Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey

It was one of Portugal’s greatest wins and yet it felt like Ronaldo could hardly get off the field quick enough, leaving as his teammates continued to party. DOHA, Qatar — So, the dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo. Soccer’s most prolific modern-day scorer might yet, at the age of 37 and probably playing … Read more

Spurs give San Antonio families a Christmas assist for the holidays

SAN ANTONIO — There is no doubt that when it comes to the best off-the-court moves, the San Antonio Spurs are heads above the rest. The Spurs partnered with the Methodist Healthcare System to help spread holiday cheer in San Antonio. Recently, Doug McDermott, Isaiah Roby, Spurs Coyote, and the Spurs Hype Squad provided free … Read more

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

FIFA says opening soccer’s marquee event to more of its 211 member countries should have an impact beyond the teams, allowing more fans to cheer for their team. DOHA, Qatar — The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in … Read more