Prosecutors had requested a five-year prison sentence against Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays' former shortstop.

Caron Butler, one of the Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant said he stayed close to, says their friendship was

Xabi Alonso is set to take over as the coach of Real Madrid on June 1, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who recently announced his resignation.

U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.

The Invictus Games, a multi-sport tournament for veterans wounded in service, opens in Vancouver and Whistler on Saturday. Ukraine's Illia Haiduk is among this year's athletes.

International Chess Federation president said in a statement that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing 'appropriate jeans' with a jacket.

FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women.

Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday.

Record-setting amount of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving; The Coward Brothers discuss new album, make rare appearance on Saturday Sessions.

A historic season of women's soccer is culminating in an epic title showdown. The Washington Spirit will square off with the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League championship.

Amsterdam has banned demonstrations through the weekend after what authorities are calling an antisemitic attack on Israeli soccer fans. Crowds of people assaulted the fans after Thursday night's match between a Dutch team and a Tel Aviv team. Dozens have...

Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era.

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He made the announcement while testifying on Capitol Hill about a welfare scandal in which he is accused of improperly using his connections to secure mone...

Thousands of mourners in Uganda paid respects to Rebecca Cheptegei, the Olympic athlete who died last week in Kenya after her partner set her on fire, at a military funeral.

The 12,132,647 tickets across both Games represented 95 per cent of crowd capacity at the venues, said Tony Estanguet, the head of the Paris organizing committee.