World Cup ticketing app problem delays fans at England-Iran
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Problems with FIFA’s mobile application for World Cup tickets caused hundreds of fans to miss…
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Top US diplomat in Qatar for soccer, talks amid Iran tension
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America’s top diplomat is in Qatar to hold talks as regional tensions remain high. Iran’s…
Continue Reading ‘Our dreams never came true.’ These men helped build Qatar’s World Cup, now they are struggling to survive
By Aimee Lewis, Pramod Acharya and Sugam Pokharel Kamal was standing outside a shop with other migrant workers, having finished yet another grueling…
Continue Reading Can the USMNT’s golden generation shine on the world stage?
By Issy Ronald, CNN When the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) walks onto the pitch in Qatar on Monday, it will be appearing at a…
Continue Reading Rangers fires Van Bronckhorst after run of poor results
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish club Rangers has fired manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst after a year in charge, saying the team’s recent run of…
Continue Reading STAT WATCH: 3 200-yard rushers in same game 1st since ’16
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Seven players rushed for at least 200 yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision over the weekend. Three did it…
Continue Reading Ronaldo downplays impact of tell-all pre-World Cup interview
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is unfazed by the drama created by his explosive pre-World Cup interview on…
Continue Reading Spain defender Carvajal misses World Cup practice with flu
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defender Dani Carvajal hasn’t practiced because of the flu two days before Spain’s debut at the World Cup. The Spanish…
Continue Reading FIFA threat makes World Cup teams nix ‘One Love’ armbands
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players pushed World Cup teams to back down…
Continue Reading Qatari police push back crowds at World Cup fan zone
By ISABEL DEBRE and STEPHEN WADE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The fan zone set up in central Doha has turned into a chaotic scene on the…
Continue Reading England vs. Iran: For Iranians, this World Cup is about more than football
By Issy Ronald, CNN For the last few months, soccer in Iran has witnessed small acts of defiance against the country’s regime amid widespread…
Continue Reading No. 17 UCLA looks to get back on track in visit to Cal
By The Associated Press UCLA look to bounce back from consecutive losses when the Bruins visit rival California in the regular season finale. Last…
Continue Reading Familiar theme: Chargers unable to hold late lead vs. Chiefs
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James allowed his first touchdown to Travis Kelce at the worst possible time.…
Continue Reading Utah Valley defeats Green Bay 79-56
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Led by Justin Harmon’s 18 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the Green Bay Phoenix 79-56 in a consolation…
Continue Reading Mount St. Mary’s wins 73-68 against Cal Poly
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Led by Jalen Benjamin’s 18 points, the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 73-68. The…
Continue Reading Boyle ruled out for Australia at World Cup with injury
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Australia winger Martin Boyle has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a knee injury. The team announced that Marco Tilio…
Continue Reading Sasser, Arceneaux lead No. 3 Houston over Oregon 66-56
By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Senior point guard Marcus Sasser scored 16 points to lead third-ranked Houston to a 66-56 win…
Continue Reading Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Spurs for 3rd straight win
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio…
Continue Reading Uijtendaal scores 30, Canisius defeats SUNY-Fredonia 98-52
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the SUNY-Fredonia Blue Devils 98-52 led by Siem Uijtendaal’s 30 points. The Golden…
Continue Reading Qatar makes World Cup debut in a controversial tournament of firsts
By Ben Church, CNN There have been 21 editions of the men’s World Cup since its inauguration in 1930 but Qatar 2022 is set to be a tournament…
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