World Cup health: from heart attacks to baby booms

The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary affect on our health.

Trump may eye Ali pardon, though late champ may not need one

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.

Sea of red swarms DC as Washington Capitals look to win Stanley Cup

Authorities prepared for a sea of red to swarm the Capital One Arena Thursday evening as the Washington Capitals could claim the coveted Stanley Cup with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

World Cup by the numbers - what you need to know (or forgot)

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe. 

Report: Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.

Five must-watch scenes from the best soccer movies made

Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.

'No one wants the invite anyway': Lebron James, Steph Curry agree on no White House trip

LeBron James and Steph Curry may be fierce opponents on the basketball court. But the pair do agree on this: No matter who wins the NBA finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors, no one wants to go to the White House to meet President Donald Trump.

White House: Eagles offered to send ‘tiny handful' of representatives, abandoned fans

The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans'  just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.

Capitals on verge of Stanley Cup after blowing out Golden Knights in Game 4

The Washington Capitals are one win away from the first championship in their 43-year history after routing the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

49ers legend Dwight Clark dies after battle with ALS

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old. 

Caps' T.J. Oshie, Matt Niskanen ride Metro again for Game 4; Oshie short 35 cents on exit fare

After taking the Metro to get to Capital One Arena for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Washington Capitals’ players T.J. Oshie and Matt Niskanan took the same route for Game 4.

Washington Capitals win 3-1 over Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Game 3, lead series 2-1

Alex Ovechkin went airborne, Evgeny Kuznetsov flapped his arms like a bird of prey and the Washington Capitals are flying high, just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup.

New York FC defeats Orlando City 3-0

The Orlando City Lions took a beating against New York FC, losing 3-0 Saturday night.

McKinney 14-year-old wins National Spelling Bee

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- The end of the biggest Scripps National Spelling Bee in history came abruptly, and it wasn't the conclusion that many expected. Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose long spelling career seemed to be building toward triumph, sat next to a newcomer whom she had already beaten this year -- at the county level.

Woman's 'angel' at airport turns out to be Cardinals' Jermaine Gresham

A woman's nightmare at the airport resulted in a happy ending when she was helped out by an "angel" who turned out to be Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham.

Ice melting to slush in Las Vegas heat during Stanley Cup Final

After just one game, it's already clear this Stanley Cup Final is on thin ice. Thin, patchy, slushy, rut-riddled ice.

Orlando Magic hire Steve Clifford as new head coach

The Orlando Magic announced on Wednesday morning that they have hired Steve Clifford to be the team's new head coach.