John Tortorella's failed coach's challenge is a difference-maker in Stanley Cup Final Game 2

A failed coach's challenge by John Tortorella was a momentum-changing moment in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2.

Jarvis scores in OT to cap Hurricanes' stunning Game 2 comeback in Cup final

The Carolina Hurricanes looked a step behind, down two goals and chasing a tested team filled with Stanley Cup winners from three years ago. And the pressure had been building for weeks on Seth Jarvis and the power play.

Jennifer Kupcho grabs early lead in US Women's Open with a confident 66 at Riviera

Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Thursday.

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America including some with limited or no shade from the sun.

Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

Tim Payne couldn't wait to give Valen Scarsini a big hug and tell him thanks a million.

Spurs know they have to be better in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and Knicks feel the same way

The road to the NBA Finals was not exactly smooth for the San Antonio Spurs.

Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks

President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, said he plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week at the invitation of the team's owner.

New York City is in a Knicks frenzy for its beloved team's 1st NBA Finals in 27 years

Jalen Brunson was wowed upon hearing how high the price had climbed on the secondary market for the cheapest ticket in New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.

Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final

Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to tie the series.

Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux knows Saratoga well. She was born in the upstate New York town, and after growing up in Florida, she returned to study at the University of Albany, just a 30-minute drive away.

Packers' Christian Watson agrees to four-year, $110.5 million extension, AP source says

The Green Bay Packers have continued their offseason objective of reaching long-term deals with their top receivers by signing Christian Watson to an extension.

George Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is good

George Pickens isn't with the Dallas Cowboys during the opening week of voluntary offseason practices, while coach Brian Schottenheimer says the receiver is "taking care of his business" and their communication has been good.

Yankees star Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with a rib stress fracture

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely with a stress fracture of one of his ribs, the team announced Thursday night.

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

Serena Williams' tennis comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko

Serena Williams will make her eagerly anticipated return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger.

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Sipping tea every night has helped Maja Chwalinska of Poland become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era. She did so by beating Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (4), 6-4. The 24-year-old Chwalinska can match Emma Raducanu's title run at the 2021 U.S. Open when she plays 19-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's final. According to stats provider Opta, Chwalinska and Raducanu stand alone among men and women in reaching a major singles final from qualifying since the Open Era began in 1968. Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3.

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his triumph in Paris.

Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final

Only three players have been around for all nine seasons of the Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third trip to the Stanley Cup Final for William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb, and the thrill is still there.

Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity

The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

AP exclusive: Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history.

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

When Brazilian João Victor Gonçalves began playing soccer in one of Rio de Janeiro 's poorest and most violent favelas, little did he know the game would one day allow him to travel abroad and play in an international competition.