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Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni sa…

Angels fire GM Minasian; tab Mozeliak for revamp

The Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday while also announcing that longtime executive John Mozeliak will be brought in as…

Lindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza

Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsi…

Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve -- who headline this year's Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class -- agreed Friday that …

Norway manager: 'No-brainer' to sit Haaland Fri.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said his decision to rest ten first-team players including Erling Haaland against France was a "no-brainer" du…

As expected, Maple Leafs draft McKenna at No. 1

Quickly putting to rest any speculation of a change of heart at the NHL draft Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State win…

NHL draft tracker: Scouting notes and team fits fo...

The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

Ballon d'Dembélé! Hat-trick vs. Norway shows Franc...

It didn't matter that Norway rested all their stars, because the galaxy of French talent -- led by the remarkable Ousmane Dembélé -- shone …

From the favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the W...

Serena Williams is back. Jannik Sinner aims to defend. And Novak Djokovic hopes to set records. Wimbledon begins Monday -- who can win?

Dembélé first-half hat trick sees France win group...

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off an assist from Kylian Mbappé, to give his team a 3-1 lead o…

Chambliss pushes back on Kiffin's recruiting take

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past em…

Scheffler just misses sub-60 Round 2 at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler, who could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship that would have sealed a sub-…

Fever coach thanks WNBA review, but scolds refs

Stephanie White is glad the WNBA review punished Alyssa Thomas for her hit to Caitlin Clark's throat, but the Fever coach wonders how refs …

Serena a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored

Serena Williams is a betting long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, but Jannik Sinner is the odds-on favorite to take ho…

World Cup LIVE: Dembélé fires France ahead vs. Haa...

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Bulls' Wilson expects to win Rookie of the Year

New Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick, was asked during his introductory news conference about his expectations fo…

CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to join league

The CFL said Friday that quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not be allowed to join any of its teams for the upcoming season.

Sources: Poch in positive talks over USMNT deal

United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer have had positive talks about a possible contract extension, so…