WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: Croatia vs England

A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN

Body found in home of Giants' Janoris Jenkins

FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) -- A body has been found at a New Jersey home owned by New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins.

Watch how these friends help deaf-blind Brazil fan experience World Cup goal

A heartwarming video of a blind-deaf man celebrating a Brazil goal is inspiring thousands across the globe, illustrating the FIFA World Cup is bigger than just a tournament.

One week in: Top moments of the 2018 FIFA World Cup so far

Only a week into the 2018 FIFA World Cup and big moments have sent fans across the globe into a whirlwind of emotion.

Pitcher injured in Santa Fe High School shooting now out of hospital

Santa Fe right-handed pitcher Rome Shubert was injured in the tragic shooting at his high school, but is out of the hospital and is back home.

Barry Trotz steps down as Washington Capitals head coach

Barry Trotz abruptly stepped down as coach of the Washington Capitals on Monday after failing to agree to terms on a new contract, leaving the newly minted Stanley Cup champions without a coach with the draft coming up later this week and free agency opening next month.

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.