August 24, 2026
National Sports
A red card means trouble and controversy at the World Cup: Here’s what to know
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports WriterThe Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup.While the… Login to continue reading Login…
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer WriterIn the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called… Login to continue reading Login…
US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language historyThe United States has World Cup fever.The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was… Login to continue reading Login…
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.