Argentina only No. 2 in new FIFA rankings led by Brazil
ZURICH (AP) — Winning the World Cup was not enough to lift Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings. Brazil keeps the No. 1 position ahead of the new…
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Audit finds Tokyo Olympic costs 20% higher than announced
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — The cost of the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is 20% higher than organizers said when they announced…
Continue Reading High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. When learning Amador…
Continue Reading With 25 million players worldwide, padel is only tipped to get ‘bigger and bigger’ by tennis star Andy Murray
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman…
Continue Reading Pelé’s health has worsened, hospital says
By Angela Reyes and Jill Martin, CNN Pelé’s health has worsened and the Brazilian soccer great now requires greater care due to the…
Continue Reading Stone scores twice in 3rd, Golden Knights beat Coyotes 5-2
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone scored twice in the third period to help the Vegas Golden Knights break a home dry…
Continue Reading Ellis, Peterson help Southern Cal beat Colorado State 73-64
PHOENIX (AP) — Boogie Ellis hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points, Drew Peterson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and…
Continue Reading Clippers use full roster to rout Hornets 126-105
DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGLEES (AP) — Paul George scored 22 points, Nicolas Batum added 21 and the injury-ravaged Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue Reading Loyola Marymount 76-64 against Tulsa
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Led by Cameron Shelton’s 24 points, the Loyola Marymount Lions defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane…
Continue Reading Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Austin Reed passed for four touchdowns and a New Orleans Bowl-record 497 yards, leading Western…
Continue Reading Murray scores 21, Long Beach State wins 82-75 over Idaho
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Joel Murray’s 21 points helped Long Beach State defeat Idaho 82-75 on Wednesday night.…
Continue Reading Oregon St. staves off Denver’s upset bid in 57-52 win
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Pope made two foul shots with 28 seconds left, Denver turned it over on its next-to-last possession and Oregon State…
Continue Reading Boldy’s goal sends Wild to 13th straight win over Ducks, 4-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added two assists, and…
Continue Reading Fast-starting San Francisco routs No. 25 Arizona State 97-60
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz scored 26 points and fast-starting San Francisco routed No. 25 Arizona State 97-60 on Wednesday night to end…
Continue Reading Sabonis leads balanced scoring as Kings beat Lakers 134-120
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Sacramento…
Continue Reading Drake rushes home, routs St. Ambrose 124-48
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Okay Djamgouz scored a career-high 21 points, Nate Ferguson added career bests of 17 points and nine rebounds, and Drake…
Continue Reading Foegele snaps tie, McDavid scores again as Oilers top Stars
DALLAS (AP) — Warren Foegele broke a tie with 8:14 left and the Edmonton Oilers scored three times in the third period to beat the Dallas Stars…
Continue Reading Emanuel Miller scores 21 points, No. 20 TCU beats Utah 75-71
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 21 points and seven rebounds and No. 20 TCU beat Utah 75-71 on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Williams, Robertson lead No. 23 Oklahoma women past Florida
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Madi Williams had a double-double, Taylor Robertson added 18 points on six 3-pointers, and No. 23 Oklahoma defeated Florida…
Continue Reading Devils beat Panthers 4-2 to end six-game skid
By GEORGE RICHARDS Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jesper Bratt scored twice and Yegor Sharangovich had the tiebreaking goal midway through…
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