Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

July 3, 2026

ATLANTA — England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City. Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday. The late victory, England's second ever at the World Cup after conceding the first goal, earned the 1966 champions a spot in the round of 16 and a match against co-host Mexico. "It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock and our moment would come," Kane said after scoring his fourth and fifth goals of ...

Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal

July 3, 2026

New general manager John Chayka's transformation of the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't dependent on youth alone. Days after selecting play-making 18-year-old forward Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft, Chayka added veteran depth — with Stanley Cup Final experience — in a ...

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension

July 3, 2026

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a $75 million, six-year contract extension with his new team. The deal was announced Wednesday, the first day that Byram was eligible to sign an extension. It runs through the 2032-33 season and would make him the NHL's ...

Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra

July 3, 2026

LONDON — Having seen six match points slip away, Barbora Krejcikova finally got the ball to bounce her way on the seventh. Krejcikova earned her biggest victory on Centre Court since winning the 2024 Wimbledon title by knocking out French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the ...

LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

July 2, 2026

MIAMI — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. "We're waiting for you Bron," the tour posted on social media. Get in line. Every team and every league, it would seem, wants LeBron James. The waiting-for-LeBron game is on, with the entire basketball universe — and, evidently, the political, entertainment, football, hockey and golf universes as well — waiting to hear what the greatest scorer in NBA history will ...

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

July 2, 2026

The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's storied run in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and the rights to pending restricted free agent Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank. Florida got goalie Akira Schmid from Vegas on Monday night for a 2028 third-round pick. "Jacob is an established veteran leader in this league who possesses size and a relentless drive ...