Tkachuk, Panthers ready for 1st training camp together
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk has been skating with the Florida Panthers for a few weeks. He’s…
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Ragged rivals: Browns, Steelers meet with teams struggling
The Browns aren’t communicating on defense. The Steelers aren’t connecting on offense. On Thursday night, the longtime rivals meet with…
Continue ReadingPepe dropped from Portugal squad because of injury
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The Portuguese soccer federation says veteran central defender Pepe will not play for Portugal in the Nations League…
Continue ReadingPro Picks: Browns not among 9 home dogs vs. Steelers
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Nine home teams are underdogs in Week 3. Behind the Dawg Pound, the Cleveland Browns aren’t among them. The…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich in crisis, 4 Bundesliga games without a win
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Munich’s beer-swilling Oktoberfest is in full swing but Germany’s most successful soccer club…
Continue ReadingGermany players Neuer, Goretzka test positive for COVID-19
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany will be without captain Manual Neuer and midfielder Leon Goretzka against Hungary and England due to positive…
Continue ReadingFans in EPL facing minimum 1-year ban for field invasions
LONDON (AP) — Soccer fans who run onto the field or use objects like smoke bombs and pyrotechnics at English Premier League matches will receive…
Continue ReadingGriner’s absence from World Cup weighing on US teammates
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Brittney Griner’s absence is weighing on the minds of her USA Basketball teammates, who…
Continue ReadingParis taps French stage director Jolly for Olympic opening
PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympic organizers have appointed prize-winning French stage director Thomas Jolly to direct the opening and closing ceremonies…
Continue ReadingSpain setting aside World Cup to focus on Nations League
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Koke Resurrección and his Atlético Madrid teammates are feeling right at home in Spain’s setup.…
Continue ReadingFabio Cannavaro named coach of Serie B side Benevento
BENEVENTO, Italy (AP) — Former Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has been named coach of Serie B team Benevento. It marks his first managerial…
Continue ReadingCB Joe Haden to sign 1-day contract, retire with Browns
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Haden will finish where he started. A three-time Pro Bowl cornerback for seven seasons with…
Continue ReadingPizza shop owner called up by rugby club amid cash crisis
WORCESTER, England (AP) — A beleaguered top-flight English rugby club has resorted to desperate measures to fulfil a domestic cup fixture while…
Continue ReadingBale energized for World Cup after feeling the love in LA
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Gareth Bale feels fitter and happier since joining MLS team Los Angeles FC and is hoping that helps his…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup captains want to wear rainbow armbands in Qatar
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA came under pressure Wednesday from several European soccer federations who want their captains…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer’s goodbye will be in doubles, maybe with Nadal
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer is known for his elegant style of play, for his longevity, for his 20 Grand Slam…
Continue ReadingZurich fires coach after league, cup, Europa League losses
ZURICH (AP) — Swiss champion Zurich has fired coach Franco Foda. He leaves the team without a win in the defense of its title and after losses to…
Continue ReadingChelsea fires senior executive over ‘inappropriate messages’
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea has fired a recently hired senior executive for sending “inappropriate messages” prior to starting his job with the club.…
Continue ReadingTop seeds Badosa and Garcia ousted at Pan Pacific Open
TOKYO (AP) — Top seed Paula Badosa, second seed Caroline Garcia and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina have been knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open…
Continue ReadingOlympic champ Van Vleuten breaks elbow at cycling worlds
WOLLONGONG, Australia (AP) — Dutch star Annemiek van Vleuten crashed heavily at the world road cycling championships and sustained a broken elbow.…
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