Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA…
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Penguins D Letang out indefinitely after 2nd stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke. General manager Ron Hextall announced…
Continue ReadingAllen, Bills look to notch 3rd straight win over Patriots
By The Associated Press Buffalo and New England are jockeying for playoff position in a tight AFC East race as they prepare to meet for the first…
Continue ReadingWalk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Tight end Payne Durham jokes that he made it to Purdue the easy way. He accepted a scholarship. But Durham also…
Continue ReadingAthlete flipped the bird, lost scholarship, now wins appeal
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by a former University of Connecticut women’s soccer…
Continue ReadingBills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season. Week 13…
Continue ReadingMoren’s No. 11 Hoosiers continue building on recent success
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Coach Teri Moren spent nine seasons patiently constructing her program at Indiana. She…
Continue ReadingKenya avoids track doping ban; Russia gets mixed news
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Russia and Kenya received encouraging news from track and field’s ruling body, though any possible reprieve for…
Continue ReadingFrance loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup group
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0. Wahbi…
Continue ReadingAustralia may have new Golden Generation at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Australia has advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating Denmark 1-0 on…
Continue ReadingNeymar continues ankle treatment in pool at the World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar is undergoing ankle treatment in a swimming pool to try to recover in time to play again at the World Cup.…
Continue ReadingTempe council approves Arizona Coyotes’ new arena proposal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing…
Continue ReadingMan runs onto field during Tunisia-France match at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match…
Continue ReadingUNC’s Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye has put up big numbers all season for No. 24 North Carolina. Now he has a…
Continue ReadingAfter AD hired, West Virginia gives Brown another chance
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia is giving football coach Neal Brown another chance. The school said Wednesday that Brown will keep his…
Continue ReadingDaughter says Pelé back in hospital to regulate medication
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays hire Don Mattingly as bench coach
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider. Mattingly previously spent…
Continue ReadingBelgium coach: ‘Golden Generation’ legacy is already set
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the legacy of the team’s “Golden Generation” is…
Continue ReadingDefense coming through for attack-minded Brazil at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil brought a lot of attacking power to the World Cup but it’s been the defense impressing…
Continue ReadingTennis player Fernando Verdasco accepts 2-month doping ban
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Integrity Agency says former top-10 professional tennis player Fernando Verdasco has accepted a voluntary…
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