MOSCOW — Kylian Mbappe has electrified the World Cup with his speed and youthful exuberance. Luka Modric has coolly controlled matches in Russia with his graceful play i...
Suddenly-hot Pirates top Milwaukee again
PITTSBURGH — Josh Bell has had a tough third season at the plate, with an overall drop in production and especially in extra-base...
Duo set record for longest match
LONDON — To say that Kevin Anderson won this interminable Wimbledon semifinal, and that John Isner lost it, didn’t really seem fair. To A...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The federal judge overseeing the NHL concussion case has denied class-action status for the former players suing the league over head injuries.
U.S. Di...
SILVIS, Illinois — Michael Kim took a four-shot lead Friday at the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities, which was suspended twice because of weather concerns.
Kim, who...
WASHINGTON — Mark Lerner’s first letter to then-commissioner Bud Selig after his family bought the Nationals asked to host the All-Star Game.
“It’s something I’ve wanted...
SPARTA, Ky. — Kentucky Speedway’s winners club is seeking new members.
The biggest challenge is a demanding screening process.
Just four NASCAR Cup Series drivers have w...
Wheatcroft shoots 62 in first round
SILVIS, Ill. — Steve Wheatcroft shot a career-best 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead in the John Deere Classic.
Wheatcrof...
Serena cruises in semifinals, 6-2, 6-4
LONDON — Yes, this will be Serena Williams’ 10th Wimbledon final. Yes, it’s her 30th title match at any major. And, well, sure, she...
PITTSBURGH — Jameson Taillon had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Jordy Mercer tied his career high with four RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 ...