National Sports

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he’d suggested had been “taken over” by recent unrest.

Mariners find themselves in ALCS driver’s seat against Blue Jays, eyeing first World Series berth

After winning twice on the road, the Seattle Mariners hold a 2-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.

Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy's win over Israel in World Cup qualifying

Security is tight in Udine ahead of a World Cup qualifier between host Italy and Israel.

England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot

England has become the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary.

LA Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Skaggs' overdose death, lawyer says

Opening statements are expected soon in the trial for the wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Angels.

Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach

Arkansas coach John Calipari is speaking out against the current name, image and likeness era in college sports, saying he refuses to become a "transactional" coach.

Suspension of Lions safety Brian Branch for postgame fight vs. Chiefs is upheld on appeal

The one-game suspension of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was upheld on Wednesday by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association.

Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández says 'nobody to blame but myself' for his role in weird NLCS double play

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández says he watched a replay of the bizarre double play from Game 1 of the NL Championship Series only one time as the clip went viral across social media.

Mallorca owner Andy Kohlberg says FIFA's World Cup ticket prices risk damage to the sport's image

Andy Kohlberg, the owner of Spanish soccer club Mallorca, warns that FIFA's ticket pricing for the next World Cup could harm the sport's image.

Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5HRs and cut Mariners ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 rout

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto’s offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 and closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.

Miami's Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be 'honor of a lifetime'

USA Basketball has announced Erik Spoelstra as the new coach for the men's team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks

The NFL is more wide open than it’s been in years.

Springer and Guerrero deliver for Toronto in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series

George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. provided a lift for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.

Dodgers' starters dominate Brewers. Glasnow, Ohtani will try to continue the trend in NLCS

Dave Roberts has found a way to navigate the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen struggles by leaning heavily on starting pitching.

Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend's Chicago Marathon

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target the Chicago Marathon.