‘Aging genius’ Lionel Messi looking to inspire Argentina against Netherlands
By George Ramsay, CNN Lionel Messi and Argentina are three games away from winning the World Cup, but against the Netherlands they will face their…
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49ers rookie Purdy to make starting debut vs. Brady’s Bucs
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy was 5 days old when Tom Brady played his final college football game,…
Continue Reading Ash Barty wins Australia’s top sports award for second time
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ash Barty’s Australian Open singles title in January was enough to ensure the former tennis No. 1 won Australia’s…
Continue Reading Man United owners not taking semi-annual dividend
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s owners have not taken their semi-annual dividend for fiscal year 2023 according to the Premier…
Continue Reading Croatia has ‘nothing to fear’ ahead of quarterfinal clash against ‘terrifying’ Brazil, says head coach
By Matias Grez, CNN VinÃcius Jr. fielded probing questions from reporters on the pressure Brazil is feeling as the favorite in Qatar and what some…
Continue Reading Dolphins, Chargers meet trying to bolster playoff standing
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night in a game with AFC playoff implications for both teams. The…
Continue Reading Hawks’ Murray to miss about 2 weeks with sprained left ankle
ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Dejounte Murray is expected to miss about two weeks with a sprained left ankle. He is the third Atlanta starter to go…
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end on…
Continue Reading Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts thought they’d spend their bye week contemplating their playoff…
Continue Reading Russian parliament displays art by Griner case figure Bout
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A show of prison artwork by a Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus…
Continue Reading Red Sox sign reliever Chris Martin to $17.5M, 2-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $17.5 million, two-year deal with right-handed reliever Chris Martin. He went 4-1 with two saves…
Continue Reading Saints’ bye comes as an all-but-lost season winds down
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An early season injury to Saints star receiver Michael Thomas and quarterback Jameis…
Continue Reading Tom Brady heads home for rare road game vs. 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Brady grew up in the Bay Area going to Candlestick Park with his family…
Continue Reading Knicks’ Toppin out 2-plus weeks with fracture in right leg
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin will miss at least two weeks because of a fracture in his right leg. Toppin was hurt Wednesday…
Continue Reading Jacob deGrom sees Rangers’ vision for future, not past
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Continue Reading Louisville gives Jeff Brohm 6-year deal as football coach
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has hired Jeff Brohm as the Cardinals’ football coach to replace Scott…
Continue Reading Chiefs add veteran DT Williams to 53-man roster for Broncos
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs promoted veteran defensive tackle Brandon Williams to their 53-man…
Continue Reading Dodgers sign OF Jason Heyward to minor league deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. The…
Continue Reading Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions
By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings can clinch the NFC North with a win or a tie at Detroit. That suddenly seems like a challenging task.…
Continue Reading American team Knierim and Frazier eye Grand Prix Final gold
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer World champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier are looking to become the first American pairs team to win the…
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