Dortmund captain Marco Reus extends contract another year
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has extended his contract with the club to the end of next season. His old contract…
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Nearly half fail new FIFA test to get player agent license
ZURICH (AP) — Nearly half the candidates failed a new FIFA exam to work as a player agent in soccer. FIFA says 52% of the 3,800 candidates…
Continue ReadingKentucky Derby entrant Wild On Ice euthanized after injury
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Wild On Ice has been euthanized after dropping out of the Kentucky Derby with a left leg injury following a morning workout…
Continue ReadingFormer Czech soccer head gets prison term for fraud
PRAGUE (AP) — The former head of the Czech Republic soccer association has been convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison. Prague’s…
Continue ReadingAP source: Jaguars LT Robinson facing suspension for PEDs
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam…
Continue ReadingAlgeria, Egypt among 4 bids to host 2027 African Cup
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Algeria and Egypt are among four bidders competing to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations. Botswana and a co-hosting project…
Continue ReadingSlovakian tennis player Andrej Martin handed doping ban
LONDON (AP) — Slovakian tennis player Andrej Martin has been handed a 14-month ban for breaching doping rules. The 33-year-old Martin tested…
Continue ReadingCity-United FA Cup final to be affected by train strike
LONDON (AP) — Traveling to the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London just got much harder for fans of the two Manchester clubs. The British…
Continue ReadingMan City lets hair down to confirm Premier League dominance
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Erling Haaland undid his ponytail and released his flowing blond locks moments before finishing off Arsenal in a…
Continue ReadingHeat, with another closing kick, reach Round 2 of playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A chance to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks was in his hands, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could have used…
Continue ReadingKnicks show toughness, togetherness in overpowering Cavs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tougher from start to finish, the New York Knicks bullied the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first…
Continue ReadingRozner shoots 63, early leader at Korea Championship
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Antoine Rozner shot 9-under 63 and led the Korea Championship by four strokes after the first round of the European…
Continue ReadingSecond straight collapse caps Bucks’ stunningly early exit
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and believing they…
Continue ReadingCurry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had his highest-scoring game in more than…
Continue ReadingHeat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler was an extraordinary playmaker while leading the Miami Heat to one of the most…
Continue ReadingGoldschmidt hits 2 HRs, Cardinals lose to Giants
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mitch Haniger scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning following a…
Continue ReadingKartye scores in NHL debut, Kraken lead series 3-2 over Avs
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The new father got things rolling. The new forward chipped in, too. And just like that, playoff…
Continue ReadingDrury, Ohtani lead Angels to 11-3 victory over skidding A’s
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Drury homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and Shohei Ohtani hit a late…
Continue Reading2023 NFL Draft | Levis finally picked in second round
By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s Day 2 of the NFL draft! Will Levis has finally come off the board after being picked in…
Continue ReadingAfter 13 years in the minors, Pirates’ Maggi makes MLB debut
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Drew Maggi made his majo -league debut Wednesday night after…
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