The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half.

The formal recognition of an Afghanistan women’s refugee team on the international stage isn’t just about soccer for former player and activist Khalida Popal.

Sergio Garcia has apologized for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters. Garcia hit a bad tee shot on the second hole and twice slammed his driver into the turf.

Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo. The Sabres’ playoff drought is finally over. Following an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility, during which the team finished no better than 19th in the league sta...

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the year.

March Madness wasn’t for mid-majors this year. For the first time since the women’s NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1994, no programs from mid-major conferences advanced to the second round.

An explosion rocked Iran’s capital as Israel said it would carry out “non-stop strikes” against its leaders and military.