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LOS ANGELES — Tom Dundon’s first day as owner of the Portland Trail Blazers came with a simple message to his players: The standard is changing.In a short meeting with…

ATLANTA — Christian Pulisic said he feels the U.S. men’s national team is “closer than it may seem” after deflating back-to-back losses to Belgium and Portugal in this international window,…

TORONTO – In Canada’s final match in Toronto before returning to kick off the biggest tournament in the country’s history, the World Cup cohosts dominated Tunisia but could not score…

Shesterkin and Markström were given two-minute penalties for leaving the crease and five minutes for fighting. Jared Silber / NHLI via Getty ImagesMarch 31, 2026Updated 9:49 pm EDTNEW YORK —…

PHOENIX — Attention, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier: The Rooney Rule is not going anywhere.Despite claims from Uthmeier that the NFL’s diversity-driven policy violates Florida law and threats of potential…

DR Congo became the 47th team to qualify for this summer’s World Cup, thanks to a battling 1-0 extra-time win over Jamaica in the sunshine of Guadalajara. It is the…

TORONTO — Keith Pelley wants to be as open-minded as possible as he sets out to find the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next head of hockey operations.But there was a tell…

PHOENIX — The responses were certainly different. Asked about George Pickens and his contract situation on Monday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones had little interest in any deep…

On a night of tension and drama in Pristina, Turkey qualified for their first World Cup in 22 years thanks to a second-half goal from Kerem Akturkcoglu. They take the…

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaOne of the most recognizable stadiums being used at the World Cup, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a perfect venue for international soccer matches. Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons…