Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime

A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. 

Saka leads England over France in thriller; 6-4, Mbappé passes Messi

England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.

Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69

Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM, amid 'leadership transition'

The Red Wings said in a statement that both internal and external candidates will be considered for the next leader of hockey operations.

How Maradona’s 'Hand of God' fueled the Argentina-England rivalry

Just over 40 years ago, Argentina and England faced off in a World Cup match that saw two of soccer’s most famous goals.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.