Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says the body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl have been…
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USC’s Williams, Alabama’s Anderson lead AP All-America team
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams was one of three Southern California players selected to The…
Continue ReadingPerisic looks to seize the big moment again at the World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Luka Modric isn’t the only player for the big occasion in the Croatia squad. Ivan Perišić…
Continue ReadingSwiatek wins WTA Player of Year; Pegula’s coach Witt honored
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Iga Swiatek has won the WTA Player of the Year award for the first time. She was honored Monday after rising to…
Continue ReadingMississippi State’s Mike Leach listed in critical condition
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition Monday, the day after what the…
Continue ReadingMorocco’s World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace
By LEE KEATH Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It’s a rare moment in the Middle East when the public’s voice roars louder than those of the…
Continue ReadingPelé’s health improves but he remains in hospital
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Pelé is doing better after having been hospitalized to treat a respiratory infection aggravated by COVID-19. Doctors at the…
Continue ReadingKlinsmann opines on World Cup exits of Brazil and England
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA analyst Jurgen Klinsmann has shared his theories on the Brazil and England losses in the…
Continue ReadingScaloni defends players’ behavior against Dutch at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has dismissed criticism of his players’ behavior during the…
Continue ReadingTexas coach Chris Beard arrested on family violence charge
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard is facing a felony family violence charge. Travis…
Continue ReadingThursday Night Thunder: SRX all-star series moves to ESPN
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Tony Stewart’s all-star summer racing series is moving from CBS to ESPN and a new night as ESPN plans to use…
Continue ReadingTchouaméni shows at World Cup why Mbappé wanted him at PSG
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally getting his chance to play alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni. The…
Continue ReadingChinese snooker star suspended amid corruption investigation
LONDON (AP) — Yan Bingtao, one of the rising stars in snooker, has joined a growing list of Chinese players to get suspended by the sport’s…
Continue ReadingUSA Basketball to play men’s World Cup group games in Manila
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer USA Basketball will play all its games at next year’s World Cup in Manila and won’t have to travel during…
Continue ReadingSwimming body FINA rebrands as World Aquatics
MELBOURNE (AP) — FINA has run international swimming competitions for more than a century. Now it is rebranding itself as World Aquatics ahead of…
Continue ReadingResurgent Zion Williamson powering Pelicans up the standings
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is producing in ways New Orleans envisioned when they…
Continue ReadingTyreek Hill’s heroics not enough to save Dolphins in LA
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tyreek Hill scored two of the most memorable touchdowns of the Miami Dolphins’ season…
Continue ReadingHerbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed Chargers defense got…
Continue ReadingBruins beat Golden Knights 3-1 in battle of division leaders
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored early in the third period to put Boston ahead for good and the Bruins beat…
Continue ReadingCapitals defeat Jets 5-2 behind four-goal second period
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Lars Eller scored one of Washington’s four second-period goals in his 900th career game to help the Capitals down the…
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