Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. Wandering through the rustic outdoor…
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Embolo scores, doesn’t celebrate as Swiss win at World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Breel Embolo’s goal lifted Switzerland to a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa wants more in his 5th World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Mexico’s stalwart goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa stopped Robert Lewandowski, one of the…
Continue Reading ‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality
By Issy Ronald and Charlie Gibson, CNN Before anyone else has arrived, Ruben Dias is at Manchester City’s training ground, ready to begin his…
Continue Reading ‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality
CNN By Issy Ronald and Charlie Gibson, CNN Before anyone else has arrived, Ruben Dias is at Manchester City’s training ground, ready to begin…
Continue Reading Davis Cup: Italy beats US to reach semifinal with Canada
MÁLAGA, Spain (AP) — Italy has beaten the United States in a doubles decider to advance to the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in eight…
Continue Reading Promising Spain brings back the ‘tiki-taka’ at the World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — King Felipe VI was among those congratulating Spain after its 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in the…
Continue Reading Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar’s World Cup
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly…
Continue Reading Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan with much at…
Continue Reading Jack Eichel thankful to be having fun on the ice once again
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel is finally having fun playing hockey again, and he couldn’t be any more thankful. A…
Continue Reading Schools add amenities to make end-zone seats more attractive
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The end zones aren’t necessarily where you’ll find the cheap seats anymore at college football games.…
Continue Reading French minister pushes for human rights gesture at World Cup
PARIS (AP) — France’s sports minister has encouraged her country’s World Cup team to make a symbolic gesture in support of human rights, after…
Continue Reading Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Inflation isn’t going to hurt the bankrolls of sports team owners. In fact, it may help. While the uber-rich will…
Continue Reading Striker contest looming as Dutch face Ecuador at World Cup
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The contest between Ecuador striker Enner Valencia and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay…
Continue Reading Iran will have backup goalkeeper against Wales and star Bale
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand is likely sidelined after a scary injury in its World Cup…
Continue Reading Mahaney scores 20, Saint Mary’s beats Vanderbilt 75-65
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney scored 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Logan Johnson added 19 points, seven rebounds and eight assists and…
Continue Reading Bear scores winner, Canucks rally, surprise Avalanche 4-3
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ethan Bear snapped a tie with 8 minutes to go, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the injury-plagued…
Continue Reading No. 19 UCLA has easy time with Pepperdine in 100-53 win
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freshman Amari Bailey scored a career-best 19 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 17 points and…
Continue Reading Gibson stops 41, Ducks get 1st regulation win vs. Rangers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Gibson made 41 saves, Dmitry Kulikov had a goal and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks got…
Continue Reading Wiggins scores season-best 31 points, Warriors beat Clippers
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 31 points, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers during a key…
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