Xabi Alonso says he’s staying at Bayer Leverkusen, dismisses speculation
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Coach Xabi Alonso is concentrating on Bayer Leverkusen and has dismissed speculation linking him with some of Europe’s…
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Qatar expresses interest in hosting Rugby League World Cup, organizers say
LONDON (AP) — Qatar’s push to be a central hub on the global sporting landscape could see the emirate be an unlikely host of a Rugby League World…
Continue Reading Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix
By LUCA BRUNO and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press CASTEL BOLOGNESE, Italy (AP) — Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of…
Continue Reading From major champion to TV analyst, how Trevor Immelman prepares to cover star-studded field at the PGA Championship
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Oak Hill Country Club’s East Course has undergone substantial transformations since the last time it hosted the…
Continue Reading Formula One’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix canceled because of deadly floods in Italy
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — This weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in northern Italy has been canceled because of deadly floods. Formula One said it…
Continue Reading New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo Germán ejected; faces suspension for ‘extremely sticky’ substance
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was ejected from his team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday…
Continue Reading 10K world record-holder Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya suspended for suspected doping
MONACO (AP) — Kenyan distance runner Rhonex Kipruto has been suspended for suspected doping. The Athletics Integrity Unit says the 10-kilometer…
Continue Reading Nikola Jokić’s triple-double pushes the Denver Nuggets to Game 1 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić made even more history and recorded yet another triple-double to inspire the Denver Nuggets to a…
Continue Reading Katie Taylor worries loss of Olympic boxing would be ‘huge blow’ to the sport
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Katie Taylor had Olympic dreams long before she became one of the faces of women’s professional…
Continue Reading Four Evenepoel teammates leave Giro after testing positive for COVID
BRUSSELS (AP) — Four teammates of world champion Remco Evenepoel have tested positive for the coronavirus and followed the Soudal Quick-Step leader…
Continue Reading UFC maintains links with Russian fighters and others connected to sanctioned Chechen warlord despite Ukraine invasion
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The video looks like a gun advertisement – on steroids. Shot in the style of a music video, with quick edits and a…
Continue Reading Smart ball technology to be trialed at rugby’s U20 world championship
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer World Rugby will trial smart ball technology at the under-20 world championship in South Africa next month. It will…
Continue Reading Noda hits tying grand slam in 7th, A’s beat Diamondbacks 9-8 in 12 innings
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda hit a tying grand slam in the seventh inning, Esteury Ruiz drove in the…
Continue Reading Nepal’s Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount…
Continue Reading Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo’s…
Continue Reading Ober, Farmer lead Twins to 5-1 victory over Kershaw, Dodgers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bailey Ober allowed one run in six innings, Kyle Farmer homered and drove in three runs, and the…
Continue Reading Bart’s routine fly drops for an RBI double as Giants deal Phillies 3rd straight loss
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joey Bart’s routine pop fly turned into a tiebreaking RBI double and the San Francisco Giants…
Continue Reading Perez has 2-run double in Kansas City’s 5-run 2nd, Royals beat Padres 5-4
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run double in Kansas City’s five-run second, Brady Singer pitched…
Continue Reading Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last…
Continue Reading Alvarez, McCormick each have 2 hits, Astros beat Cubs 7-3
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez had two hits and drove in two runs and Chas McCormick added two hits and made a…
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