Iran World Cup status in doubt
LOS ANGELES, March 2 – Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada has been thrown into doubt after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted…
Der Klassiker tests Dortmund’s title hopes
DORTMUND, Germany, Feb. 28 – Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich on Saturday in Der Klassiker with Dortmund eight points off the Bundesliga lead, a gap that puts the title race…
Styles, Reese shine at NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 – Day 1 of on-field workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine put the spotlight on front-seven prospects, with Ohio State linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese and…
Braves launch BravesVision TV network
ATLANTA, Feb. 25 – The Atlanta Braves announced the launch of BravesVision, a team-owned television network that will serve as the club’s local broadcast home starting with the 2026 season,…
Torino hires D’Aversa after Baroni sacking
TURIN, Feb. 24 – Torino have sacked coach Marco Baroni and appointed Roberto D’Aversa on a short-term deal, the club said in a statement and as Channel NewsAsia reported. Torino…
IPC stands firm on Paralympic flags
MILAN, Feb. 24 – The International Paralympic Committee says a General Assembly decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags and anthems at the Winter Paralympics…
Mexico postpones soccer matches after cartel killing
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 23 – Mexico’s top leagues postponed four soccer matches after violence erupted near Guadalajara following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, Reuters…
Liu wins Milan Olympic skating gold
MILAN, Italy, Feb. 21 – Alysa Liu delivered a near-flawless free skate to win the women’s figure skating gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, ending a 24-year U.S. drought in the…
Klaebo ties Winter Games gold record
TESERO, Italy, Feb. 13 – Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won the men’s 10km freestyle cross-country race at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday to earn his eighth career gold medal…
Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified over tribute helmet
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from Thursday’s Olympic competition after refusing to switch from a helmet honoring athletes and coaches killed in the war…