Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has surgery, out of World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Arsenal says Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has undergone surgery on a knee injury that ended his involvement in the World Cup.…
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Ake expects tough time marking teammate Álvarez at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Nathan Ake finds it difficult marking Julián Álvarez in training at Manchester City. He’s expecting his task to be even…
Continue ReadingMorocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Morocco became the first Arab nation and only the fourth African nation to advance to the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico State hiring investigator to probe fatal shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University says it is hiring an external, third-party investigator to review the events surrounding last…
Continue ReadingBelief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There’s no contest between Brazil and Croatia in terms of pupulation. Brazil has 200 million…
Continue ReadingNancy hired as coach of MLS’s Columbus, leaves Montreal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wilfried Nancy has been hired to coach Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, replacing Caleb Porter. Nancy was born in…
Continue ReadingPoland leader backs down from World Cup players’ bonus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has backed down from his initial declaration to award bonuses to the national soccer team for…
Continue ReadingPlayers from all 3 US tours get together for QBE Shootout
By The Associated Press The final PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament of the year is the QBE Shootout and it has players from three main tours in America.…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — South Korea lost in the round of 16 of the World Cup and then lost its coach. The team was…
Continue ReadingHopman Cup tennis event to return in 2023 in Nice, France
LONDON (AP) — The Hopman Cup tennis competition that pairs one woman and one man from each participating country will return next year and be…
Continue ReadingNadal, Alcaraz to meet in exhibition at Las Vegas in March
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play each other in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 5. Nadal owns a…
Continue ReadingBrazil dancing again after big win at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The joy and the dancing are back for five-time champion Brazil at the World Cup. Their big win…
Continue ReadingEngland rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run
LONDON (AP) — England coach Eddie Jones has been fired less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup. Jones took charge of England after 2015 World…
Continue ReadingPaulo Dybala, the Serie A standout not needed by Argentina
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Paulo Dybala posted a photo of himself on Instagram laughing along with his Argentina teammate…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer No. 13 Maryland is off to a fast start in its first season under Kevin Willard. The Terrapins made the…
Continue ReadingSamuel Eto’o sorry for altercation outside World Cup game
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon soccer federation president Samuel Eto’o was filmed apparently kicking a man to the…
Continue ReadingPettersson scores early in OT, Canucks beat Canadiens 7-6
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored 13 seconds into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Montreal…
Continue ReadingKadri’s winner halts Coyotes’ comeback, Flames win 3-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning goal at 15:42 of the third period and added two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a…
Continue ReadingSaudis in off-field win before Japan, Koreans exit World Cup
By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Saudi Arabia had plenty to celebrate just hours continental soccer rivals Japan and…
Continue ReadingSaints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — The New Orleans Saints were five minutes away from moving within one-half game of NFC…
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