MIAMI — Training camps blossom across the NFL landscape this week as American football takes the handoff, and the headlines, from the football World Cup. Thirty-two teams bring 32 degrees of expectations, but no team kicks off the 2026 season with hopes a... See more
MIAMI — Nobody knew anything about LeBron James’ big decision except LeBron James and his closest inner circle. That proved true on Friday with a choice that stunned most everyone — especially the Miami Heat. James, incredibly still a superstar at 41, set... See more
MIAMI — Sixteen years later, the choice LeBron James is about to make is still the Decision with a capital D. It is that big even now, and that’s astounding. And the tea leaves indicate it will be the Miami Heat again — which is as wonderful now, though w... See more
Folarin Balogun didn’t help. He played to no avail Monday night as his U.S. team exited the FIFA World Cup meekly in a 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium in Seattle. The Americans did as expected to get this far but did no better in playing their worst game ... See more
MIAMI — Tension and stakes rise daily in the men’s FIFA World Cup as we dig deep enough into the group stage that teams have begun to qualify for the Round of 32 or be eliminated from contention. And so has arisen one thoroughly unexpected sub-theme of th... See more
