Taylor Fritz loses to Alexander Zverev in Wimbledon quarterfinals
LONDON — Taylor Fritz was three games into his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev when his knee tendinitis started flaring up, and the American knew right away he was in…
Egyptian Football Association ‘cannot remain silent’ about officiating in loss
ATLANTA — The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against…
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show
NEW YORK — Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star…
Rafael Marquez named head coach of Mexican national team for 2030 World Cup
MEXICO CITY — Rafael Márquez is taking the reins of the Mexican national team. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that the former Barcelona star will succeed Javier Aguirre…
Why fresh challenge led Senators great Daniel Alfredsson to rival Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Breaking up is hard to do. But in the mind of Daniel Alfredsson, aspiring head coach, leaving the Ottawa Senators (again) was a necessary step to get where…
‘Knew I had to move’: Daniel Alfredsson explains decision to leave Senators
Leaving home is never easy, but leaving it for enemy territory might be even harder. Daniel Alfredsson did just that when he departed the Ottawa Senators to join the Toronto…
The World Cup quarterfinals consist of a familiar field
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it’s now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And…
Jordan Henderson returns to England camp after wrist surgery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — England midfielder Jordan Henderson rejoined The Three Lions at their World Cup training base Wednesday after undergoing surgery on his left wrist following a freak injury…
Scottish Open has the look of a major with the blend of tour and LIV players
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — The Scottish Open has the look of a major championship week, not so much because of the strength of the field or the heritage of the…
WPBL unveils team nicknames and logos ahead of inaugural season
Women’s pro baseball is back. The Women’s Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name…