Scottish soccer bans heading on days before, after matches
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Heading the ball in training sessions the days before and after matches will be banned across all levels of professional…
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Cameroon stages World Cup comeback after dropping goalkeeper
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon staged an impressive comeback in a 3-3 draw against Serbia at the World Cup…
Continue Reading ‘Super guy’ Füllkrug drives Germany forward at World Cup
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Niclas Füllkrug was scoring goals in Germany’s second division one year ago. Now he’s…
Continue Reading FIFA lifts 9-month ban of Kenyan soccer federation
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A ban preventing Kenya from taking part in international soccer activities has been…
Continue Reading Argentina-Mexico World Cup Spanish TV gets 8.9M US viewers
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Argentina’s 2-0 win over Mexico was the most-watched Spanish-language World Cup group stage broadcast in U.S. history, draw…
Continue Reading World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar’s camels
By LUJAIN JO and SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press MESAIEED, Qatar (AP) — Shaheen stretched out on the sand and closed his eyes, but there was…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics to offer tickets in unique global public draw
PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics say that they are soon launching a unique new system — an online public draw from Dec. 1…
Continue Reading STAT WATCH: Tennessee offense leads nation in yards, scoring
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Tennessee finished the regular season as the Football Bowl Subdivision leader in total offense and scoring…
Continue Reading AP source: Clevinger agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press the Chicago White Sox bolstered…
Continue Reading Theo Hernandez wants to win World Cup for France and brother
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Theo Hernandez wants to win the World Cup for France. And for his elder brother. Lucas…
Continue Reading World Cup TV pundit under fire for disparaging Qatari attire
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former Germany forward Sandro Wagner is under fire for a disparaging remark he made about Qatari men’s traditional attire…
Continue Reading Ecuador frets over Valencia ahead of Senegal at World Cup
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Enner Valencia has scored Ecuador’s last six World Cup goals so there’s no understating…
Continue Reading FIFA charges Germany for no player at news conference
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Germany has been charged in a disciplinary case by FIFA. It is not for the players’ “hands covering mouths” protest before…
Continue Reading US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged match or go home.…
Continue Reading Netherlands under Van Gaal on cusp of advancing at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Netherlands is on the verge of reaching the knockout stage at the World Cup and an…
Continue Reading Giroux scores on OT breakaway, Senators beat Kings 3-2
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Claude Giroux scored on a breakaway 20 seconds into overtime, Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an…
Continue Reading Saterfield, Portland St. beat in-state rive Oregon St. 83-71
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jorell Saterfield hit four 3-pointers and finished with 15 points to help Portland State beat Oregon State for the second…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers injures ribs in Packers’ loss to Eagles
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game against the Philadelphia Eagles with…
Continue Reading Clingan lifts UConn past Iowa State for Phil Knight title
By SEAN HIGHKIN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Donovan Clingan had 15 points and 10 rebounds to power No. 20 UConn to a 71-53 win over Iowa…
Continue Reading Hurts, Eagles run past Packers 40-33; Rodgers hurt
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts ran and ran and he ran so much that Green Bay couldn’t catch him as he raced…
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