Alex Butler

June 10 (UPI) -- Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. While some national teams have known for months about expected injury-related absences, allowing them to prepar... See more

June 9 (UPI) -- Jordan Staal fell and slid on the ice as he watched his shot beat Carter Hart for what proved to be a gritty game-winning goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The score, which occurred with 13:28 remaining, was ... See more

Story by Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to even series 2-2 Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal scored his sixth and seventh goals of the postseason in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tu... See more

Story by Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley 'picks brain' of NFL icon for advice Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley is entering his first season as an NFL head coach. Photo by Alex Butler/UPI Alex Butler Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:18 p.m. UTC MIAMI, June 9 (UPI) -- Miami ... See more

MIAMI, June 9 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley took time to "pick the brain" of Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson before his first season as an NFL head coach, he said Tuesday. Hafley spoke about the meeting before the Dolphins held their final organiz... See more