, the San Diego Padres kept rolling when they opened a series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
49ers legend Dwight Clark dies after battle with ALS
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old.
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old.
Georgia Tech's Bart picked 2nd overall in MLB Draft
Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart is now the highest-drafted Yellow Jacket baseball player in program history. The Buford High School alum was picked second overall by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart is now the highest-drafted Yellow Jacket baseball player in program history. The Buford High School alum was picked second overall by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Georgia Tech's Joey Bart picked 2nd in MLB Draft
Former Buford High School star picked by San Francisco
Former Buford High School star picked by San Francisco
Caps' T.J. Oshie, Matt Niskanen ride Metro again for Game 4; Oshie short 35 cents on exit fare
After taking the Metro to get to Capital One Arena for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Washington Capitals’ players T.J. Oshie and Matt Niskanan took the same route for Game 4.
After taking the Metro to get to Capital One Arena for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Washington Capitals’ players T.J. Oshie and Matt Niskanan took the same route for Game 4.
Hawks remove, recycle 12,500 seats from Philips Arena
The home arena of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks will have new seats when renovations are completed in October.
The home arena of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks will have new seats when renovations are completed in October.
Woman's 'angel' at airport turns out to be Cardinals' Jermaine Gresham
A woman's nightmare at the airport resulted in a happy ending when she was helped out by an "angel" who turned out to be Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham.
A woman's nightmare at the airport resulted in a happy ending when she was helped out by an "angel" who turned out to be Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham.
Washington Capitals win 3-1 over Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Game 3, lead series 2-1
Alex Ovechkin went airborne, Evgeny Kuznetsov flapped his arms like a bird of prey and the Washington Capitals are flying high, just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup.
Alex Ovechkin went airborne, Evgeny Kuznetsov flapped his arms like a bird of prey and the Washington Capitals are flying high, just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup.
Newcomb dazzles for another win, Braves beat Nats 4-2
Sean Newcomb pitched seven strong innings for his sixth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves back into first place with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
Sean Newcomb pitched seven strong innings for his sixth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves back into first place with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
McKinney 14-year-old wins National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- The end of the biggest Scripps National Spelling Bee in history came abruptly, and it wasn't the conclusion that many expected. Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose long spelling career seemed to be building toward triumph, sat next to a newcomer whom she had already beaten this year -- at the county level.
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- The end of the biggest Scripps National Spelling Bee in history came abruptly, and it wasn't the conclusion that many expected. Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose long spelling career seemed to be building toward triumph, sat next to a newcomer whom she had already beaten this year -- at the county level.
Nimmo, Gonzalez back Vargas' strong pitching in Mets' win
Brandon Nimmo and Adrian Gonzalez each drove in two runs, Jason Vargas pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Nimmo and Adrian Gonzalez each drove in two runs, Jason Vargas pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.