Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day ahead of World Cup

RIVERSIDE, Mo. (AP) – Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two days after hurting his hip in a collision during a tune-up match with Uzbekistan, leaving his status in question for the team’s World Cup opener against Japan this weekend.

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

MEXICO CITY (AP) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”

Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart to beat the Hurricanes

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Golden Knights find themselves in the same spot as they were in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and Vegas certainly would love for it to be the same outcome.

Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 World Cup games

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through a streaming platform anchored by an influencer.

Ice skating brings all world championships together to Beijing in 2028

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – All four world championships in ice skating plus an annual awards ceremony will be brought to one city in 2028 as a showcase for the sports, the International Skating Union said Wednesday.

Leverkusen signs talented 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin

BERLIN (AP) – Bayer Leverkusen snapped up promising 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from second-division Hertha Berlin on Wednesday.

Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft believes he was playing as well as anyone at his position when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament last November.

A third-generation Ryan is coaching the Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Seth Ryan made no Super Bowl guarantees or any other headline-worthy declarations.