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USA Surfing gets new financial backing in a bid to be recertified for its hometown Olympics

USA Surfing says it has secured a multimillion-dollar endowment as part of its push to be recertified as the nascent Olympic sport’s national governing body after losing its status...

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic

The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

JUNE 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Dominican prosecutors in Wander Franco trial seek 5-year prison sentence

Dominican prosecutors have requested that suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco be sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged crimes

JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Trial for suspended Rays shortstop Wander Franco to resume Monday in Dominican Republic

The trial of suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes, will resum...

JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins secure multiyear deal to again host Caribbean Series, AP source says

The Caribbean Series will return to the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot park after the team reached a multiyear agreement with the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation, a person...

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Wander Franco's attorney to ask court to exonerate his client in sexual abuse case

The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco says he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years o...

JUNE 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun

JUNE 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Teen girl testifies behind closed doors in Wander Franco trial in the Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has appeared in court in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl who testified behind closed doors

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

A soccer mystery: Why mighty China fails at the world's biggest sport

China will be eliminated from soccer World Cup qualification if it fails to beat Indonesia on Thursday

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco begins in Dominican Republic

The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

A look at vehicle ramming incidents across the globe

A minivan that crashed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating the city team’s Premier League soccer championship is the latest in a series of car-ramming tragedies acros...

MAY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

At 7-foot-1 with an ability to score, China's Yang comes to draft combine looking for an NBA shot

Yang Hansen had just taken questions for about 20 minutes in his native Mandarin, then decided to show off a little of his English as he walked out of the room

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company this year as business leaders strugg...

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets' Juan Soto playing for Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Mets star Juan Soto announced on Wednesday that he'll play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

MAY 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Mets' Juan Soto playing for Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team USA adds Pirates' ace Paul Skenes to World Baseball Classic roster

Team USA has itself a starter in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the Pirates' ace now set to take the mound.

MAY 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Team USA adds Pirates' ace Paul Skenes to World Baseball Classic roster

Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China

The crowning of Zhao Xintong as Asia’s first world snooker champion will have come as a surprise to many unfamiliar with the sport, who will have also been unaware of its vast popu...

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Zhao Xintong becomes Asia's first world snooker champion after match-fixing ban

Zhao Xintong of China has become Asia’s first world snooker champion after beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Former China national team coach Li loses appeal of 20-year bribery sentence

Former China national team coach Li Tie has lost his appeal of a 20-year prison sentence handed down on corruption charges

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

NBA going back to Abu Dhabi for pair of preseason games in October

The NBA is returning to the Persian Gulf next season

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mexican Baseball League's recent growth in attendance now rivals soccer clubs

Mexico’s summer baseball league will open it’s 100th season aiming to keep an impressive growth in attendance that began after Mexico’s surprise run at the 2023 World Baseball Clas...

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

China pursuing 3 alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games

China says it is pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Winter Games

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Captain America: Aaron Judge is first player named to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge formally announced on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium that he'll serve as the captain for Team USA in next year's much-antici...

APRIL 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Captain America: Aaron Judge is first player named to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Yankees' Aaron Judge to be US captain at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will be the U.S. captain at next year’s World Baseball Classic, the same role the two-time American League Most Valuable Player fills with the New York Yankees

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge named Team USA's captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic

First-time World Baseball Classic participant Aaron Judge will be Team USA's captain in the 2026 tournament.