The U.S. Center for SafeSport has begun making public announcements of people placed on its disciplinary database.

The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s nearly seven years as commissioner of the league.

It’s the women’s turn now.

The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success.

Lesotho attracts thousands each winter to its unique ski resort, the only such tourist attraction in sub-Saharan Africa.

Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break.

The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game.

The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour.

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store fetched over $89,000 in an auction that closed Monday.

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.

Joey Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak by dominating at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Police are searching for suspects after a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

A judge in the nation’s capital has set a September trial date for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA.

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died.

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own.

The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining years on his contract and he will step down at the end of the year.

FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million.

The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox.

Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

Cameron Young has finished runner-up again at a British Open and this time it was more painful.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader.

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Scottie Scheffler wasted a great tee-to-green week at the British Open with so many missed putts.

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.

Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas.

Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France.

Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while.

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances.

Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish.

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup.

Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests.

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.

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Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.

Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match.

Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals.

Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing.

The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed overwhelmingly positive support from the galleries at Royal Birkdale the day after his heated brush with officials and subsequent two-shot penalty at the British Open.

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area.

Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau.

British runner Josh Kerr ran 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds to break the longstanding men’s mile world record at a Diamond League meet in London on Saturday.

Ryan Fox has joined the list of players with a major championship scoring record.

Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge.

Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball/Strike system was implemented to help players challenge pitches that they feel weren’t called correctly.

Bryson DeChambeau has been given a two-shot penalty after his second round at the British Open.

Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.

The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a doubleheader.

Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and the New York Yankees star hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.

The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is hoping his Tar Heels benefit from lessons learned and more stability from his first college season.

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions.

Rory McIlroy has done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale.

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist.

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other.

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States.

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia.

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open.

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer.

The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday.

The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path.

There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time.

Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day.

England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways.

Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball.

Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line.

Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open.

Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn have pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges.

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

So much for Nick Faldo's criticism that Bryson DeChambeau has no strategy for links golf in the British Open.

LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season.

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain.

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.

More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina.

How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years.

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates.

Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense.

Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final.

Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.

Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.

Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders.

Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.

It’s England vs.

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair died Tuesday afternoon, the Texans announced.

The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years.

The Aflac Kickoff Game has announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers’ game against Baylor on Sept. 5.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France.

Scottie Scheffler had to figure out what to do with himself after missing the cut in the Scottish Open for the first time in four years.

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup.