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Norway’s soccer federation calls on Infantino to resign

MANCHESTER, England — Norway’s soccer federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA’s embattled president Friday. Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The Norwegian federation held a meeting on ...

Ward’s dream comes true as he joins Providence Bruins

Ryan Ward started his hockey journey at the age of 13 in Rhode Island as the stick boy for the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins. Things are coming full circle for the coach as it was announced that he would be joining the Bruins’ staff for the upcoming season, leaving behind a ...

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Mets claim Guards’ Arias off waivers PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Arias is out of minor-league options and must remain on the Mets’ active roster or be subject to waivers again. He is expected to join the Mets on Saturday night for their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old Arias hit .244 with five home runs in 42 games this season for the Guardians. He started 24 games at third base, 10 at shortstop and two at second base. He is a .219 career hitter over five seasons, all ...

Utley joins Phillies' Wall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley is still the man in Philadelphia. A six-time All-Star and the second baseman on the 2008 World Series championship team, Utley can also call himself a Phillies Wall of Famer. Utley is the third member of that championship team to earn induction, and former ...

Stishan stays active in baseball as Scrappers scorekeeper

NILES – When it comes to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, nothing gets by Ethan Stishan. Every strike, every out, every throw over to first base, Stishan takes note. In fact, more than just taking notes, Stishan documents every moment of every home game, and he hasn’t missed a single ...

Hossler leads Wyndham, Bradley’s postseason hopes alive

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Beau Hossler made an 11-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a one-stroke lead in the Wyndham Championship, which might have been the least consequential development in the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season. Hossler has ...