England, Belgium to play for 3rd place at World Cup on Saturday
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
Croatia reaches FIFA World Cup for 1st time, beats England 2-1
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight dies at age 39
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
With World Cup conflict looming, Wimbledon loosens mobile phone restrictions
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: France vs Belgium
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
Baylor denies allegations of racism, cover-up in lawsuit
A former Baylor University athletic director's claims that the school used black football players as scapegoats to cover up a school-wide sexual assault scandal are bizarre and "blatantly false," according to the university.
A former Baylor University athletic director's claims that the school used black football players as scapegoats to cover up a school-wide sexual assault scandal are bizarre and "blatantly false," according to the university.
Former NBA player found dead inside home after police standoff
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
Tony Parker leaving San Antonio for Charlotte
Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.
Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: First World Cup quarterfinals feature familiar foes
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
Youth soccer players practice dramatic diving, screaming in 'Neymar' drill
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
Lake Travis HS student shines on U.S. soccer stage
A lot of soccer fans were excited to hear that the U.S. was recently named to host the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada. But it's possible one Lake Travis High School senior is the most excited.
A lot of soccer fans were excited to hear that the U.S. was recently named to host the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada. But it's possible one Lake Travis High School senior is the most excited.
Lake Travis HS senior shines on U.S. stage
Aidan O'Toole was just one of 20 players to make the U.S. under 16 Boys National Team last year and he's hoping to continue playing at the highest level. FOX 7 Austin's John Hygh has more.
Aidan O'Toole was just one of 20 players to make the U.S. under 16 Boys National Team last year and he's hoping to continue playing at the highest level. FOX 7 Austin's John Hygh has more.
Miki Sudo downs 37 hot dogs to win fifth women's title
NEW YORK (AP) - Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women's competition of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
NEW YORK (AP) - Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women's competition of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
What England fans mean when they say football's 'coming home'
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
Octopus that predicted Japan's World Cup outcomes killed and sold as food
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Minnesota United's Collin Martin publicly comes out as gay ahead of Pride match
Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin publicly came out as gay Friday ahead of the team’s Pride Night match against FC Dallas.
Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin publicly came out as gay Friday ahead of the team’s Pride Night match against FC Dallas.
Kobe Bryant on life after the NBA
If you think Kobe Bryant is ready for retirement, think again. The Laker great is going from the NBA to his own company, without missing a beat.
If you think Kobe Bryant is ready for retirement, think again. The Laker great is going from the NBA to his own company, without missing a beat.
Texas officials to address claims of abuse at Karolyi ranch
Investigators in Texas are expected to address allegations of criminal behavior by disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar at the famed gymnastics training center run by Bela and Martha Karolyi.
Investigators in Texas are expected to address allegations of criminal behavior by disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar at the famed gymnastics training center run by Bela and Martha Karolyi.
Brazilians hold funeral for Germany while Mexicans hold parade for South Korea; sports are great
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.