Before Spain and Argentina contest the World Cup final on the pitch, they have already begun telling two very different stories through song. One gathers history through heroes. The other searches for harmony among many voices. Together, they reveal that football’s most enduring traditions are not only played. They are...

Why elite club coaches Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti struggled to turn domestic success into World Cup glory, exposing the demands of international football in 2026.

Former champion Jan Ullrich returned to the Tour de France as a visitor on Saturday, 20 years after being excluded from the famous French race in connection with doping allegations. Ullrich is the only German to win the Tour with his success in 1997.

Lionel Messi has become more efficiently productive for the Argentina national team since joining Inter Miami and Major League Soccer. Those Americans who refuse to embrace MLS are 90 minutes away from possibly seeing him lift the World Cup trophy.

Spain's training session ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina has been suspended because of storms and lighting in the area, the team announced Saturday. The players moved indoors for warm-up session. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill warned residents Saturday that severe storms are expected across the state, with...

The basketball legend’s latest decision is affecting opening week, Christmas Day and nationally televised games, according to the NBA commissioner.