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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the tying goal for Argentina against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 match on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP)

Lionel Messi and Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuypers among 29 selected to represent MLS vs. LIGA MX in All-Star Game

July 8, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

By STEVE REED CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi, the World Cup’s all-time leading goal scorer, was among 29 players selected to the represent Major League Soccer on Wednesday against...

Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with Giovanni Reyna after scoring on a free kick during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Martin Meissner/AP)

World Cup: US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina is most-watched soccer telecast in English-language history

July 2, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

The U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English-language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball works around Timberwolves center Naz Reid during the second half on April 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid and several draft picks

June 25, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round...

An in memoriam photo of driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Somber mood surrounds Coca-Cola 600 as drivers prepare to race 3 days after Kyle Busch’s death

May 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Despite the overwhelming sense of sadness at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell never considered postponing Sunday's race.

Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series race June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, the NASCAR star’s family says

May 23, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement his family released.

Kyle Busch, left, and his son, Brexton, greet fans before a NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (Butch Dill/AP)

Richard Childress Racing is retiring Kyle Busch’s No. 8 car until his 11-year-old son is ready to take over

May 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Richard Childress Racing is temporarily retiring Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup Series car — at least until the late driver’s 11-year-old son, Brexton, is ready to take over behind the...

An in memoriam photo of former driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was short of breath and coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals

May 22, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call.

Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series race June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/AP)

Had Kyle Busch been ill? Will the Coca-Cola 600 be postponed? What to know about the NASCAR champion’s death.

May 21, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know.

Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star race May 17, 2026, at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Kyle Busch, the 2-time NASCAR champion and winner of a record 234 races, dies at 41

May 21, 2026 at 8:49 p.m.

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41.

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrates with guard Coby White after scoring against the Heat during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined $60K for ‘reckless contact’ and using profanity in play-in game

April 15, 2026 at 10:35 p.m.

LaMelo Ball appeared to take a swipe at the leg of Bam Adebayo early in the second quarter, causing the Miami Heat center to fall on his back.

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