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.

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House’s South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.

Tatis hits just 2nd homer of season to give Padres 5-4 win over Reds

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the season with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Wembanyama can add to his Madison Square Garden villain legacy in Game 4

NEW YORK (AP) – Victor Wembanyama does not think he has surpassed Trae Young as the biggest villain for New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden. Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night is another chance for Wemby to add to that legacy.

Pirates place CF Oneil Cruz on 10-day injured list with broken left hand

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a broken left hand.