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World Cup bribery case opened against PSG president, Valcke

World Cup bribery case opened against PSG president, Valcke

GENEVA — The Qatari president of one of Europe's most glamorous soccer clubs, Paris Saint-Germain, is under investigation by Swiss prosecutors for suspected bribery of a top FIFA executive to get World Cup broadcasting rights.
Tale of 2 cities: Olympics sponsors in Pyeongchang and Tokyo

Tale of 2 cities: Olympics sponsors in Pyeongchang and Tokyo

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The Winter Olympics coming to South Korea in February offer an example of the Olympian efforts often required to meet corporate sponsorship goals.
Monahan's OT goal puts Flames past Kings 4-3 in Jagr's debut

Monahan's OT goal puts Flames past Kings 4-3 in Jagr's debut

LOS ANGELES — Sean Monahan scored 1:02 into overtime and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night in Jaromir Jagr's season debut.
Yanks complete comeback, beat Indians 5-2 in Game 5 of ALDS

Yanks complete comeback, beat Indians 5-2 in Game 5 of ALDS

CLEVELAND — These young Yankees were unshaken, resilient and as tough as the city they represent. The baby Bronx Bombers have grown up fast.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Calgary 4 Los Angeles 3 (OT) New Jersey 6 Toronto 3 Pittsburgh 3 Washington 2 Colorado 6 Boston 3 Anaheim 3 N.Y.
Babcock complains of lack of effort as New Jersey Devils end Leafs' perfect start

Babcock complains of lack of effort as New Jersey Devils end Leafs' perfect start

TORONTO — Coach Mike Babcock warned his Leafs about the danger of the young Devils but the message apparently did not get through.
Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthem

Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthem

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY.
Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5

Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5

CHICAGO — Stephen Strasburg gave Washington everything he had, and it was more than enough. So much for all those questions about heart and character. Strasburg shook off an illness and pitched seven dominant innings, Michael A.
Kyrie Irving says Boston is 'a real, live sports city'

Kyrie Irving says Boston is 'a real, live sports city'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston star Kyrie Irving has added more spice to the Celtics-Cleveland season opener.
Lions at a loss to explain tough season as playoff chances slip away

Lions at a loss to explain tough season as playoff chances slip away

VANCOUVER — Rookie B.C. Lions linebacker Micah Awe says he has little experience to draw from as he tries to understand the dire situation currently facing the CFL club. Neither do any of his teammates.