FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all —…
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African soccer launches super league amid big financial loss
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has launched a 24-club super league that he says will…
Continue ReadingMorata may help Atlético Madrid complete its attack
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid’s biggest addition to the squad this season may end up being a player who already…
Continue ReadingLucky 13: Mariners top Yankees in extras for tense 1-0 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After four hours of dominant pitching, some bad baserunning and slick defense, Luis Torrens and the…
Continue ReadingHigh note: Mets closer Díaz trumpets saves in sound of Citi
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trumpets blare, the bullpen door pops open — here comes Edwin Díaz, baseball’s most…
Continue ReadingDodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingSerena’s Choice: Williams’ tough call resonates with women
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams said it plainly: It isn’t really fair. A male athlete would never have to…
Continue ReadingMachado’s 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Juan Soto connected for his first long ball…
Continue ReadingOhtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A’s 5-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani withstood another injury scare and pitched six scoreless innings to go…
Continue ReadingDragons complete roster with 3 players from Chinese league
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Bay Area Dragons have added three stars from the Chinese Basketball Association to complete a roster that already…
Continue ReadingSerena’s Legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in…
Continue ReadingMeneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and…
Continue ReadingCastro loses phone in Pirates’ 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rodolfo Castro lost his phone on the field and the Pirates were stymied by rookie Tommy Henry in a 6-4 loss to…
Continue ReadingOrioles rally after rain delay, beat Blue Jays 6-5
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles…
Continue ReadingRiley’s big night lifts Braves over Red Sox 9-7 in 11
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Austin Riley had a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied for…
Continue ReadingLindor, McNeil back Carrasco as streaking Mets beat Reds 6-2
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil both homered and drove in two runs, leading Carlos Carrasco and…
Continue ReadingMcMahon, Grichuk tee off, Rockies end Cards’ win streak at 7
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer for the longest drive by a Colorado player at Coors Field,…
Continue ReadingPlum scored 18 of her 22 points in 2nd half, Aces beat Dream
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 22 points in the second half, A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 14 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces…
Continue ReadingLawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains shared ‘for a laugh’
By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An institutional “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters…
Continue ReadingDiaz hits slam, Astros tag Pérez, rally past Rangers 7-5
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros roughed up Martín Pérez and rallied past…
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