Why the Olympic Games Cost So Much to Host
Hosting the Olympics can bring global attention and long-term projects, but construction, security, transportation and legacy costs can strain public budgets.
Why Soccer Matches Keep Running Even After Time Expires
The clock reaches 90 minutes, but the referee still allows play to continue. For many new fans, stoppage time is one of soccer's most confusing traditions.
World Cup Watch Guide: Four Matches That Could Shape Today's Tournament Storylines
A busy World Cup schedule offers several compelling matchups today, giving casual fans and families an easy entry point into the tournament without needing to follow every group and standings update.
Hurricanes Finish the Job in Game 6 and Bring the Stanley Cup Back to Carolina
Carolina closed out the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 victory over Vegas, capturing the franchise's first championship since 2006 and ending the series in six games.
Canada's Late Equalizer Changed More Than the Score in Its World Cup Opener
Cyle Larin's late goal helped Canada earn a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, turning a frustrating opener into a valuable first point in the World Cup standings.
The Stanley Cup Final Has Reached Its Turning Point. Carolina Gets Its First Chance to Finish the Job.
Carolina heads to Vegas with a 3-2 series lead and its first opportunity to capture the Stanley Cup, while the Golden Knights face a must-win game to keep the season alive.
The U.S. Opened the World Cup With a 4-1 Win. Now Comes the Bigger Test.
The United States began its home World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay, earning three points and giving fans a reason to pay attention before a tougher stretch begins.
The World Cup Has Moved From Countdown to Scoreboard
The first results are on the board, giving fans their first look at how the expanded 48-team World Cup may unfold across North America.
Stanley Cup Final Heads to Game 3 With Series Even
Carolina and Vegas are tied 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Final, making Game 3 a clear pressure point in a championship series still up for grabs.
Mirra Andreeva Wins First Grand Slam Title at French Open
Andreeva beat qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets at Roland-Garros, giving women’s tennis a new major champion and a clear story to follow into Wimbledon.
French Open Qualifier's Run Gives Tennis a Fresh Underdog Final
Maja Chwalinska reached the French Open final as a qualifier, giving the Grand Slam a simple underdog story for casual tennis fans to follow.
Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Gives Hurricanes a Fast Chance to Answer Vegas
Vegas leads Carolina 1-0 after a 5-4 Stanley Cup Final opener, giving the Hurricanes a quick chance to reset the series before it moves west.
French Open Upset Opens The Door For A First-Time Champion
Diana Shnaider’s quarterfinal win over Aryna Sabalenka reshaped the French Open draw and added to a tournament already moving toward new Grand Slam champions.
Stanley Cup Final Opens With Hurricanes and Golden Knights on Different Paths
Carolina and Vegas open the Stanley Cup Final on June 2 in Raleigh after taking very different routes through the conference finals.
Stanley Cup Final Starts With Carolina and Vegas Set for a Tight Opening Test
The Hurricanes host the Golden Knights in Game 1 tonight, opening a best-of-seven championship series with little room for an easy first read.
Hurricanes Move One Win From Stanley Cup Final After Shutting Out Canadiens
Carolina beat Montreal 4-0 in Game 4 and now leads the Eastern Conference Final 3-1, putting the Canadiens on the edge of elimination.
French Open Heat Is Changing How Players and Organizers Manage the Tournament
Heat in Paris is affecting clay-court maintenance, player conditions and the rhythm of one of tennis's biggest outdoor tournaments.
Golden Knights Sweep Avalanche to Reach Another Stanley Cup Final
Vegas beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 4, completed a Western Conference Final sweep and reached the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons.