Big upset puts global spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s players
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s shocking upset of Lionel Messi and Argentina suddenly put the Green…
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No. 5 Trojans host No. 13 Irish with plenty on the line
By The Associated Press No. 5 Southern California will face No. 13 Notre Dame on Saturday, the rivalry carrying high stakes for each of the storied…
Continue ReadingInjured Saudi Arabia defender flown home from World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Alshahrani has been flown home to be treated for facial injuries after an alarming collision with a…
Continue ReadingDenmark reignites European dispute with FIFA at World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — European soccer has again showed public frustration with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at…
Continue ReadingGermany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Germany’s players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World…
Continue ReadingMorocco holds Modric and Croatia 0-0 at World Cup
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Morocco held 2018 finalist Croatia to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup in another strong…
Continue ReadingFirst win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Switzerland against Cameroon has the look of a must-win opportunity even as their opening game…
Continue ReadingWeek 11 provided happy returns across NFL
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer It was a rare week of happy returns in the NFL. After only one kick or punt was returned for a touchdown in the…
Continue ReadingPope prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis gave the World Cup a shout-out on Wednesday and prayed that the Qatar tournament may be an occasion for harmony…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup loss raises doubts about Argentina’s fitness
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Unfortunately for Argentina fans, it wasn’t just a bad dream. Their team really did lose 2-1…
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola extends Manchester City contract until 2025
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with Manchester City that will keep him at the Premier League club until…
Continue ReadingK-State to face KU with Big 12 title game possibly at stake
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State will know before Saturday whether it needs to beat Kansas in the Sunflower…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup features Uruguay’s Suarez vs. South Korea’s Son
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Coach Paulo Bento acknowledged there are hazards for last season’s Premier League joint top…
Continue ReadingSenegal’s Kouyate likely out of World Cup game against Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is likely to miss the game against host Qatar at the World Cup because of a right hamstring…
Continue ReadingRonaldo out to impress in Portugal’s first game at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is suddenly in the shop window as he starts his fifth and probably final…
Continue ReadingFrance lose World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez to injury
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Another one of France’s World Cup-winning team in 2018 is injured and has been ruled out of the title defense. Lucas Hernandez…
Continue ReadingPortal prowess on display as Florida, No. 16 FSU meet
By BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The transfer portal has been kind to Florida State coach Mike Norvell. Florida’s Billy…
Continue ReadingIron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer There’s nothing like the Iron Bowl, even when the Southeastern Conference title or a College Football…
Continue ReadingPrayers go on, sometimes out of sight, in prep football
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Surrounded by a slew of players with their arms draped over shoulders, West…
Continue ReadingPepper, Anigwe spark UC Davis over Sacramento State 82-71
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Pepper finished with 24 points and eight assists, Christian Anigwe scored 22 and UC Davis defeated Sacramento…
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