Stars sign Hintz to $67.5M, 8-year extension through 30-31
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have signed center Roope Hintz to a $67.5 million, eight-year contract extension. The deal announced Tuesday…
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Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Qatari soccer fans gathered at Al Bayt Stadium for the country’s last game in the…
Continue ReadingKansas coach Leipold signs lucrative contract extension
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lance Leipold has signed his lucrative contract extension at Kansas, which includes a…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods painted an uncertain picture about how much golf he can play, saying Tuesday…
Continue ReadingUS-Iran match mirrored a regional rivalry for many Arab fans
By ALI ABDUL-HASSAN and ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. team’s victory over Iran at the World Cup was closely watched across…
Continue Reading$10M settlement announced in heat death of Georgia student
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The parents of a Georgia high school basketball player who collapsed while practicing outdoors in…
Continue ReadingConnor McDavid on familiar path that could see 50 goals
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Edmonton star Connor McDavid is a much different player 500-plus games into his NHL career than he was seven years…
Continue ReadingBelgium holds players’ meeting after poor start to World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says the squad has held a meeting where players aired…
Continue ReadingKoulibaly’s goal puts Senegal into round of 16 at World Cup
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly put his team into the last 16 of the World Cup by…
Continue ReadingNetherlands beats host Qatar 2-0 to advance at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — The Netherlands still has a long way to go to match the “total football” teams of the…
Continue ReadingUS tennis coaches Fish, Bryan fined for promoting gambling
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer U.S. Davis Cup team coaches Mardy Fish and Bob Bryan have been fined $10,000 apiece after promoting a gambling…
Continue ReadingMessi likened to skiing great Alberto Tomba by Poland coach
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz has delved into the worlds of skiing and tennis when assessing the task facing his players in…
Continue ReadingStrong field minus Woods in Bahamas, Australia a mixed event
By The Associated Press A top-heavy field in the Bahamas is missing Tiger Woods. The tournament host of the Hero World Challenge had to withdraw…
Continue ReadingNeymar to miss Brazil’s last group game at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil’s team doctor says Neymar will miss the last group game at the World Cup because…
Continue ReadingProtester with rainbow flag banned from World Cup matches
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The protester who ran onto the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup match between…
Continue ReadingIran releases soccer players ahead of match against US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities say two former members of the national soccer team arrested this month over criticism of the…
Continue ReadingCameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana sent home from World Cup
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home from the World Cup for disciplinary…
Continue Reading4 World Cup matches in 1 day? An AP reporter’s challenge
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Qatar’s World Cup is the most compact in history, with all eight stadiums radiating…
Continue ReadingCanada heads home from the World Cup with work to be done
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Canada plays its final group stage match at the World Cup already knowing it won’t go…
Continue ReadingVeterans keep important role in Spain’s young World Cup team
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique went out to the field and began talking to some of his players after…
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