Boxing bouts fixed at 2016 Olympics, investigation finds
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — An investigation has found that boxing bouts at the 2016 Olympics were fixed by “complicit and compliant” referees…
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Qatar added to 2021 F1 calendar as Gulf state secures 10-year deal to host races in country from 2023
By Ben Morse, CNN Formula 1 announced on Thursday that a Qatar Grand Prix has been added to the 2021 calendar and that the Gulf state had agreed a…
Continue Reading Spain calls up Barcelona teenager Gavi for Italy semifinal
MADRID (AP) — Luis Enrique has called up 17-year-old midfielder Gavi Páez for Spain’s semifinal against Italy next week. Gavi debuted for…
Continue Reading Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Formula One says Qatar will host a grand prix for the first time in November and then for 10 years from 2023.…
Continue Reading Weightlifter Kostova banned for doping again after comeback
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Former world champion weightlifter Boyanka Kostova has been banned for eight years for doping after making her…
Continue Reading Nordics call on handball to review women’s bikini uniform
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The five Nordic countries want the International Handball Federation “to review uniform rules in accordance with…
Continue Reading Athletics investigators take over Belarus Olympic case
MONACO (AP) — An investigation into two Belarus team officials who tried to force sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya on a flight from the Tokyo…
Continue Reading Afghan girls soccer team in Portugal gets surprise visit
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Girls from the Afghanistan national soccer team who were recently granted asylum in Portugal have had a surprise visit from…
Continue Reading Dustin Johnson: How ‘Grandpa’ led Team US’ young stars to Ryder Cup history
By Ben Morse, CNN He may only be 37 years old, but Dustin Johnson was the elder statesman of the US Ryder Cup team. But that doesn’t mean…
Continue Reading Covid surge after some Australians break lockdown to celebrate country’s biggest football event of the year
By Ben Westcott and Chandler Thornton, CNN Fans who gathered to watch two Victoria-based rivals play in one of Australia’s top sporting events…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Braves & Astros can clinch, MadBum in SanFran
By The Associated Press Atlanta can clinch its fourth consecutive NL East title Thursday night with a win at home over Philadelphia, which would…
Continue Reading Hello Palou: IndyCar’s new champion a breath of fresh air
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer IndyCar crowned a new champion this season and the fresh-faced Spaniard has been a breath of fresh air. Alex…
Continue Reading Former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer returns to Buckeye State
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer didn’t even try to downplay his homecoming. Jacksonville’s head coach…
Continue Reading Dodgers slam 4 HRs in 8th for 11-9 comeback win over Padres
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue Reading Tour Down Under cycling race canceled for 2nd year in a row
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — The scheduled season-opening cycling event on the 2022 men’s WorldTour and the women’s UCI ProTour has been canceled…
Continue Reading Contending Mariners win for 10th time in 11 games; A’s out
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners won for the 10th time in 11 games and stayed in the thick of the AL wild-card…
Continue Reading Beijing will open next year’s Winter Olympics to fans — but only if they live in China
By Nectar Gan, CNN The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be open to spectators — but only if they live in mainland China, the International…
Continue Reading Martinez helps Red Sox end slide with 6-0 win over Orioles
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — J.D. Martinez homered and drove in three runs to back a dominant pitching performance by Nathan…
Continue Reading Bryant’s sacrifice fly lifts Giants to win No 104
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Wood and three relievers combined for a four-hitter for San Francisco, Kris Bryant…
Continue Reading Bichette homers twice, Blue Jays top Yanks 6-5, tighten race
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette homered twice, including a tiebreaking drive off Clay Holmes in the eighth inning that…
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