Angel City FC forward Ally Sentnor in action against Seattle Reign FC during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, on Aug. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Manchester City captain Rodri looks set to complete his move to Barcelona in the coming days after the English club accepted a bid of around £65 million for the Spanish midfielder.
Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller (24) looks on after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb, right, and Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton, left, collide as they try to get to the basketball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
CINCINNATI, United States — Top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought through 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) against Talia Gibson on Sunday to join two other elites in the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Retired WNBA Phoenix Mercury basketball player Diana Taurasi acknowledges the cheering crowd as she is honored during a halftime Ring of Honor ceremony Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball in the second half of an WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.
CHICAGO (AP) — Dje D’Avilla had a goal and an assist in the first 14 minutes and the Chicago Fire spoiled the debut of Portland Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes with a 2-1 victory on Sunday night.
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is poised for a return as NSW Waratahs coach this week, 12 years after leading the team to their first Super Rugby title.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai works out during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts in the first half of an WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Scottie Scheffler sostiene el trofeo del St. Jude Championship tras la ronda final, el domingo 16 de agosto de 2026 en Memphis, Tennessee (AP Foto/George Walker IV)
Athletics’ Zack Gelof runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Women’s British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning on the 18th green the final round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle waves before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Jack Whaley of England used double gloves, needed an umbrella, was stung by a wasp at rainy Merion Golf Club and still pushed through the inconveniences to cap a tremendous tournament and hold off Jay Leng Jr. to win the U.S. Amateur on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES — Tommy John, the Major League Baseball pitcher who underwent a pioneering elbow surgery that later saved the careers of countless pitchers, has died at the age of 83.
Players compete in a scrum during a rugby match between Bulls and New Zealand, in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates her 6-3 1-6 6-3 win over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in a National Bank Open semifinal tennis match in Toronto on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft points as he communicates with a teammate during the NFL football team’s training camp, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)