Americans April Ross, Alix Klineman beat Cuba to reach Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals

TOKYO — April Ross and Alix Klineman put away a Cuban team they had never played before. Next up for…

NHL rejects Seattle Kraken’s deal with goaltender Philipp Grubauer, noting violation of front-loaded contract rules, source says

The NHL has rejected the free-agent contract the Seattle Kraken signed with goaltender Philipp Grubauer, a…

USWNT won’t get reprieve vs. Canada in Olympic semifinals: Why this could be another classic in the rivalry

After the U.S. women’s national team eked past the Netherlands, the reigning champions of Europe, following a grueling 120-minute…

Ready to ‘get to work,’ Marc-Andre Fleury will join new-look Chicago Blackhawks rather than retire

Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his…

USMNT, Mexico meet in Gold Cup final with expectations high for differing reasons

LAS VEGAS — When the U.S. men’s national team and Mexico meet in Sunday’s 2021 CONCACAF…

Esteban Ocon claims stunning debut Formula One win at wild Hungarian Grand Prix

An astonishing crash-fuelled race in Hungary ends with Alpine’s Esteban Ocon becoming a Formula 1 race…

Biggest 2021 NBA free-agency and trade decisions for all 30 teams

The thrilling NBA playoffs ended with a new NBA champion, the Milwaukee Bucks. Now the process starts…

Paul Pogba can see long-term future at Man Utd but may wait on contract extension

If Paul Pogba does not sign a new Manchester United deal by the end of the…

Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim, Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi share Olympic men’s high jump gold

TOKYO — Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim added a coveted Olympic gold to his list of accolades…

Tokyo Olympics: Rotich, Korir through to 800m final

Ferguson Rotich and Emmanuel Korir have booked their slots in the  men’s 800m final as Michael…