Lloris matches France record by starting World Cup match
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has matched France’s national team record of 142 appearances by starting a round-of-16 match against…
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Neymar could play against South Korea as Brazil coach gives positive outlook on star man
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Brazil national team head coach Tite said Neymar will play against South Korea in Monday’s last 16 World Cup match, if…
Continue Reading Lawrence hangs on to win South African Open
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thriston Lawrence held on to win his home South African Open by one shot despite a final-round 2-over 74 at the Blair Atholl…
Continue Reading FIFA official Wenger knocks teams protesting at World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA official Arsène Wenger took a shot at World Cup teams who tried to make political…
Continue Reading World Cup: Neymar set to return as Brazil faces South Korea
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Neymar appeared to have fully recovered from his ankle injury and is expected to return to the…
Continue Reading American soccer success in men’s World Cup remains a dream
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — American men’s soccer success on the world stage remains a dream. The U.S. men’s…
Continue Reading Messi’s sidekick Julián Álvarez flourishing at the World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — This season has been quite an education for Julián Álvarez. He has gone from being the…
Continue Reading Around 10 of the women who accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct expected to attend his Cleveland Browns debut vs. Houston, attorney says
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Around 10 of the more than two dozen women who accused Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct were…
Continue Reading Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar has become a political lightning rod, so it comes as no surprise that…
Continue Reading McIlroy says Norman rift began with his ‘brainwash’ comment
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Rory McIlroy is detailing how his relationship soured with Greg Norman in a lengthy interview with the Sunday…
Continue Reading Poland’s Meronk wins Australian Open men’s title
By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A superb 12-meter putt off the back of the last green for eagle was Adrian…
Continue Reading Andrew Mangiapane scores twice, Flames beat Capitals 5-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Andrew Mangiapane scored twice, Adam Ruzicka had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals…
Continue Reading Panthers snap Kraken’s seven-game win streak with 5-1 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe’s first-period scoring flurry and a standout performance in goal from Spencer…
Continue Reading Horvat lifts Canucks past road-weary Coyotes 3-2 in OT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game at 4:09 of overtime and the struggling Vancouver Canucks beat the…
Continue Reading Klubnik, No. 10 Clemson rout No. 24 UNC 39-10 for ACC title
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Backup quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 20 of 24 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown and…
Continue Reading Necas, Aho lead the way in Hurricanes’ 4-2 win over Kings
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Necas had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning…
Continue Reading Osborne, No. 15 UCLA women beat UC Santa Barbara 68-57
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Charisma Osborne scored 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, Kiki Rice added 14 points and No. 15 UCLA overcame a…
Continue Reading Simons’ career-best 45 points carries Portland past Utah
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored a career-high 45 points and blocked a potential 3-pointer with 4.6…
Continue Reading Shelton leads Loyola Marymount over Nevada 64-52
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Shelton scored 24 points to lead Loyola Marymount to a 64-52 victory over Nevada. Shelton sank 9 of 17 shots with three…
Continue Reading No. 2 Michigan beats Purdue 43-22 for Big Ten crown
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Edwards ran for 185 yards and a score, J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes and…
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