FIFA fines Mexico as Hernandez asks fans to stop homophobic chant
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has appealed to his country’s football fans to stop their homophobic chanting at World Cup matches, on a day when FIFA once again fined the Mexican football federation for their fans’ misconduc…
Take 5: Five things about top five NBA draft prospects
In preparation for the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, get to know Field Level Media’s top five prospects.
Caps will open NHL season, raise banner Oct. 3 vs. Bruins
The Washington Capitals may not know whom their head coach will be when they open next season, but they know who they’ll play — and when they’ll raise their first Stanley Cup banner.
Wizards, Knicks will meet in NBA’s London game next season
The NBA unveiled the teams who will play when the league returns to London next season on Wednesday.
World Cup host Russia qualifies for the round of 16
(Reuters) – World Cup hosts Russia have qualified for the second round of the tournament as Uruguay went through by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Group A on Wednesday.
Costa grabs lucky goal as relieved Spain beats Iran 1-0
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – A scrappy second half goal by Diego Costa broke a Persian stonewall and lifted Spain to a 1-0 win over a courageous Iran in a nerve-jangling World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Reports: Tigers, Royals to play 2019 game in Omaha to kick off College World Series
Weather is wreaking havoc on the 2018 College World Series, but it apparently isn’t deterring Major League Baseball from showing up in 2019.
Spain beat Iran 1-0 with Costa’s third goal of World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Spain squeezed 1-0 past dogged Iran in their World Cup Group B encounter on Wednesday thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa, but the Europeans suffered a string of second-half scares.
Neymar returns to training day after recovering from sore ankle
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Brazilian forward Neymar was back training normally on Wednesday, a day after sitting out Tuesday’s session because of a sore right ankle.
‘Embarassed’ Mickelson apologizes for U.S. Open rules violation
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson apologized on Wednesday for putting a moving ball during the third round of last week’s U.S. Open, saying he is “embarrassed” for a lapse in judgment that sparked a storm of controversy.
