Most World Cup team bases in Qatar in and around capital
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA says three-quarters of the 32 teams at the World Cup in Qatar will live within a 10-kilometer radius in and around the capital…
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Nigeria’s golden girl Tobi Amusan causes stir after world record win at World Athletics Championships
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has caused a stir after smashing a world record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles in the…
Continue Reading Bayern signs French teen Mathys Tel in deal worth up to $30M
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed French teenager Mathys Tel from Rennes for a reported fee of up to $30.6 million. The 17-year-old Tel plays…
Continue Reading Russia eyes 2024 Paris Olympics despite sports bans
PARIS (AP) — Russia is making plans for its athletes to live and compete in the French capital when the Paris Olympics start in 2024 even though…
Continue Reading Tadej Pogacar to skip Spanish Vuelta, focus on 1-day races
BRUSSELS (AP) — Two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar won’t compete at the Spanish Vuelta next month. His team says he will instead…
Continue Reading Ronaldo back at Man United, future shrouded in uncertainty
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United remains shrouded in uncertainty after the Portugal great returned to…
Continue Reading Australian rugby league club apologizes for ‘mismanagement’ of pride jersey release after several players refuse to wear it
By Ben Morse, CNN An Australian rugby league club has apologized for its “mismanagement” of the release of its pride jersey after several…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Subway Series rolls, Ortiz honor, missing Cards
By The Associated Press Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso swing away as the Subway Series starts up at Citi Field on Tuesday night with both New York teams…
Continue Reading Russian expert at Griner’s trial discusses medical cannabis
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday…
Continue Reading Report: Tokyo Olympic board member under investigation
TOKYO (AP) — Prosecutors have searched the home of former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive board member Haruyuki Takahashi in…
Continue Reading Future Dodger? Juan Soto, lowly Nats cool off LA in 4-1 win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto’s RBI triple capped a four-run fifth inning and the lowly Washington Nationals…
Continue Reading Mariners get back to winning formula, hold off Rangers 4-3
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — In the midst of their July surge back into playoff contention, it’s become clear the Seattle…
Continue Reading Tony Kemp homers, hits 2-run 2B as A’s beat streaking Astros
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tony Kemp homered and hit a two-run double, Skye Bolt added a two-run shot, and the…
Continue Reading Kelly brilliant on mound, D-backs beat skidding Giants 7-0
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Merrill Kelly threw eight innings of three-hit ball, Carson Kelly had a pair of doubles and the…
Continue Reading Rockies’ Kris Bryant has foot discomfort, will get evaluated
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant will undergo evaluation for the foot issue that kept him from playing Monday night.…
Continue Reading Some rugby league players in Australia refuse pride jersey
SYDNEY (AP) — Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear…
Continue Reading Guardians’ Plesac throws ball out of Fenway, Bosox end skid
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Cleveland pitcher Zach Plesac threw the ball completely out of Fenway Park as the grounds crew began…
Continue Reading Greinke’s sharp stuff helps Royals cruise past Angels 7-0
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke is getting to the point in his career where it seems as though just about…
Continue Reading Nico Hoerner’s double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for their fifth…
Continue Reading Freeland sparkles as Rockies top Brewers 2-0 to avoid sweep
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Freeland pitched four-hit ball over innings, Daniel Bard worked his way out of a…
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