South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay

The South African team was due to depart Sunday but had not secured U.S. visas for some players and backroom staff members. WASHINGTON — South Africa’s World Cup squad will leave for the tournament on Monday after problems with travel visas delayed their departure, the national soccer body said. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game … Read more

Dennis Hull, Blackhawks star who helped Canada win the ’72 Summit Series, dies at 81

Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, died Friday night at age 81. CHICAGO — Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, … Read more

Ex-wife of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle sues over plane crash that killed 7

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence by the pilot and others contributed to the 2025 plane crash that killed Greg Biffle, his wife, son and daughter. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following the December 2025 private jet crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, their two children and three others, alleging … Read more

Game 7! Spot in NBA Finals on the line in final Spurs-Thunder matchup | What to know

The 12th and final matchup between the Spurs and Thunder this season will decide who represents the Western Conference against the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. SAN ANTONIO — The best two words in sports: Game 7. The San Antonio Spurs forced a winner-take-all matchup after a thorough 118-91 domination of the Oklahoma City … Read more