Dutch supermarket scraps World Cup-linked ad after criticism
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch supermarket chain has scrapped a television advertisement linked to the World Cup in Qatar that included…
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Germany goalkeeper Neuer says he had skin cancer surgery
MUNICH (AP) — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says he was previously treated for skin cancer and had to undergo surgery. Neuer says he has a scar…
Continue ReadingAP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Steve Simon says he does not know when women’s…
Continue ReadingMaketa named interim head coach of South Africa cricket team
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Malibongwe Maketa has been named interim head coach of the South Africa cricket team for a three-test tour of Australia…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Status of women in Qatar, host of World Cup
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press The foreign fans descending on Doha for the 2022 World Cup will find a country where women work, hold public office…
Continue ReadingWomen’s soccer makes gains in Mideast despite conservatives
By LEE KEATH and OMAR AKOUR Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Sarah Asimrin still hears it from her uncles sometimes: “You’re a girl,…
Continue ReadingBruce Boudreau adapts on way to 600 wins as an NHL coach
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Bruce Boudreau became the second-fastest coach in NHL history to 600 wins. He reached the milestone with the…
Continue ReadingHenry, McCaffrey shine with milestone games
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey had milestone weekends. The two star running backs had memorable games…
Continue ReadingNorthwest Missouri State hoops on verge of becoming dynasty
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Ben McCollum was not a popular pick when Northwest Missouri State hired him to lead its…
Continue ReadingDucks overcome Karlsson’s hat trick, beat Sharks 6-5 in SO
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry scored shootout goals and the Anaheim Ducks overcame Erik…
Continue ReadingHughes and Sharangovich help Devils beat Canucks 5-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich and Jack Hughes each scored and had an assist to help the New Jersey Devils beat the…
Continue ReadingCoyotes beat Panthers 3-1 for 1st win at Mullett Arena
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Ritchie scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Arizona…
Continue ReadingCollege hoops to play on Election Day after NCAA rule change
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The NCAA is allowing teams to play and practice on Election Day. It had been a mandatory off day the past two…
Continue ReadingSuns win 5th straight behind Johnson, beat Wolves 116-107
JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Cam Johnson scored 29 points, making seven 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingNelson leads Isles to 4th straight win, 3-1 over Blackhawks
MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Islanders past the Blackhawks 3-1 on…
Continue ReadingKane, McDavid combine for 5 goals, Oilers beat Predators 7-4
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evander Kane had a hat trick, Connor McDavid added two goals and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville…
Continue ReadingStars score 4 times in second period, beat Los Angeles 5-2
DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz’s second score of the game punctuated a three-goal flurry in 91 seconds and the Dallas Stars used four-goal outburst in…
Continue ReadingKraken score 3 goals in 3rd period for 1st win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Daniel Sprong, Yanni Gourde and Matt Beniers scored in a five-minute span of the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat…
Continue ReadingOhio snaps Buffalo’s 5-game win streak behind Rourke’s 5 TDs
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Kurtis Rourke threw for 317 yards and five touchdowns, Sam Wiglusz had 131 yards receiving and two scores, and Ohio beat…
Continue ReadingHarper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper bashed a home run on the first World Series pitch he saw in Philadelphia, and then…
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