Rays' Wander Franco found guilty in sex abuse case, receives 2-year suspended sentence
Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop charged in a sexual abuse case, was found guilty on Thursday but received a two-year suspended sentence.
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Gold Cup knockout rounds: Have USA, Mexico qualified? Who else joins?
The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup rolls on with the group stage finishing up this week ahead of the knockout rounds on Saturday. The U.S. men's national team has booked its spot for the quarterfinals, as has rivals Mexico. But other teams in the tournament are still aiming to book places. And with this Gold Cup being the final competitive tournament for the region before next year's 2026 World Cup, there's plenty to watch for.
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov win 1st-round matches in Halle
Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov had winning starts Tuesday at the Terra Wortmann Open grass-court tennis tournament.
Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd
It’s day 2 in Budapest at the OTP Bank World Judo Championships.
Heimir Hallgrimsson seeks answers after disappointing draw
Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with more questions than answers after watching his Republic of Ireland side scrap out a 0-0 friendly draw in Luxembourg.
Ireland grateful to new keeper Max O’Leary after Luxembourg stalemate
Max O’Leary marked his long-awaited senior international debut with two vital saves to spare the Republic of Ireland’s blushes in Luxembourg.
Nathan Collins hopes Thomas Frank remains at Brentford after international break
Nathan Collins will return to Brentford from Republic of Ireland duty hoping Thomas Frank is still in charge amid speculation he is set to be appointed Tottenham boss.
Confidence is growing within Republic of Ireland squad – Heimir Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson believes “confidence is growing” within his side after a 1-1 draw against Senegal at the Aviva Stadium.