Biden order aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order designed to impose sanctions on criminals,…
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Delayed Asian Games rescheduled to start in September 2023
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The Olympic Council of Asia has rescheduled the delayed Asian Games to start on Sept. 23 next year in Hangzhou. The 19th edition…
Continue Reading Sam Kerr becomes first female player to be on global cover of a FIFA game
By Ben Morse, CNN Australia striker Sam Kerr will become the first female player to feature on the global front cover of the popular football game,…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan’s penalty clinches US victory at Concacaf W over Canada
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) won the CONCACAF Women’s Championship with a 1-0 victory against Canada in…
Continue Reading Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu retires from competition
By Jessie Yeung, Emiko Jozuka and Junko Ogura, CNN Japanese all-time great figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu announced his retirement from competition on…
Continue Reading Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller sidelined after discovering testicular tumor
By Ben Church, CNN Borussia Dortmund‘s new striker Sébastien Haller has been sidelined indefinitely after he discovered a testicular tumor,…
Continue Reading Suit yourself: Baker buys new threads for All-Star coaches
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game suits Dusty Baker — or more precisely, his coaching staff. Managing the American League as skipper of the…
Continue Reading No new record but third gold for Rojas in triple jump
By LUIS RUIZ AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The best triple jumper on the planet is now a three-time world champion. And even though there…
Continue Reading Reality check: filming starts ahead of Asian league’s launch
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The East Asia Super League has started production on a reality TV series covering the inaugural season of the…
Continue Reading Lyles celebrates 25th with cruise through world qualifying
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles looked to his right and saw no one. He glanced over again, and still seeing nobody…
Continue Reading Trout placed on injured list; will captain Team USA in WBC
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Trout will not play in the All-Star Game, but the Los Angeles Angels slugger is hoping to be…
Continue Reading Juan Soto overcomes JRod, contract talk to win HR Derby
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term…
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Bend hoopsters take to the streets of Salem — and win
The Bend team just won the Oregon Hoopla 3v3 championship over the weekend in Salem: Mason Chambers, Brady Kennedy, Andrew Imhoff and Jack Foley…
Continue Reading US beats Canada for W Championship title, ’24 Olympic berth
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Alex Morgan converted on a penalty in the 78th minute and the U.S. national team won…
Continue Reading Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu stepping away from competitive skating
By KOJI UEDA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu says he is stepping away from competitive figure skating. He left…
Continue Reading HR Derby: Juan Soto defeats Julio Rodriguez in final
LOS ANGELES (AP) — =Washington’s Juan Soto defeated Seattle’s Julio Rodriguez 19-18 in the final to capture the Home Run Derby title at Dodger…
Continue Reading Steph Curry steps out of comfort zone as host of The ESPYS
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off leading the Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship, Stephen Curry is hosting The…
Continue Reading Cubs draft son of ex-Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The McGwire family is set to see the other side of things in one of baseball’s best rivalries. Mason McGwire, son of 12-time…
Continue Reading Contreras brothers enjoying being on same All-Star squad
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Willson and William Contreras will become the fifth brothers to start together in the All-Star…
Continue Reading Kershaw & Ohtani starriest All-Stars in Hollywood
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw are two-way praisers. Six miles from Hollywood’s Walk of…
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