Mexican soccer fans' celebration trigger earthquake sensors

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team's long-shot win against Germany in Mexico's first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.

D-backs pitcher credits Trump with helping him meet his wife

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz may keep his support for President Trump quiet, but he has a lot to thank him for. Buchholz, 33, revealed Wednesday that he credits Trump for giving him the opportunity to meet the woman he would eventually marry and have three children with.

Three 2018 FIFA World Cup rivalries to watch

Everyone loves a good rivalry. It's the fire between opponents that keeps up coming back and in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, several teams headed to Russia have a contentious history on the pitch.

Four reasons why Americans should care about the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in Russia this year and the Americans won’t be there after they failed to qualify for the tournament.

North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Germany looks to become 1st repeat champ in half-century

MOSCOW (AP) - After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from the Kremlin on July 15 and become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.

A beginner's guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

How a national team qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.

GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups

When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.

Dub Dynasty: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title

  CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local):      11 p.m.      With one last third-quarter onslaught, the Warriors are up big heading to what could be the last 12 minutes of the NBA season.    

Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champ

NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.

Washington Capitals return home after Stanley Cup win

The Stanley Cup is officially in Washington, and so is the team that won it. The Washington Capitals have landed at Washington Dulles International Airport late Friday afternoon, and they have brought the Cup with them.

Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years

Golden State. Golden still.   Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and a triple-double and the Warriors stamped themselves a dynasty after winning their second straight NBA title and third in four years Friday night, 108-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers to complete a sweep and perhaps drive LeBron James from his home again to chase championships.

World Cup health: from heart attacks to baby booms

The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary affect on our health.

Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup, beat Vegas 4-3

The Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup championship, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.