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Manu Ginobili once lost an NBA Finals in Miami. He was then part of beating Miami for the NBA title the following season. And, as an Argentine, he fully understands the multi-cultural flavor of the area and what sports mean in the region.

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi's father was killed in a car crash just over a week after Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.

World Cup ticket prices are at exorbitant levels yet fans are still queueing up in their millions to attend soccer's biggest tournament.

Forward Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit, ending months of speculation about the Olympic gold medalist's future in the National Women's Soccer League.

Right wingback Richy Ledezma has switched allegiance from the United States and will play for Mexico's national soccer team.

Manchester City's players will refund fans who traveled to Norway for the team's shocking 3-1 loss to tiny Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.

France's sports minister says her country is not currently thinking about boycotting the soccer World Cup in the United States amid growing tensions related to Donald Trump's quest to control Greenland.

The triumphant Senegal team received a hero's welcome during its parade in the capital Dakar on Tuesday following their victory in a tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep ...

Manchester City completed the signing of England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported 20 million pounds ($26.7 million) on Monday, bolstering the team's options amid a run of big injuries at center back.