US Shocks Panama in Stoppage Time

Panama was about 90 seconds from beating the United States and advancing to a playoff against New Zealand for a World Cup berth.

The fans at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City were ready to start a nationwide celebration.

And then the Americans stunned not just an opponent, but an…

Boston Strong! Big Papi Lifts Red Sox to 1-1 Tie

David Ortiz blasted a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning to ease Boston’s struggles at the plate as the Red Sox rallied for a 6-5 victory over Detroit on Sunday that squared the American League Championship Series at one game each.

The Red Sox were dominated…

Kenyan Breaks Record, Wins Chicago Marathon

Dennis Kimetto of Kenya broke the course record Sunday in capturing the Chicago Marathon, and compatriot Rita Jeptoo was the women’s winner in the first major marathon in the United States since the Boston bombings.

Kimetto finished in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds, leading a 1-2-3…

Adrian Peterson's Son Dies From Assault

The 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson died Friday afternoon in Sioux Falls, S.D., from injuries sustained during an aggravated assault on Thursday, police said.

Police are not releasing the boy’s name out of respect for the family, but Peterson’s father, Nelson…

1st Openly Gay Boxer Fights For World Title

Orlando Cruz won the fight of his life when he came out last year as the first openly gay fighter in boxing.

Now he’s in a fight of another kind, a championship battle Saturday night that is the biggest bout of his professional career.

“It’s my dream and…