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Cristiano Ronaldo scores a stunning goal as he targets a sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's quest to play in a record sixth World Cup began in typical fashion with two goals as Portugal made a winning start to its qualifying campaign by routing Armenia 5-0.
Hidalgo’s 12 birdies at Irish Open equals European Tour record. McIlroy is 4 shots back
Angel Hidalgo made 12 birdies to match a European Tour single-round record and move into second place with a 9-under 63 in the third round of the Irish Open on Saturday, while Adrien Saddier of France took the tournament lead with a 68.
Phillies invite young fan to meet outfielder Bader after dispute over home run ball
The Philadelphia Phillies invited a young fan to meet Harrison Bader following their 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night after an apparent dispute over a home run ball hit by the center fielder during the game.
Washington struggles in second start, but Terrapins hang on for win over Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois and its run-heavy, possession-based offense grounded Maryland nearly to a halt Friday night. But a late fourth-down touchdown helped the Terrapins hold on to a 20-9 win.
Trump to attend Sunday’s U.S. Open men’s singles final as a client guest
President Trump is planning to attend the men's singles final at the U.S. Open on Sunday as a client guest and will watch the match from that client's suite, a spokesperson for the U.S. Tennis Association said Friday.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in 3 sets at U.S. Open to reach third straight Grand Slam final
Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the U.S. Open on Friday for a berth in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
Swanson hits three-run HR as Cubs go deep four times in win over Nationals
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in an 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Jalen Carter shames Super Bowl champion Eagles by spitting on Dak Prescott. What happens next?
Read the jokes that spread through text chains and chats and social media - everything from Dak Tuah! to a Star Wars-esque Dak Spit First to the Seinfeld-inspired magic loogie memes - and they were funny enough to make everyone do a, well, spit take.
Taylor Swift is a good luck charm for soccer team hosting Travis Kelce’s 1st game in Brazil
Taylor Swift is very likely not aware of it, but she's considered a good luck charm for the Brazilian soccer team hosting Friday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers.
Defending champion Sabalenka to face Anisimova in U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Aryna Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns for the Eagles, who lost hot-tempered star defender Jalen Carter early for spitting on Dak Prescott, then withstood a rare weather delay and needed a late stop to beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 early Friday in a wild start to the NFL season.
Mercury win sixth straight game with victory over Mystics
Kahleah Copper scored 18 points, Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Phoenix Mercury won their sixth straight game, 75-69 over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
Clark to miss rest of Fever’s season because of right groin injury
Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever's season because of a right groin injury.
Eagles’ Carter apologizes following ejection for spitting on Cowboys’ Prescott
Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter apologized after he was ejected Thursday for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott moments after the Eagles' pregame Super Bowl championship celebration.
NCAA panel recommends eliminating spring transfer window for FBS players
The NCAA's FBS Oversight Committee has recommended eliminating the spring transfer window and having just a 10-day window starting on Jan. 2.
Not a cakewalk: Commanders won’t underestimate Giants ahead of season opener
The New York Giants aren't a cakewalk for the Commanders for Sunday's season opener. Despite the Giants' 3-14 finish last season, the upstart Commanders struggled against their division rival -- and the stout defensive front -- during last year's run to the postseason.
