‘Our pride’: Morocco keeps Africa’s hope alive in World Cup
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and DENG MACHOL Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — For many in Africa, Morocco’s underdog performance is the best story in…
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Tournament favorite Brazil out of World Cup after losing to Croatia on penalties
By Ben Church, CNN Brazil, the favorite to win this year’s World Cup, is out of Qatar 2022 after losing to Croatia on penalties 1-1 (4-2) in…
Continue Reading Neymar ties Pelé’s record but loses again at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down…
Continue Reading Nike Hoop Summit to feature women’s game for 1st time
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Nike Hoop Summit, an annual event that pits top U.S. high school players against a team of International players…
Continue Reading TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Max Duggan is The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the…
Continue Reading Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Luka Modric’s quest continues…
Continue Reading Morocco coach skeptical World Cup can open door to Europe
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has guided his team to the World Cup quarterfinals. It’s…
Continue Reading 2 low-ranked French tennis players get life bans for fixing
LONDON (AP) — Two low-ranked French tennis players have been banned from the sport for life after being found guilty of match-fixing by a hearing…
Continue Reading Grinnell sets NCAA record with 111 3-point shots vs Emmaus
GRINNELL, Iowa (AP) — Grinnell College has set an NCAA men’s basketball record for 3-point attempts when it tried every one of its 111 shots from…
Continue Reading Tage Thompson’s 5-goal outing showcases his sizeable ability
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson has gone from being an oversized afterthought on the Buffalo Sabres roster to…
Continue Reading Tennessee high school sports org votes to allow NIL deals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The rulemaking arm of Tennessee’s high school sports oversight organization has made a change that allows student…
Continue Reading Roger Federer denied entry to Wimbledon grounds by overly eager security guard
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Diehard Wimbledon fans know how hard it can be to get into the grounds of the famed tennis tournament, with spectators often…
Continue Reading Top 100 tennis player Majchrzak gets provisional doping ban
LONDON (AP) — Top 100 tennis player Kamil Majchrzak has been provisionally suspended for doping after testing positive for banned substances at…
Continue Reading Russia may join sports events in Asia ahead of 2024 Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee will examine a proposal for athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to resume…
Continue Reading Portugal coach: Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Portugal coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave Qatar after being dropped from the starting…
Continue Reading Morocco’s diaspora in Europe rallies behind World Cup squad
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Morocco has the highest proportion of players born overseas for any team playing at the World…
Continue Reading Bundesliga schedule back to normal next season
BERLIN (AP) — Next season’s Bundesliga season will start on Aug. 18 and conclude the following May without interruption apart from its usual…
Continue Reading For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — An emerald inscribed for a Mughal emperor. A Safavid-period knotted wool carpet. An Ottoman-era…
Continue Reading Long jumper accused of false information to get Olympic spot
MONACO (AP) — A long jumper and two officials from Albania could face bans after they were accused of submitting false information that helped the…
Continue Reading Griner in ‘good spirits’ in US after Russian prisoner swap
By LEKAN OYEKANMI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Brittney Griner returned to the United States Friday and was reunited with…
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