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George Russell on Barcelona pole, Lewis Hamilton P2
Lewis Hamilton finished just 0.064 seconds behind polesitter George Russell in qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, a spot Hamilton believes puts his Ferrari team "in a good position to be able to fight" for first place in Sunday's race.,In finishing just behind the Mercedes driver, Ha...
Vinicius Jr. takes center stage as Brazil begin World Cup vs. Morocco
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- As Brazil prepare to open their 2026 World Cup against Morocco on Saturday, Vinicius Jr. does not mince words about what his second World Cup means.,"This is the most important time in my life and in my career," the 25-year-old Real Madrid star said on Friday.,With the aging...
Chris Richards starting USMNT opener vs. Paraguay; Matt Freese in net
After missing the U.S. men's national team's final two friendlies with an ankle injury, top defender Chris Richards is in the lineup for the Americans' World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday evening.,This isn't a huge surprise after Richards and U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino each said Richards w...
Court OKs this weekend's UFC event at White House
This weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House will proceed as planned after a federal judge denied a legal challenge to the festivities on Friday.,Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., denied an emergency injunction application filed last weekend by the Public...
USMNT D Chris Richards (ankle) available for selection vs. Paraguay
After U.S. men's national team defender Chris Richards told reporters Wednesday he's ready for the World Cup after being limited with an ankle injury, manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Thursday that Richards is available for selection.,"Chris is available to be selected, and then we will decide ...
Brandon Bussi earns Game 5 start for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights
After he made 18 saves in his first Stanley Cup playoff start in the Hurricanes' Game 4 win over the Golden Knights, Brandon Bussi will start in net again in Game 5 at Carolina on Thursday.,The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2.,"‘Bus Man' has been great," Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal said. "It's ...
Six Things That Must Happen for USMNT to Win the World Cup
The United States enters the 2026 World Cup as a longshot, but a deep run isn't impossible. Here's what must happen for the USMNT to shock the world....
DOJ fires back against lawsuit seeking to block UFC Freedom 250
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a brief with the U.S. District Court in Washington this week, arguing against a lawsuit that hopes to stop the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House.,Preparations for the event on the South Lawn have cost a reported $60 million, and the DOJ argued of the thousa...
WNBA champion Aces not invited to White House
The Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation to the White House after winning the 2025 WNBA title in October, a team spokesperson confirmed to USA Today on Wednesday.,The decades-old tradition of championship sports teams visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. has not included any WNBA or NBA teams dur...
Crew sign veteran free agent D Brooks Lennon
The Columbus Crew have signed veteran defender Brooks Lennon in free agency.,Lennon, 28, is under contract through June 2027 with club options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.,He has 12 goals and 42 assists in 257 MLS matches with Real Salt Lake (2017-19) and Atlanta United (2020-25).,"Brooks is...
USWNT use own goal to earn friendly split in Brazil
Sophia Wilson was involved again in her team's goal and the visiting United States women's national team survived a physical encounter in Tuesday night's 1-0 friendly victory over host Brazil in Fortaleza.,Wilson's match-winning shot was ultimately credited as an own goal after it deflected off defe...
Hurricanes start rookie Brandon Bussi for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes made a change in net for Tuesday night's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.,Carolina gave rookie Brandon Bussi his first career playoff start as the Hurricanes look to level the series at 2-2 in Las Vegas, with the announcement becoming shortly ...
LAFC acquire D Yevhen Cheberko from Crew
Los Angeles FC acquired defender Yevhen Cheberko from the Columbus Crew on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot.,The 28-year-old Ukrainian international will be added to the LAFC roster after the MLS secondary transfer window opens July 13.,Cheberko has recorded one goal and one ...
PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open as international reach expands
The PGA Tour is expanding its international alliances and will co-sanction the Australian Open with the DP World Tour, Golf Australia announced Tuesday.,The agreement runs through 2029 and marks the first time the PGA Tour has partnered with Golf Australia.,The PGA Tour is expected to contribute to ...
Miles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on bag
One of the top young prospects in golf is heading to his first major championship at 17 years old.,Miles Russell played his way into the U.S. Open when he emerged from a playoff that decided the last two spots at one of the USGA's 10 final qualifying sites Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.,Russell ...
Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season
Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.,He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break...
Kurt Busch releases first comments on brother's death
NASCAR Hall of Fame member Kurt Busch released his first public comments on Monday since last month's sudden passing of younger brother Kyle Busch.,"Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, & love for my brother and our family," Kurt Busch posted on X. "I reflect back on the days Kyle and ...
Josef Newgarden continues dominance with 6th career win at Illinois oval
Josef Newgarden didn't let wet conditions, race delays or his competition prevent him from winning at World Wide Technology Raceway for a record sixth time on Sunday night in the IndyCar Series.,Newgarden captured the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in his No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet at the 1.25-mile...
Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
The UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled to take place on the White House's South Lawn on June 14 has been challenged by a federal lawsuit.,Billed as the first ever professional sports event on the White House grounds and a part of the nation's 250th celebration, the UFC card is scheduled to coincide wit...
Yankees’ Austin Wells letting his brain ‘catch up a little bit’
New York catcher Austin Wells addressed reporters on Sunday after the Yankees placed the four-year veteran on the 10-day injured list Saturday with cervical headaches.,"I feel better already today, so I think it just needs a couple of days, let the brain catch up a little bit and get back to work," ...