With beer and poutine, Canadians celebrate first World Cup win in Niagara Falls

The ‌gathering, organized by Niagara Parks, welcomed hundreds of people just steps away from the cascading waterfalls.

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Mexico edges South Korea to win Group A and punch ticket to knockout stage

The victory gave Javier Aguirre's side six points from two matches and ensured its first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30.

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Rory McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds at windy U.S. Open

McIlroy could not take full advantage, however, firing a 1-under par 69 and twice squandering the lead.

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Tunisia coach Herve ⁠Renard braces for trial by fire against Japan

"I know very well the quality of this team," Renard said. "Japan are the best team in ​Asia."

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Thomas Tuchel praises players after England surges past Croatia in second half

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford struck in the second 45 minutes to seal the victory after Harry Kane had two goals canceled out by Croatia in ​the opening half.

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Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ‌of trying ‌to win the tournament.

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Scotland’s famous Tartan Army drinking Boston dry at World Cup

"Do they ever sleep? Do they ever get tired? They were back at it the ‌next day at 11 a.m.," said Billy DeCain, general manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room in Boston.

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