World Cup European playoff draw set for Nov. 26
ZURICH (AP) — The playoff brackets to decide Europe’s final three qualifiers for next year’s World Cup will be drawn on Nov. 26. The…
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Russian triathlete is 1st DQ from Tokyo Olympics for doping
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The first formal disqualification of a Tokyo Olympics athlete for doping has been announced. World Triathlon says…
Continue ReadingMelnikova wins all-around final at gymnastics worlds
KITAKYUSHU, Japan (AP) — Angelina Melnikova of Russia won the women’s all-around final to claim the first gold medal of the gymnastics world…
Continue ReadingUnion Berlin officials attacked before game in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — The president of German soccer club Union Berlin was among a group of team officials that was attacked in the…
Continue ReadingBayern coach Nagelsmann tests positive for coronavirus
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich says its coach Julian Nagelsmann has tested positive for the coronavirus. Nagelsmann missed Bayern’s 4-0 win over…
Continue ReadingFrance up to No. 3 in FIFA rankings, Belgium still No. 1
ZURICH (AP) — France’s Nations League title moved the country’s national team up to No. 3 in the FIFA rankings. France still trails both…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Iwata takes 1st-round lead at Zozo Championship
CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Japanese golfer Hiroshi Iwata shot a 7-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship. Iwata had…
Continue ReadingKo’s LPGA streak ends as SKoreans pack Busan leaderboard
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Jin Young Ko missed extending an LPGA Tour scoring record in the rain while her South Korean compatriots packed the first…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves’ Fried in NLCS Game 5
By The Associated Press In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in…
Continue ReadingPHF strikes women’s hockey streaming deal with ESPN+
NEW YORK (AP) — The Premier Hockey Federation has reached an agreement to make ESPN+ the exclusive home for watching games in this U.S. this…
Continue ReadingOrgeron begins LSU exit with SEC visit to No. 12 Mississippi
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LSU visits No. 12 Mississippi in a West Division matchup. Ed Orgeron enters the first of his final regular season…
Continue ReadingBlues beat Golden Knights 3-1 to complete 3-0 trip
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko broke a tie midway through the third period in the St. Louis Blues’ 3-1…
Continue ReadingBarnes has 36 and the Kings spoil Portland’s opener 124-121
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 36 points and De’Aaron Fox added 27, and the Sacramento Kings…
Continue ReadingChofis, Wondolowski score, Earthquakes beat Austin FC 4-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Javier “Chofis” López scored the first of San Jose’s four second-half goals and the Earthquakes beat Austin FC 4-0…
Continue ReadingJokic scores 27 points, Nuggets beat Suns 110-98
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets past the…
Continue ReadingClemson at No. 23 Pitt highlights ACC action this week
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Unranked Clemson travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh in a key cross-division matchup that features the ACC’s…
Continue ReadingUCLA hosts No. 10 Oregon in Pac-12’s top game of the week
By The Associated Press No. 10 Oregon visits UCLA on Saturday in what will be one of the top national games of the weekend. ESPN’s “College…
Continue ReadingDodgers on brink after another pitching plan goes awry
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers were asking the world of Julio Urías when he took the mound for the…
Continue ReadingDajome converts penalty, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cristian Dajome converted on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat the…
Continue ReadingSounders tie Colorado 1-1, clinch top-four playoff seed
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Cristian Roldan scored his fifth goal in sixth games as the Seattle Sounders tied the Colorado Rapids 1-1 on Wednesday…
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