France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup group
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0. Wahbi…
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Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
CNN By Rob Picheta, Artemis Moshtaghian, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by…
Continue Reading Australia may have new Golden Generation at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Australia has advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating Denmark 1-0 on…
Continue Reading Australia stuns Denmark to reach World Cup knockout stages
By Issy Ronald, CNN Australia stunned Denmark — a team ranked 28 places above the Socceroos in FIFA’s World Rankings — to reach the…
Continue Reading Neymar continues ankle treatment in pool at the World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar is undergoing ankle treatment in a swimming pool to try to recover in time to play again at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Tempe council approves Arizona Coyotes’ new arena proposal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing…
Continue Reading Man runs onto field during Tunisia-France match at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match…
Continue Reading UNC’s Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye has put up big numbers all season for No. 24 North Carolina. Now he has a…
Continue Reading After AD hired, West Virginia gives Brown another chance
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia is giving football coach Neal Brown another chance. The school said Wednesday that Brown will keep his…
Continue Reading Daughter says Pelé back in hospital to regulate medication
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his…
Continue Reading ‘We’re not finished yet,’ says USMNT’s Walker Zimmerman ahead of knockout stages
By George Ramsay, CNN After a 1-0 victory against Iran earned the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) a place in the World Cup knockout stages, the…
Continue Reading Blue Jays hire Don Mattingly as bench coach
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider. Mattingly previously spent…
Continue Reading Belgium coach: ‘Golden Generation’ legacy is already set
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the legacy of the team’s “Golden Generation” is…
Continue Reading Defense coming through for attack-minded Brazil at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil brought a lot of attacking power to the World Cup but it’s been the defense impressing…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi and Argentina face crunch game against Poland
By Ben Morse, CNN It was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment for Argentina — the tournament in which he steps out of Diego…
Continue Reading Tennis player Fernando Verdasco accepts 2-month doping ban
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Integrity Agency says former top-10 professional tennis player Fernando Verdasco has accepted a voluntary…
Continue Reading John Herdman wants to remain as Canada coach through 2026
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — John Herdman wants to remain as Canada’s coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America…
Continue Reading World champion Evenepoel to compete in next year’s Giro
MILAN (AP) — World champion Remco Evenepoel will compete in next year’s Giro d’Italia. It will be the first time a reigning world champion has…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods calls for LIV Golf boss Greg Norman to stand down
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN Tiger Woods has called for Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, to stand down amid a rift with the PGA…
Continue Reading Kane extends World Cup goal drought but equals Beckham feat
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For Harry Kane the wait for a first goal at this World Cup goes on. Kane was substituted after…
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