North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup
North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.
North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.
Reps. Pelosi, Lee invite Warriors to U.S. Capitol building after championship win
The Golden State Warriors were invited on Tuesday to visit the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, and Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, to celebrate the team's NBA Finals win.
The Golden State Warriors were invited on Tuesday to visit the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, and Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, to celebrate the team's NBA Finals win.
That Kid's Got Game: Blind 11-year-old boy with an awesome jump shot
Richie can’t see. He’s never been able to see. The 11-year-old from Hercules was born blind. But that doesn’t stop him from practicing his jump shot. And for his skills and admirable drive, Richie is this week's talent on That Kid's Got Game.
Richie can’t see. He’s never been able to see. The 11-year-old from Hercules was born blind. But that doesn’t stop him from practicing his jump shot. And for his skills and admirable drive, Richie is this week's talent on That Kid's Got Game.
WATCH: Warriors NBA Championship parade
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the second straight year, throngs of fans celebrated the Golden State Warriors with a parade for a team some are calling a basketball dynasty.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the second straight year, throngs of fans celebrated the Golden State Warriors with a parade for a team some are calling a basketball dynasty.
GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
Alex Ovechkin partying all over DC since Stanley Cup win, dives into Georgetown fountain (VIDEO)
Since the Washington Capitals' win on Thursday night, the team has been celebrating non-stop, in particular, star captain Alex Ovechkin.
Since the Washington Capitals' win on Thursday night, the team has been celebrating non-stop, in particular, star captain Alex Ovechkin.
Up to 1 million expected for Warriors victory parade, fans urged to take transit
Up to a million people will likely flood into downtown Oakland for the Golden State Warriors victory parade Tuesday, and celebrants should expect traffic and delays all day, city officials said.
Up to a million people will likely flood into downtown Oakland for the Golden State Warriors victory parade Tuesday, and celebrants should expect traffic and delays all day, city officials said.
Warriors homecoming greeted by thousands of fans
The NBA champs are back in the Bay Area.
The NBA champs are back in the Bay Area.
Dub Dynasty: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local): 11 p.m. With one last third-quarter onslaught, the Warriors are up big heading to what could be the last 12 minutes of the NBA season.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local): 11 p.m. With one last third-quarter onslaught, the Warriors are up big heading to what could be the last 12 minutes of the NBA season.
Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champ
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
LeBron says after NBA Finals that he played with broken hand
LeBron James walked into his final interview of the NBA Finals with one last surprise: A dark brace on his right hand, covering an injury he's hidden for a week.
LeBron James walked into his final interview of the NBA Finals with one last surprise: A dark brace on his right hand, covering an injury he's hidden for a week.
Warriors to arrive in Oakland Saturday afternoon
Fans are invited to greet the Golden State Warriors as they arrive in Oakland around 3:30 p.m. today fresh from their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fans are invited to greet the Golden State Warriors as they arrive in Oakland around 3:30 p.m. today fresh from their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Trump may eye Ali pardon, though late champ may not need one
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
Oakland A's announce they're bringing back in-seat beer service
Oakland A’s fans can enjoy a beer purchased from an in-seat vendor starting Thursday night at the Coliseum when the A’s host the Kansas City Royals. They're only the second California team to unveil this offering since the mid-1980s
Oakland A’s fans can enjoy a beer purchased from an in-seat vendor starting Thursday night at the Coliseum when the A’s host the Kansas City Royals. They're only the second California team to unveil this offering since the mid-1980s
Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Padres fan catches foul ball in beer, then chugs with ball still in cup
A woman watching the Padres host the Braves at Petco Park Tuesday caught a foul ball in her beer and proceeded to chug to the applause of fans.
A woman watching the Padres host the Braves at Petco Park Tuesday caught a foul ball in her beer and proceeded to chug to the applause of fans.
Report: Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case
Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.
Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.
World Cup by the numbers - what you need to know (or forgot)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
Cavaliers let chances slip away -- again -- in NBA Finals
All of these events were downright ideal for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Stephen Curry's shooting game was awful for most of the night, Klay Thompson's wasn't much better, the Cavs led by as many as 13 in the first half and some non-producers from the first two games of these NBA Finals were starting to finally give LeBron James the contributions he's craved.
All of these events were downright ideal for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Stephen Curry's shooting game was awful for most of the night, Klay Thompson's wasn't much better, the Cavs led by as many as 13 in the first half and some non-producers from the first two games of these NBA Finals were starting to finally give LeBron James the contributions he's craved.
President Trump cancels Eagles' White House visit
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.