Muhammad Ali’s grandson used to fight when challenged because of his name. Now he’s an MMA fighter

NEW YORK (AP) — Biaggio Ali Walsh used to think about fighting only when someone wanted…

Soccer players talk retirement: ’10 years of my life went into the abyss’

Retirement can be a daunting prospect in any profession — the loss of income, the sense…

Everything we know about the Wander Franco investigation

Wander Franco, the 22-year-old All-Star shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was placed on administrative leave Tuesday…

South Africa’s women’s team to get equal match fees as the men

CSA have announced equal international-match fees for their men and women’s players, joining New Zealand and…

Kenya’s Kipyegon continues ‘great season,’ wins 1,500-meter title

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Faith Kipyegon‘s race strategy isn’t all that complicated. What works is that she’s…

Assessing the Neymar, Barcelona, PSG ripple effect

A little over six years ago, the soccer world seemed like it had just changed forever.…

Spain’s World Cup belongs to players amid Vilda controversy

SYDNEY — Jorge Vilda will never forget the night he guided Spain to a first-ever Women’s World Cup title. The La…

England women’s team unites fans as once ignored squad eyes nation’s first World Cup title since ’66

LONDON (AP) — It’s easy to understand why Gail Newsham can’t stop grinning as she prepares…

Chasing Checkmate: Aljamain Sterling’s quest to tilt the game in his favor at UFC 292

LAS VEGAS — ALJAMAIN STERLING, arguably the best bantamweight in UFC history, casually walks into a downtown…

What to know about Montjuic, Barcelona’s temporary home

It’s been a busy summer for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Coldplay sold out four dates…