Pelé added to Portuguese dictionary as an adjective for ‘out of the ordinary’
By George Ramsay, CNN Should you ever need a reminder of how good Pelé was at football, just look up his name in a Portuguese dictionary. The…
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Sánchez Flores out as Getafe coach with team struggling
MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Getafe says Quique Sánchez Flores is no longer the coach with the team slumping toward the end of the season. The…
Continue Reading Dortmund captain Marco Reus extends contract another year
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has extended his contract with the club to the end of next season. His old contract…
Continue Reading Nearly half fail new FIFA test to get player agent license
ZURICH (AP) — Nearly half the candidates failed a new FIFA exam to work as a player agent in soccer. FIFA says 52% of the 3,800 candidates…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby entrant Wild On Ice euthanized after injury
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Wild On Ice has been euthanized after dropping out of the Kentucky Derby with a left leg injury following a morning workout…
Continue Reading Former Czech soccer head gets prison term for fraud
PRAGUE (AP) — The former head of the Czech Republic soccer association has been convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison. Prague’s…
Continue Reading AP source: Jaguars LT Robinson facing suspension for PEDs
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam…
Continue Reading Algeria, Egypt among 4 bids to host 2027 African Cup
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Algeria and Egypt are among four bidders competing to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations. Botswana and a co-hosting project…
Continue Reading Slovakian tennis player Andrej Martin handed doping ban
LONDON (AP) — Slovakian tennis player Andrej Martin has been handed a 14-month ban for breaching doping rules. The 33-year-old Martin tested…
Continue Reading City-United FA Cup final to be affected by train strike
LONDON (AP) — Traveling to the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London just got much harder for fans of the two Manchester clubs. The British…
Continue Reading Man City lets hair down to confirm Premier League dominance
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Erling Haaland undid his ponytail and released his flowing blond locks moments before finishing off Arsenal in a…
Continue Reading Players reimbursing fans and the interim manager getting sacked: How Tottenham Hotspur fell into disrepair
By Matias Grez, CNN Four years ago, on a warm Spanish summer’s evening in Madrid, Tottenham Hostpur was just 90 minutes away from reaching the…
Continue Reading Heat, with another closing kick, reach Round 2 of playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A chance to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks was in his hands, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could have used…
Continue Reading Knicks show toughness, togetherness in overpowering Cavs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tougher from start to finish, the New York Knicks bullied the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first…
Continue Reading New Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reflects on ‘poor decision’ that led to Boston Celtics departure
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Ime Udoka addressed the “poor decision” that led to his departure from the Boston Celtics as he was announced as…
Continue Reading Rozner shoots 63, early leader at Korea Championship
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Antoine Rozner shot 9-under 63 and led the Korea Championship by four strokes after the first round of the European…
Continue Reading Second straight collapse caps Bucks’ stunningly early exit
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and believing they…
Continue Reading Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had his highest-scoring game in more than…
Continue Reading Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler was an extraordinary playmaker while leading the Miami Heat to one of the most…
Continue Reading Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, Cardinals lose to Giants
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mitch Haniger scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning following a…
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