Jamaica holds France to a 0-0 draw in a surprising Women’s World Cup opener
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Jamaica produced one of the biggest surprises of the Women’s World Cup so far by holding France to…
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Titmus breaks women’s 400-freestyle world record at world championships in Japan
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Ariarne Titmus of Australia has broken the world record in the women 400-meter freestyle in a star-studded race that featured…
Continue Reading Alex Telles leaves Man United to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi team Al-Nassr
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alex Telles joined the slew of soccer stars heading to Saudi Arabia by completing a move from Manchester United to…
Continue Reading Australia retains Ashes as rain ruins England’s hopes of victory in 4th test
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Australia has retained the Ashes after rain prevented any play on the final day of the fourth test against England at…
Continue Reading Bob Marley instilled a love of soccer in his daughter, Cedella. Now she’s changing the lives of women and girls in Jamaica
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Football has consumed much of Cedella Marley’s life. But perhaps that should not come as a surprise. As the…
Continue Reading Netherlands scores early then shuts down Portugal 1-0 at Women’s World Cup
By ELLEN McINTYRE Associated Press DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Stefanie van der Gragt scored on a header in the 13th minute, leading Netherlands to…
Continue Reading Marta enters her sixth Women’s World Cup seeking scoring record, Brazil’s first championship
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Brazil starts its ninth appearance in the Women’s World Cup trying to remain…
Continue Reading Russia’s Zvonareva banned from entering Poland for WTA 250 tournament
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva has been banned from entering Poland, the country’s Ministry of the Interior says.…
Continue Reading Amanda Ilestedt’s late goal gives Sweden 2-1 win over South Africa at Women’s World Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Amanda Ilestedt scored in the 89th minute to give Sweden a 2-1 win over South…
Continue Reading Late Sweden winner denies South Africa historic Women’s World Cup draw; Netherlands wins
By Aimee Lewis and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — South Africa was denied what would have been a historic draw for the country as Sweden scored…
Continue Reading Endy RodrÃguez hits his 1st major league home run to help the Pirates beat the Angels 3-0
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Endy RodrÃguez hit his first major league homer, five Pittsburgh pitchers combined on a…
Continue Reading Gelof hits first major league homer, Brown connects to help A’s snap skid against Astros, win 4-1
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, Zack Gelof hit his first…
Continue Reading As Spurs get ready for Wembanyama, a new practice home is taking shape
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are about to get a new practice home just in time for No. 1 draft…
Continue Reading England won, but it was a far from convincing start to its Women’s World Cup bid
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer SYDNEY (AP) — At least England’s campaign got off to a winning start at the Women’s World Cup. That was…
Continue Reading Copper ties her career-high with 29 points, Sky beats Storm 90-75 to snap skid, extend Seattle’s
SEATTLE (AP) — Kahleah Copper matched her career-high with 29 points, making all 11 of her free throw attempts, to help the Chicago Sky beat…
Continue Reading New Zealand Women’s World Cup team evacuated because of hotel fire in second security incident
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A man has been charged with arson after several small fires broke out Saturday…
Continue Reading Frelick’s exceptional debut performance helps Brewers rally to beat Braves 4-3
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick went 3 for 3, drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and made two…
Continue Reading Abrams stays hot, homers on his bobblehead night as the Nationals rout the Giants 10-1
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ Abrams homered on his bobblehead night, Josiah Gray earned his first win since June 30 and…
Continue Reading Christian Vázquez and Michael A. Taylor deliver key hits in 7th, lead Twins past White Sox 3-2
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Christian Vázquez drove in the tying run and Michael A. Taylor followed with an RBI single, all…
Continue Reading Campusano homers and gets 4 hits as the Padres rout the Tigers 14-3
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Luis Campusano had four hits, including a home run, and the San Diego Padres routed the Detroit Tigers…
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