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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program. Read More.

Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either. Read More.

Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson reveals he has been diagnosed with ALS

Chris Johnson, a former running back with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals who once rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, revealed in a television interview Monday that he has been diagnosed with ALS. Read More.

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn’t guarantee success on the sport's biggest stage. Read More.

 

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Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt

Viktor Hovland capped off a gritty rally when he made a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Monday morning and won the Travelers Championship when Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot birdie putt. Read More.

Canada defeats South Africa 1-0 in first round of 32 match on World Cup Day 18, in photos

Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 Sunday in a round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California, advancing to the round of 16 and sending South Africa home. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read More.

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually. Read More.

Scheffler makes clutch putt to force Monday playoff against Hovland in Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland. Read More.

 
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