England is one of two nations remaining that has one World Cup win in its history. Sweden is the latest team that stands in the way of glory for the Three Lions. Later Saturday, Croatia plays Russia, which has been a huge surprise.
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All-Star Futures game to feature 15 former first-round draft picks
New York Mets prospect Peter Alonso and Cleveland’s Francisco Mejia are among the top minor leaguers selected for the 20th annual Futures Game on July 15.
Whittaker, Gastelum to battle after coaching ‘TUF’
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and contender Kelvin Gastelum will be coaches for season No. 28 of “The Ultimate Fighter” and then will face in a title bout.
Driver of truck that collided with Humboldt Broncos bus arrested by Canadian police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced Friday that they arrested the driver of a truck that collided with a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team in April, which resulted in the deaths of 16.
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Josh Pastner’s lawyers use accusers’ jailhouse conversation to seek case dismissal
Lawyers for Georgia Tech basketball coach Josh Pastner have cited jailhouse conversations in an attempt to dismiss a countersuit.
World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo tops list of top 50 players to look out for in Russia
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia quickly approaching, USA TODAY Sports has assembled a list of the 50 best players who will be participating in this summer’s tournament.
As NHL trade rumors swirl, here are 11 players who could be dealt this offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes could be among the most interesting teams this offseason with a bevy of players on the trade market. But it’s a Senators star who tops the list.
Eagles players react to White House snub
Eagles players and officials made individual decisions to not go to the White House for a scheduled celebration of their Super Bowl title. Two players planned to make the trip to Washington before the visit was canceled by President Donald Trump. (June…
Capitals and Golden Knights are unlikely Stanley Cup rivals with unique connections
The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights are unlikely Stanley Cup rivals but the teams share several unique connections as they prepare to face off in Game 1 on Monday.