US Open champion Raducanu loses to qualifier Wang in Linz
LINZ, Austria (AP) — Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu has upset U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-7 (0), 7-5 in the second round of the Upper…
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Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on status
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he…
Continue Reading After choosing US over Mexico, Ricardo Pepi faces El Tri
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Ricardo Pepi chose to play for the United States against Mexico and on Friday he’ll get to play soccer for the…
Continue Reading Catching on: Big Ten receivers putting up some big numbers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer In a conference known for stodgy offenses and hard-hitting defenses, Big Ten receivers are putting up some gaudy…
Continue Reading Casinos have best quarter ever; 2020 total exceeded already
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — America’s commercial casinos are marking the industry’s best quarter ever and…
Continue Reading Joens returns, helps No. 12 Iowa State women knock off Omaha
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Lexi Donarski scored 18 points, making six 3-pointers, Ashley Joens added 15 points and No. 12 Iowa State beat Omaha 65-38 in a…
Continue Reading Big 12 eyeing as many as 9 of 10 teams bowl-eligible
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The bizarre nature of the college football season in the Big 12 can be summed up by the…
Continue Reading Immobile latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifier
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy forward Ciro Immobile has become the latest player to withdraw from the Azzurri squad ahead of Friday’s World Cup…
Continue Reading No. 4 Maryland routs Longwood 97-67 without injured Miller
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Angel Reese had 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 4 Maryland to a 97-67 victory over…
Continue Reading NFL’s 1st 17-game season lurks amid talk of rest, recovery
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer NFL players aren’t sure how much difference a 17th game will make in the regular season. The league…
Continue Reading Mets’ Alderson claims New York a deterrent in GM search
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Mets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club’s dragging search…
Continue Reading Chubb tests positive for COVID-19, could miss NE game
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn’t have much time to celebrate their biggest win this season before being hit…
Continue Reading Brazil veteran Formiga to retire from international soccer
SAO PAULO (AP) — After competing in seven World Cups, 43-year-old midfielder Formiga is set to play her farewell match for Brazil this month.…
Continue Reading Bayern fans step up protests against club’s ties to Qatar
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich fans have been stepping up their public criticism of the club for its ties to World…
Continue Reading Still 5 months away, Harry Higgs has the Masters on his mind
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Harry Higgs has been thinking about the Masters ever since he made a 6-foot par putt on the final hole of the PGA…
Continue Reading Column: Golf stars should be paid more if they earn it
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has some untouchable records on the PGA Tour. One of them that probably will be reached at some point is…
Continue Reading Korda, Nakashima, Alcaraz win on day one of Next Gen Finals
MILAN (AP) — Americans Brandon Nakashima and Sebastian Korda and favorite Carlos Alcaraz of Spain have all won on the opening day of the Next Gen…
Continue Reading Penguins settle suit over ex-minors coach accused of assault
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have settled a federal lawsuit filed by a former minor league assistant coach and his wife. Jarrod and…
Continue Reading Sports court sets date for Cardiff appeal over Sala transfer
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Court of Arbitration of Sport has set a two-day hearing for soccer club Cardiff’s appeal against paying Nantes…
Continue Reading US cricket team to host Ireland in white-ball tour
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) — The United States will host a top-tier cricket nation for the first time in December when Ireland visits for a multi-format…
Continue Reading FIFA sets January date for best player award ceremony
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA’s annual awards to honor the world’s best players and coaches in the 2020-21 season will be held on Jan. 17. A virtual…
Continue Reading Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty
LONDON (AP) — Soccer star Marcus Rashford has received an honorary award from Prince William for his successful campaign to provide free meals to…
Continue Reading PGA Tour Champions wraps up 2-year super season in Phoenix
By The Associated Press The PGA Tour Champions heads to the end of its two-year “super season” with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in…
Continue Reading Giro organizers outline 6 more stages of next year’s race
MILAN (AP) — Six more stages of next year’s Giro d’Italia have been revealed as race organizers continue their staggered presentation of the…
Continue Reading Browns, Teller agree to 4-year $56.8 million extension
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns right guard Wyatt Teller has agreed to a four-year, $56.8 million contract…
Continue Reading Germany defender Süle positive for virus, 4 more quarantined
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Germany defender Niklas Süle has tested positive for the coronavirus and four more players are in…
Continue Reading European Tour rebranded, doubling total prize fund to $200M+
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The European Tour is being rebranded as the DP World Tour starting next year. It marks the end of an era for the…
Continue Reading Injured Tielemans out of Belgium’s World Cup qualifiers
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has been ruled out of his national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches because of…
Continue Reading Injured Pogba to miss France’s World Cup qualifiers
PARIS (AP) — Paul Pogba will miss France’s World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury. Video footage on…
Continue Reading Bears rookie QB Fields nearly has his moment vs Steelers
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields nearly had his moment in the spotlight on “Monday…
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