Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind Doncic

With just under four minutes left in the second quarter, Irving was fouled under the basket by Trail Blazers center Duop Reath. PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 on Friday night after Kyrie Irving injured his right foot. With … Read more

Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers

The deal was announced after days of speculation where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting a record $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate … Read more

US and Mexico launch joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The U.S. and Mexico are competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. The … Read more