Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees
PARIS (AP) — Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award. It’s the…
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Spaun leads playoff opener; Scheffler, McIlroy miss cut
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun is the leader going into the weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. More…
Continue Reading Blackhawks announce 1-year contracts for D Jones, F Kurashev
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to one-year contracts with defenseman Caleb Jones and forward Philipp Kurashev. Jones and…
Continue Reading Titans have competition for backup QB job thanks to Willis
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a competition for the job backing up Ryan Tannehill.…
Continue Reading Second chapter: Bobby Wagner already makes impact on LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Wagner is still getting used to the fact he’s now working with Sean McVay, not…
Continue Reading Ferguson stays in front, Doherty leads women in NIreland
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (AP) — Ewen Ferguson of Scotland followed up his big opening round with an even-par 70 but it kept him in the lead at…
Continue Reading Vikings’ Cousins has COVID-19, won’t play preseason opener
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and will…
Continue Reading Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with 23XI Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing have announced a multiyear contract extension ahead of Wallace’s final push to…
Continue Reading Willian leaves Brazil’s Corinthians, eyes return to England
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has terminated his contract with Brazil’s…
Continue Reading American tourist dies in Rio after being hit by stray bullet
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An American tourist died in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, three days after he was shot during a confrontation between local drug…
Continue Reading Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Ken Dorsey has the self-awareness to appreciate the role of being a first-time offensive…
Continue Reading Conte: Chelsea game will show if Tottenham has improved
LONDON (AP) — If Antonio Conte wants a reliable indicator of how far his Tottenham team has come since last season, he couldn’t ask for a better…
Continue Reading Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne on shortlist for UEFA award
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two Real Madrid teammates made the three-man shortlist for the UEFA player of the year award for last season, while no…
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Raheem Sterling says he didn’t think twice about joining Chelsea despite racist incident in 2018
By Ben Church, CNN Raheem Sterling says he didn’t think twice about joining Chelsea this season despite receiving racist abuse at Stamford…
Continue Reading Fury to ‘walk away’ from boxing after short-lived comeback
LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has decided to “walk away” from boxing only three days after saying he was returning to the sport. Fury turned 34 on…
Continue Reading Belgian strikers in Milan in focus as Serie A season starts
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Two Belgian strikers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts Saturday.…
Continue Reading Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in 100 days and Human Rights Watch on Friday has again urged FIFA and the host nation to…
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NBA to retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey throughout the league as tribute to the 11-time champion
By Matt Foster, CNN The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Thursday it will permanently retire Basketball Hall of Famer Bill…
Continue Reading Barcelona sells more assets to clear Lewandowski for opener
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets so it could meet the Spanish…
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Tom Brady taking leave of absence from Tampa Bay Buccaneers to ‘deal with personal things’
By Ben Morse, CNN Tom Brady is taking some time away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to “deal with personal things,” according to the…
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‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort
By Ben Church, CNN As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy…
Continue Reading 10 fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv sentenced in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court on has handed down suspended sentences and fines to 10 fans of Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv after…
Continue Reading ‘Please don’t forget about us,’ says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort
By Ben Church, CNN As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy…
Continue Reading Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
Continue Reading Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading Aces move atop WNBA standings with one game remaining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue Reading Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots…
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Giants mourn passing of Burlingame school principal Cristin Coleman, wife of Tim Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants announced Thursday the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed…
Continue Reading Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd ‘Field of Dreams’ game
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…
Continue Reading Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore…
Continue Reading Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited…
Continue Reading Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and…
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Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA. The league and the National Basketball Players Association made the announcement…
Continue Reading Rhule: Mayfield, Darnold will play 1 series vs. Washington
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will each play one series Saturday night when the Carolina…
Continue Reading Reds 2B India leaves ‘Field of Dreams’ game with leg injury
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India has left the “Field of Dreams” game in Iowa because of a leg contusion.…
Continue Reading US beats Swiss 7-1 to improve to 2-0 in world junior hockey
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Carter Mazur scored twice in the United States’ five-goal second period and the defending champion Americans beat…
Continue Reading Calipari calls Kentucky a ‘basketball school,’ riling Stoops
LEXINGTON John Calipari’s push for upgraded practice facilities for his Kentucky basketball team drew a sharp jab from Wildcats football coach Mark…
Continue Reading No Latino GMs in MLB after Avila firing, only 3 managers
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer There are no Latino general managers left in Major League Baseball after the Detroit Tigers fired Al Avila.…
Continue Reading Mariners reinstate All-Star Julio Rodríguez from 10-day IL
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners reinstated All-Star center fielder Julio Rodríguez and catcher Curt Casali from the 10-day injured list ahead…
Continue Reading Diamondbacks blow open close game in 7th to beat Pirates 9-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Emmanuel Rivera homered and hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to help blow open a close…
Continue Reading Davis looking to keep roster spot as Chargers open preseason
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Davis went into last year’s preseason games knowing that he was going to be…
Continue Reading Seahawks QBs Lock, Smith hope for edge in preseason opener
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener at Pittsburgh could go a long way toward…
Continue Reading Ferguson shoots 61 at Galgorm Castle, Doherty leads women
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson set the course record at Galgorm Castle Golf Club with a 9-under 61 to open a…
Continue Reading Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the…
Continue Reading Report: Whitecaps’ response to allegations `appropriate’
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investigation concluded the Vancouver Whitecaps’ response to allegations of misconduct by former women’s…
Continue Reading Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys’…
Continue Reading Correction: Marshawn Lynch-Vegas Arrest story
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a story published August 11, 2022, about the arrest of former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on suspicion of driving while…
Continue Reading AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns…
Continue Reading Greinke helps Royals beat Cease, White Sox 5-3
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke worked out of trouble to hold Chicago scoreless into the seventh inning, and…
Continue Reading Mitch Trubisky to start at QB in Steelers’ preseason opener
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced Mitch Trubisky as the starting quarterback Thursday for the team’s preseason…
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