Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect
By George Ramsay, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday. In…
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Lydia Ko, Steven Alker, Ryan Fox make it big year for Kiwis
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer It would be a stretch to call 2022 the year of the Kiwi. But not by much. Steven Alker capped off his amazing run by…
Continue Reading Frappart becomes 1st woman ref for men’s World Cup match
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Stephanie Frappart of France became the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match…
Continue Reading Mizzou seeking bowl eligibility against rival Arkansas
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The situation could not seem simpler for Missouri heading into Friday’s rivalry game…
Continue Reading England forward Beth Mead sustains torn ACL
LONDON (AP) — England forward Beth Mead has sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Arsenal. The injury raises questions…
Continue Reading What fans can’t do in Qatar
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN After years of anticipation — and controversy — since Qatar was awarded the World Cup, the tournament finally got…
Continue Reading Paris 2024 organizers say budget likely to increase
PARIS (AP) — Organizers say the operating budget for the 2024 Paris Olympics is expected to go up by 10%, in part because of high inflation. The…
Continue Reading World Cup opener watched by 7.2 million viewers in US
NEW YORK (AP) — Ecuador’s 2-0 win over Qatar in this year’s World Cup opener was seen by 7.2 million television viewers in the United…
Continue Reading NL champ Phillies extend President Dombrowski through 2027
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies gave team President Dave Dombrowski a…
Continue Reading Ryder Cup: Colsaerts appointed European vice captain
LONDON (AP) — European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has appointed Nicolas Colsaerts as his third vice captain for next year’s event in Rome. The…
Continue Reading Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos…
Continue Reading US journalist says he was initially denied entry to a stadium because of rainbow t-shirt
By Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN Some people attending 2022 World Cup matches have said they have experienced difficulties in Qatar when trying to…
Continue Reading US journalist says he was initially denied entry to a stadium because of rainbow t-shirt
CNN By Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN Some people attending 2022 World Cup matches have said they have experienced difficulties in Qatar when trying…
Continue Reading Lukaku to miss Belgium’s World Cup opener, Hazard to start
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss his nation’s World Cup opener against Canada on Wednesday night and also could be…
Continue Reading Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia fans at the World Cup are in disbelief after their team shocked Argentina. The…
Continue Reading Loss for Messi and Argentina among biggest World Cup upsets
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The staggering loss for Lionel Messi and Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup is…
Continue Reading European tour starts a new season on 2 continents
By The Associated Press The European tour wrapped up its season on Sunday in Dubai. The new season starts four days later on two continents. The…
Continue Reading Tunisia holds Denmark 0-0 as Arab teams impress at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Alphonso Davies fully fit for Canada’s World Cup opener
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Canada winger Alphonso Davies is fully fit and on track to start his nation’s World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Wales asks FIFA why rainbow hats were removed at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Wales soccer federation says it asked FIFA for clarity on reports some Wales fans were stopped from taking rainbow-colored…
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