July 17, 2026
National Sports
Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports WriterBelgium coach Rudi Garcia says he was not criticizing African soccer when describing “those teams” who lose their tactical shape… Login to continue reading Login…
Messi returns to the field and Golden Boot race at the World Cup continues
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday.Argentina’s captain — widely considered the greatest player ever —… Login to continue reading Login…
US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.
Yankees star Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with a rib stress fracture
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely with a stress fracture of one of his ribs, the team announced Thursday night.
MacFarland steps into Predators’ front office, pushes to escape ‘mushy middle’ and build contender
(AP) — Before Chris MacFarland moved forward with his new duties and his task of turning around a franchise, he took a moment to look back.
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 93
NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family announced. He was 93.
New York City is in a Knicks frenzy for its beloved team’s 1st NBA Finals in 27 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson was wowed upon hearing how high the price had climbed on the secondary market for the cheapest ticket in New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 93
NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family… Login to continue reading Login…
Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Denny Hamlin looked in his mirror wondering why nobody else went with him when the green flag dropped at the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night.