Messi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly…
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Chilean tennis player gets 3-year ban for match-fixing
LONDON (AP) — Chilean tennis player Bárbara Gatica Avilés has been banned from the sport for three years after admitting she was paid to…
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Real Madrid signs 16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick from Palmeiras for reported $63.6 million fee
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Real Madrid has signed the highly-touted 16-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick from Brazilian club Palmeiras, both clubs…
Continue Reading After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host
By GRAHAM DUNBAR and TAREK BOUSSAHA Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors…
Continue Reading Mavs’ Kleber out with torn hamstring in blow to frontcourt
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has a torn right hamstring and will be sidelined indefinitely. It’s a blow to the…
Continue Reading Panthers, Foreman will look to run vs Steelers
By The Associated Press The Carolina Panthers’ strategy for beating the Pittsburgh Steelers is no secret: run the football. The Panthers ran…
Continue Reading Deegan lands at ThorSport for another season in Truck Series
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Hailie Deegan will drive full time in the NASCAR Truck Series next season with ThorSport Racing. ThorSport formally added…
Continue Reading Mississippi State names Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach after death of Mike Leach
By David Close, CNN Mississippi State University has hired Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach following the death of Mike Leach…
Continue Reading Mets’ Cohen, dubbed MLB’s new `Goliath,’ gets Nimmo to stay
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo said the promise of attempting to contend every year with the Mets is how owner…
Continue Reading Vikings take another swing at division clinch vs. Colts
By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts this week. The Vikings are 10-3 and favored by 4 points according to…
Continue Reading FIFA and UEFA did not breach EU laws in blocking European Super League, but proponents aren’t for giving up
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union…
Continue Reading NCAA hires Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker as next president
By David Close, CNN The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has hired Charlie Baker, the outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, as the next…
Continue Reading NC turns to Chip Lindsey to lead high-scoring offense
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Chip Lindsey from Central Florida as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The…
Continue Reading World Cup history beckons for France, Mbappé, Deschamps
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier…
Continue Reading Cure Bowl features matchup of conference champs Troy, UTSA
By The Associated Press No. 23 Troy and No. 22 UTSA help kick off the college bowl season, meeting in the Cure Bowl — the lone FBS postseason…
Continue Reading Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to be next NCAA president
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, stepping in to lead an…
Continue Reading Teen dream: Brazil’s Endrick, 16, signs with Real Madrid
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign young Brazilian sensation Endrick from Palmeiras. The…
Continue Reading France and Argentina bring multiple plot lines to mouthwatering World Cup final
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN And just like that, after 62 matches over nearly a month, the stage for Qatar 2022’s showpiece final was set. Two-time…
Continue Reading Eagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The burly, bearded men belting out holiday classics have made the night before Christmas more…
Continue Reading NFL kicks off Inspire Change weeks with 5 new grants
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has awarded through its Inspire Change social justice initiative five new national grants to organizations focused on…
Continue Reading Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal honored as ITF World Champions
LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal have been honored by the International Tennis Federation as its 2022 ITF World Champions after each…
Continue Reading France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A cold virus has run through the France squad though coach Didier Deschamps expects all his players to be healthy for the World…
Continue Reading Kriechmayr edges Odermatt in shortened Val Gardena downhill
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — A double world champion two seasons ago. The winner in Wengen last winter. Now Vincent Kriechmayr has added…
Continue Reading Tennis great Boris Becker released from UK prison and has left for Germany after reports of deportation
By Nadine Schmidt, Chris Liakos and Homero de la Fuente, CNN Former world No. 1 men’s tennis player Boris Becker has left for Germany after…
Continue Reading Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco made history, but couldn’t make it past Kylian Mbappé and France. The first African…
Continue Reading From ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to beating the NFL’s GOAT: Meet new San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
By Ben Morse, CNN One has played 331 regular season games and is widely regarded as the NFL’s greatest ever player. The other is making his…
Continue Reading Young boy killed in France after being hit by car following World Cup semifinal win
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN A young boy died after being hit by a car Wednesday evening in the southern French city of Montpellier following…
Continue Reading Tennis legend Becker freed from prison, returns to Germany
LONDON (AP) — German tennis legend Boris Becker has returned to Germany after serving eight months in prison in Britain, his lawyer said Thursday.…
Continue Reading Just like dad: Mick Schumacher goes from Ferrari to Mercedes
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Mick Schumacher is leaving Ferrari for another of the teams his father raced for. Mercedes has announced that Schumacher…
Continue Reading France: Car hits, kills boy amid World Cup game celebrations
PARIS (AP) — French authorities say a suspect driving a car in the southern French city of Montpellier “violently hit” and killed a teenage boy…
Continue Reading Steph Curry to get an MRI after suffering shoulder injury in Golden State Warriors’ 125-119 loss to Indiana Pacers
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Golden State fans wait anxiously for a verdict on Steph Curry as the superstar guard will get an MRI after he suffered a…
Continue Reading EU legal adviser sides with UEFA, FIFA in Super League case
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A senior legal adviser proposes the European Court of Justice recognize that FIFA-UEFA rules…
Continue Reading Kuzmenko scores in SO to give Canucks 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 for their sixth…
Continue Reading Dixon-Waters, White score 20 each, USC beats LBSU 88-78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White and Reese Dixon-Waters each scored a career-high 20 points on combined 17-of-26 shooting and Southern California never…
Continue Reading George has triple-double, Clippers beat Timberwolves 99-88
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Paul George had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue Reading Bowen, Saint Mary’s (CA) knock off New Mexico State 81-68
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Bowen had 16 points in Saint Mary’s (CA)’s 81-68 win over New Mexico State on…
Continue Reading Jokic scores 43 as Nuggets down ex-mates, Wizards 141-128
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver…
Continue Reading Blackshear’s 19 help Nevada down UCSD 64-56
By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear’s 19 points helped Nevada defeat UCSD 64-56 on Wednesday night. Blackshear had…
Continue Reading Louisville gets first win of season behind Ellis’ 30 points
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — El Ellis had career highs of 30 points and 10 assists and Louisville finally won after opening the season with nine losses,…
Continue Reading Denver wins 85-74 against Colorado Christian
By The Associated Press DENVER — Led by Tommy Bruner’s 23 points, the Denver Pioneers defeated the Colorado Christian Cougars 85-74. The…
Continue Reading Herro makes 9 3s, scores 35 points to lead Heat past Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 35 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108…
Continue Reading Williams, Green lead No. 19 Auburn past Georgia State, 72-64
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored 20 points, Wendell Green Jr. had 17 and No. 19 Auburn beat Georgia State…
Continue Reading Mitchell leads Cavs to 105-90 win over 2022 playoff foe Mavs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points against the team that eliminated him from the playoffs last…
Continue Reading King’s 25 lead Jacksonville State over Reinhardt 97-63
By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Demaree King’s 25 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Reinhardt Eagles…
Continue Reading Hayman and SFA secure 80-79 OT win over Louisiana Tech
By The Associated Press RUSTON, La. — Kyle Hayman scored 18 points, including eight in the overtime, AJ Cajuste made a driving layup just before…
Continue Reading Fields’ 14 help Arkansas St. take down SE Missouri St. 68-61
By The Associated Press JONESBORO, Ark. — Led by Caleb Fields’ 14 points, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Southeast Missouri State…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry’s shoulder injury latest concern for Warriors
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry started Wednesday night unsure whether he would play at Indiana because of a…
Continue Reading Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the…
Continue Reading No. 16 UCLA pulls away early, routs No. 20 Maryland 87-60
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — UCLA at Maryland is the type of game people point to when they talk about how unwieldy…
Continue Reading Gaudreau scores twice as Wild top Red Wings 4-1
By TYLER MASON Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, including a long-distance empty netter, and Matt Dumba…
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