Dutch World Cup players to meet migrant workers in Qatar
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch World Cup squad will meet a group of migrant workers in Qatar after a…
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Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Qatar may hope soccer fans ignore politics at the first World Cup in the Middle East. But Israel…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Islam in Qatar explained ahead of FIFA World Cup
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is a Muslim nation, with laws, customs and practices rooted in Islam. The…
Continue ReadingFreshmen power VMI past Penn State-New Kensington 100-58
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Freshman Asher Woods scored 22 points, freshman Tony Felder added 20 and VMI rolled to a 100-58 victory over USCAA-member…
Continue ReadingLittle Rock turns back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nigel John had 16 points, DeAntoni Gordon scored 14 and Myron Gardner added a double-double as Little Rock turned back…
Continue ReadingFiala beats OT buzzer to give Kings 2-1 win over Blackhawks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored with 1.4 seconds left in overtime, Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and the Los…
Continue ReadingPullin’s shot lifts UC Riverside over Loyola Marymount 81-79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zyon Pullin sank a jumper with 1 second left, finishing with 23 points, to rally UC Riverside to an 81-79 win over Loyola…
Continue ReadingFalcons slipping in NFC South after 3rd loss in 4 games
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were one of the NFL’s feel-good stories the first month the season. But…
Continue ReadingSouthern Utah crushes D III-member La Verne 117-55
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Drake Allen scored 17 points as Southern Utah beat Division III-member La Verne 117-55 on Thursday.Allen made all eight of…
Continue ReadingPodziemski powers Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski’s 34 points led Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62. Podziemski had 11 rebounds for the Broncos…
Continue ReadingShabazz spurs San Francisco to 60-58 victory over Cal Poly
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz had 18 points in San Francisco’s 60-48 victory against Cal Poly. Shabazz also contributed seven rebounds for…
Continue ReadingPullin jumper lifts UC Riverside past Loyola Marymount 81-79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zyon Pullin knocked down a jumper with 1.6 seconds left to lift UC Riverside to an 81-79 win over Loyola Marymount. Pullin…
Continue ReadingPeterson sparks USC to 96-58 romp over Alabama State
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Peterson scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures and Southern Cal cruised to a 96-58 victory over Alabama…
Continue ReadingShades of ’92 for Pakistan ahead of Twenty20 World Cup final
By RIZWAN ALI AP Sports Writer Pakistan is back at the venue where the legend of the cornered tigers was forged 30 years ago. And England is again…
Continue Reading3 Olympic volleyball medals stolen from California home
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are looking for three Olympic medals belonging to a member of the U.S. women’s volleyball team after they…
Continue ReadingNo. 12 Texas bolts to big lead, shuts down Houston Christian
By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 11 points and had four steals as No. 12 Texas used suffocating defense and…
Continue ReadingCorbett helps send Denver past Colorado College 90-68
DENVER (AP) — Tyree Corbett finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds to help Denver defeat Division III-member Colorado College 90-68. Lukas Kisunas…
Continue ReadingDejulius scores 18; Cincinnati beats Cleveland St. 69-58
CINCINNATI (AP) — David Dejulius’ 18 points helped Cincinnati defeat Cleveland State 69-58. Dejulius also added six assists for the Bearcats…
Continue ReadingFlorida International knocks off Florida National 95-74
MIAMI (AP) — Javaunte Hawkins had 15 points in Florida International’s 95-74 victory against Florida National. Gabriel Casillas finished with 34…
Continue ReadingWestern Kentucky comes back, edges Eastern Kentucky, 66-60
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Luke Frampton scored 21 points as Western Kentucky came from behind to beat Eastern Kentucky 66-60. Jairus Hamilton scored 11…
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