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Kylian Mbappe had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.

Royal Birkdale is not anywhere Marcus Plunkett expected to be. Not when he turned down golf scholarships to attend West Point. Not when he was rising to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army. Not even when he touched a golf club again for the first ...

Norwegian rider Soren Waerenskjold sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogacar protected his overall lead on Wednesday.

Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, a stunning midsummer change of a franchise great leaving the job after seven seasons and zero playoff appearances.

Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter that led the American League over the National League 4-0 in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62 on Tuesday night.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe won't get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.

It's England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It's also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham.

It's England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It's also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham.