Viewer’s guide for the World Cup in Qatar
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 20-Dec. 18. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in…
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Physical fitness helped soccer player in Italy knife attack
MILAN (AP) — The surgeon who operated on soccer player Pablo MarÃ’s wounded back says being in top physical form helped the Spaniard avoid…
Continue ReadingChina’s soccer revival to be led by women and girls
By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press Head coach Li Xiaopeng apologized to angry fans and promised that “Chinese soccer will definitely revive in the…
Continue ReadingCanucks end season-opening skid at 7, beating Kraken 5-4
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Ilya Mikheyev scored his first two goals of the season and the Vancouver Canucks ended their…
Continue ReadingBryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Backup quarterback Bryson Barnes threw for 175 yards and a touchdown and No. 14 Utah…
Continue ReadingBane scores 31, Morant 22 as Grizzlies beat Kings 125-110
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 31 points as the Memphis Grizzlies…
Continue ReadingJackson’s strong 2nd half helps Ravens top Bucs 27-22
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There was no panic in Baltimore’s locker room after the team’s pass-happy offensive…
Continue ReadingJonsson-Fjallby snaps tie, Jets rally for 6-4 win over Kings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Axel Jonsson-Fjallby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection during the third period and the…
Continue ReadingErik Karlsson scores in OT, Sharks beat Maple Leafs 4-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored on a breakaway 57 seconds into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 4-3…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry scores 33 as Warriors hold off Heat 123-110
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 10 of his 33 points in a tight fourth quarter to go with nine assists…
Continue ReadingDraisaitl’s late goal lifts Oilers over Blackhawks 6-5
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal with 37.6 seconds left and had two assists to lead the…
Continue ReadingMorris, No. 24 Wolfpack rally past Hokies for 22-21 win
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — First-year quarterback MJ Morris threw for three second-half touchdowns to help No. 24 North…
Continue ReadingKiviranta’s flashy goal, Oettinger help Stars beat Caps 2-0
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Joel Kiviranta scored a short-handed, unassisted goal, Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots in his…
Continue ReadingDoncic has 41 in triple-double, Mavs beat Nets 129-125 in OT
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Luka Doncic had 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, setting up three 3-pointers in…
Continue ReadingJackson shines, Ravens beat Brady, struggling Bucs 27-22
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 238 yards and two second-half touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens…
Continue ReadingSouthern Miss beats ULL for 10th straight time
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Running back Frank Gore Jr. rushed for 87 yards and he threw for a touchdown as Southern Miss beat Louisiana-Lafayette…
Continue ReadingJosi’s goal, 2 assists lead Predators past Blues 6-2
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis…
Continue ReadingFarabee, Hart lead surprising Flyers to 4-3 win vs Panthers
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Farabee had a goal and an assist, Carter Hart made 48 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers…
Continue ReadingMarchand has 2 goals and an assist in return, Bruins roll
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist in his season debut and the Boston Bruins extended their…
Continue ReadingAnderson’s late goal lifts Canadiens to 3-2 win over Sabres
By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Anderson scored with just under four minutes remaining, leading the Montreal Canadiens…
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