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May 26, 2026

 

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Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday. Read More.

Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. Read More.

Yomiuri Giants baseball manager Abe resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter. Read More.

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Dubbed the “Sommermärchen," or “Summer Fairy Tale," the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe. Part of that success was the “KombiTicket,” which gave fans free access to local public transportation on match days. Read More.

 

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Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. Read More.

New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep

Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Read More.

Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola in Man City manager's final sendoff

Basketball great Michael Jordan paid tribute to Pep Guardiola as the departing Manchester City manager was given a final sendoff during an open-top bus parade and after-party featuring an on-stage contract announcement by one of the club's top players on Monday. Read More.

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle as top-ranked star wins in French Open sunshine, Medvedev loses

Aryna Sabalenka's diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Read More.

 
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