Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open’s ‘future of golf’ pairing

June 23, 2026

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun on Saturday after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole. "Not bad, not bad," Russell said afterward with a smile. "I hit that one pretty good." Imagine what he might be able to do when he's all grown up. The 17-year-old Russell and 21-year-old Koivun were paired together in the third round, a grouping that was being referred to during TV coverage as the future of golf. Already so accomplished before they are even professionals — Russell hasn't even ...

Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended 4 years for refusing doping test

June 23, 2026

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test — even though the Czech player cited "mental stress" and fear when the testing agent "rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves." The International ...

Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race

June 23, 2026

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado. It was no problem for Heim, whose No. 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career ...

Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup with stellar effort from goalkeeper Beiranvand

June 23, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Iran's World Cup has been tumultuous off the field, and its play on the pitch still hasn't produced a victory. Yet Team Melli's dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time is still very much alive, thanks to an afternoon of brilliance from ...

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

June 22, 2026

The early results are in: This U.S men's national team is for real in this World Cup. With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round. A final group ...

Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win

June 22, 2026

SEATTLE — Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international goal for Freeman, the Americans' youngest starter at age 21. With the U.S. leading 1-0 in the 43rd minute, Antonee Robinson sent a free kick to Sergiño Dest, who fired a shot from just outside the penalty area. The ball deflected off an Australian defender and high into the air, and Freeman leaped — ...