World Cup what to know: France takes center stage in Philly heat as Round of 16 begins

The World Cup Round of 16 has arrived. With it comes intensifying pressure — and in some places, stifling heat. The second ...

Carolyn Hax: Okay to nag a huge favor out of mom, to help fretful mother-in-law?

Knowing it’s inconvenient, letter writer may summon mom’s boyfriend to their beach house to calm “nervous wreck” ...

Khalil Watson's single in the 10th inning gives the Guardians a 4-3 win over the White Sox

Khalil Watson singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox to move into first place in the AL Central ...

Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing 'What if we do?'

Soccer fans get revved up at a watch party for the World Cup match between Mexico and Ecuador on Reforma Ave. near the Angel ...

Foster Griffin comes up big again as Nationals defeat Pirates

As the Washington Nationals began their last home stand before the all-star break Friday, their immediate focus was on ...

A fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is slated to take place Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest ...

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Egypt and Australia are headed to extra time at the World Cup with their round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday. The teams ...

Africa’s World Cup surge fades as Ghana falls to Colombia, leaving Morocco and Egypt still standing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Africa set a record by sending nine of its teams to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Seven of them ...

Kylian Mbappé is not afraid to play for his legacy

It’s something that is in the mind of every player,” the French star said in an interview. “Everybody plays to have a legacy.

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday ...

Samuel Basallo hits 2-run homer to back Trevor Rogers as Orioles blank Reds 3-0

Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat ...

Australia goes for experience in net and a young kicker in shootout loss at the World Cup

ARLINGTON, Texas — With Australia about to head to a shootout at the World Cup , coach Tony Popovic made a switch in net late ...