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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss the rest of the season with his…

By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The streets of Argentina turned into a party Tuesday as the national team beat…

By The Associated Press TCU football coach Sonny Dykes is among the many mourning the death of Mike Leach. Leach died this week at the age of 61…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Closer Kenley Jansen has arrived in Boston, where fans are still stewing over the loss of Xander…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — No. 24 Mississippi State will be playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois on Jan. 2 in Tampa, Florida. That is one…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released running back Damien Williams, the veteran who was slowed by an early season rib…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Luka Modric pulled his shirt up over his face as he trudged over to the sideline. Croatia’s…

By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State didn’t get to control its playoff destiny after losing to rival Michigan at the…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Julián Álvarez carried Argentina into another World Cup final with his surging runs and a…

TARIK EL BARAKAH and BARBARA SURK Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Hind Sabouni bristles with pride as she recalls her country’s…

NEW YORK — Led by Isaiah Wilkins’ 22 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the Saint Francis Terriers 63-57 on Tuesday. The Lancers improved…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired ex-Arkansas and NFL assistant Dowell Loggains as the Gamecocks’ new offensive coordinator and…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the final four games of the season…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A second bronze medal will be awarded to end a dispute over third place in women’s skicross at the Beijing Olympics.…

MARTIN, Tenn. — Led by Parker Stewart’s 23 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Bethel (TN) Wildcats 103-75 on Tuesday. The Skyhawks…

OMAHA, Neb. — Led by Marquel Sutton’s 29 points, the Omaha Mavericks defeated the Midland Warriors 104-72 on Tuesday. The Mavericks moved to…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas starting forward Aaliyah Moore tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and will miss the remainder of the…

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies added right-hander Pierce Johnson to their bullpen as they signed the Denver native to a $5 million, one-year…

DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas hired Eric Morris as its football coach Tuesday, bringing in a former small college coach in Texas who spent the…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry absolutely believes his position coach…

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi has tied the record for most appearances at the World Cup by playing for the 25th time for Argentina at…

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — American actor Michael B. Jordan is part of the new ownership group of Premier League club Bournemouth. The club…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease will receive the largest amount in the new $50 million…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Max Homa thinks every golfer worries to some degree about losing their game when they step away. He went through a…