Kylian Mbappé described Cristiano Ronaldo as a ''footballing legend'' and ''one of a kind'' as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals.
A 76-year-old American swimmer took a dip in the Seine River on Thursday, braving the murky waters in central Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July and highlight the French government's efforts to clean up the river for the Olympic Games.
Novak Djokovic says he wouldn't have been surprised if his second-round match against young Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon went to a fifth set, but he's "very glad it didn't.''
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a "catastrophic'' political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II.
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans poured onto Mumbai's Marine Drive to cheer India's new world cricket champions when they returned home on Thursday.
Marcus Willis, the Everyman's everyman who faced Roger Federer at Centre Court while ranked 772nd in 2016, was back at Wimbledon on Thursday, competing in men's doubles and hoping he might get to have a bit of a reunion with the now-retired eight-time champion at the All England Club.
US citizen Robert Woodland convicted in Moscow of drug-related charges and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison.
Couples interested in getting married at the fairgrounds need to register in advance with court administration.
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will dispatch negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks.
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing.
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests.
The annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest will see a slate of competitive eaters wolf down as many franks as they can in New York City on Thursday — but this year, the event's biggest star will be chowing down 1,900 miles (3,000 km) away.
One of the best indications that golf was starting to catch on as an Olympic sport came from a player who never even made it to the podium.
Mount Etna, one of Europe's most active volcanoes, put on a spectacular show on Tuesday night amid increased volcanic activity.
The finalized "anniversary edition" is planned for release later this year. The original game was made in partnership with the Minnesota Zoo.
Poised for a population comeback, Minnesota pheasants see nesting success threatened by rains.
The series is the latest attempt to sharpen the public images of pro athletes.
The group requests public donations amid dwindling supply of newspapers, which are used to line animal living spaces.
Some birders continue to search for these elusive birds that have had no sightings for the past 10 years.
FICTION: In "My Parents' Marriage" young Ghanaian woman struggles to break free from dysfunctional family ties.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to travel to Berlin to attend the 2024 European Championship quarterfinal game between Turkey and the Netherlands, an official said Thursday, after a controversial gesture by a national team player ignited a diplomatic row between Turkey and the host nation, Germany.
Waterville dentist Bill Struve brought patients and employees in by canoe.