Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for today's retirement fight

Katie Taylor's storybook ending: Irish icon routs Flora Pili, retires as undisputed champion at Croke Park

Canadian swimmer Taylor Ruck narrowly misses gold at World Cup stop in Uzbekistan

TASHKENT — Canadian Taylor Ruck narrowly missed gold in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Thursday.

Canada's Paula Findlay takes underdog role into Ironman world championship debut

Paula Findlay feels like a rookie after two decades in triathlon, which she says is a good place to be.

Ruck earns second silver, Knox third bronze for Canada at swimming World Cup

TASHKENT — Canadian swimmers Taylor Ruck and Finlay Knox added to their medal hauls Friday at the second stop of the three-meet World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series.

'Our Performance was very POOR'! - Nicolas Tagliafico Admits Argentina Were Outplayed by Spain in World Cup Final

Nicolas Tagliafico has delivered a candid assessment of Argentina’s shortcomings following their World Cup final defeat against Spain. The veteran defender admitted that the Albiceleste failed to replicate the form that saw them crowned world champions in 2022, suggesting that the team was tactically second-best throughout the contest.

'Greatest athlete in history' - Lisandro Martinez pens emotional farewell to Lionel Messi after final Argentina appearance

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi following the legendary forward's final international appearance for Argentina. The 39-year-old concluded his illustrious career with the national team during an emotional 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.

P.J. Fleck has reached 100 career wins. Minnesota is happy to keep rowing with him

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — P.J. Fleck's self-professed best day in football was highlighted by Minnesota's first home win over Michigan since 1977 — and full of energy from start to finish.

De Goede to captain Canada in rugby rematches with world champion England

TORONTO — World Rugby's reigning women's player of the year Sophie de Goede will captain Canada in its upcoming matches against world champion England.

England Women's 2026 fixtures & results: Lionesses' match schedule, TV channels, live streams & how to watch

A complete guide to England women's year, including how to watch games live and more

White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox had two chances to clinch a postseason series at home for the first time in more than a century.

'Phenomenal' Harry Kane backed to end England's Ballon d'Or drought by Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has backed England captain Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after a spectacular goalscoring run for Bayern Munich and the national team. The legendary striker believes the phenomenal forward heavily deserves the ultimate individual honour over teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

Elise Mertens beats Iga Swiatek to set up semifinal against Zheng Qinwen in China Open

BEIJING (AP) — Elise Mertens beat Iga Swiatek 7-6 (0), 6-3 on Friday to book her place in the semifinals of the China Open.

Caitlin Clark denounces the hateful messages Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell says she received

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark still wants Kelsey Mitchell as a teammate — even though Clark understands that's not always easy.

Undermanned Eagles head overseas to face the Jaguars, winners of 11 of 12 in the regular season

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles look as if they will be undermanned overseas.

King's Plate champion Luster resumes her 2026 season with race in Kentucky

Luster is set to resume her 2026 racing season.

Lionel Messi's successor? Como chief tips Nico Paz to inherit Argentina's iconic number 10 shirt

Lionel Messi has concluded his historic international career, leaving Argentina’s legendary Number 10 shirt vacant after a final victory over Benin. Como director of sport Carlalberto Ludi believes rising star Nico Paz is already destined to inherit the iconic jersey for the national team.

VIDEO: Lionel Messi receives BIZARRE retirement gift from referee in emotional Argentina farewell against Benin

Lionel Messi’s historic international career reached a tearful conclusion at the Estadio Monumental, but the night ended with a moment that left both the player and fans completely baffled. While the legendary forward bid farewell to the Albiceleste faithful, a bizarre interaction with the match official provided a surreal final twist to his legendary story.

Gianluca Prestianni reveals what he told Lionel Messi during emotional Argentina farewell match at Monumental

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has detailed his pitchside exchange with Lionel Messi during Argentina's 3-0 win against Benin. The 20-year-old was an unused substitute on the night, admitting he was starstruck by being part of the squad and revealing he made sure to embrace the veteran to thank him for his service during his final international bow.

Women's team pursuit discrimination complaint against Cycling Canada set for hearing

Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal has granted a hearing to five women who contend that Cycling Canada's decision to not enter a women's track pursuit team in the world championship was discriminatory.

Benin manager Gernot Rohr fumes as Lionel Messi and Argentina stars refuse to swap shirts or take photos after legend's farewell

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that his players were denied the chance to exchange shirts or take photos with Lionel Messi following his final international appearance. The 39-year-old bowed out of Argentina duty on Tuesday with a goal in a comfortable friendly victory over the African nation.

Nurse out, Aubin in at Canadian women's hockey team selection camp

QUÉBEC — Veteran forward Sarah Nurse has been removed from the Canadian women's hockey team selection camp roster for the upcoming world championship and replaced by college forward Alexia Aubin.