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‘Country Roads’ brings U.S. team down to earth

It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" at the end of their matches. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, got in on the act after Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, belting out the words to Denver's anthem as he hugged his players and staff members. "Country Roads" cowriter Bill Danoff told The Associated Press that he's honored that the U.S. team has embraced the song, and that ...

The heat was on in Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on a steamy Thursday afternoon. The Pirates split their four-game series in Philadelphia, closing with a win ...

Teen 800 phenom could be next big star

Cooper Lutkenhaus drives around in a truck that's five years older than him. He runs around the track with a wisdom and a confidence that almost stand in contrast to his 17 years of age. One of the top 800-meter runners in the world is about to enter his senior year of high school. His ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

CLARK EARNS ALL-STAR SPOT NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark was voted to start her third straight All-Star Game and will be joined by Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, the WNBA announced Thursday. It's the second time in four years that three players from the same team were chosen to start the game, with Las Vegas doing it in 2023. Clark wasn't able to play in last year's game that the Fever hosted because she was injured right before the All-Star break. Clark and Mitchell will be joined this year in the backcourt by Dallas' Paige Bueckers and Minnesota rookie ...

Dixon ends run with Ganassi Racing

LEXINGTON — Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon is ending a remarkable run with Chip Ganassi Racing. Owner Chip Ganassi announced Thursday that Dixon recently informed the team he would not return in 2027. "Scott has meant so much to CGR over the past 24 years," Ganassi said. "Together we've shared championships, many victories and countless moments that have helped define this organization." Ganassi said he believed the 45-year-old Dixon's contract gave him an opportunity to end his career with the team. "We respect that he's chosen a different path and wish him nothing but ...