Benzema nets 2, Madrid wins 1st game after World Cup break
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored two late goals to lead Real Madrid to a tough 2-0 win at 10-man…
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Faes scores 2 own goals as Liverpool beats Leicester 2-1
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Leicester defender Wout Faes scored two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory on Friday which moved the…
Continue Reading SMU QB Tanner Mordecai says he’s transferring to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Quarterback Tanner Mordecai announced on social media Friday that he is transferring from SMU to Wisconsin. Mordecai tweeted…
Continue Reading Brentford hands West Ham 5th straight Premier League loss
LONDON (AP) — West Ham slumped to a fifth straight Premier League loss and was booed off the field by the home crowd following a 2-0 defeat to…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo makes big-money move to Saudi Arabian club
LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in a deal that is a landmark moment for Middle…
Continue Reading Saint Peter’s takes down Manhattan 67-57
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Corey Washington and Isiah Dasher scored 12 points each to help Saint Peter’s defeat Manhattan 67-57 on Friday. The Peacocks…
Continue Reading Packers’ Bakhtiari appears set for return Sunday vs. Vikings
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is expected to return to action Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings…
Continue Reading Gates scores 23 in Holy Cross’ 60-58 win against Bucknell
WORCESTER, Mass. — Led by Gerrale Gates’ 23 points, the Holy Cross Crusaders defeated the Bucknell Bison 60-58 on Friday. The Crusaders…
Continue Reading Nelson scores 25 as Navy defeats Boston University 75-58
BOSTON — Led by Tyler Nelson’s 25 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Boston University Terriers 75-58 on Friday. The Midshipmen are now…
Continue Reading Argentines have tattoo fever following World Cup triumph
By NATACHA PISARENKO and VÍCTOR R. CAIVANO Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s victory in the soccer World Cup…
Continue Reading Brazil mourns Pelé, who made every part of the country proud
By DAVID BILLER and DIANE JEANTET Associated Press Bocaina de Minas, BRAZIL (AP) — Down a dirt road in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Pelé’s…
Continue Reading Bucs’ Gabbert, brothers rescue people in Tampa chopper crash
By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert became an unexpected hero when a helicopter…
Continue Reading Wofford men’s basketball coach McAuley resigns
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford men’s basketball coach Jay McAuley has resigned less than four weeks after taking a leave of absence. The…
Continue Reading No. 14 Miami wins 9th straight, topping Notre Dame 76-65
By ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nigel Pack scored 21 points in his home state to lead No. 14 Miami over Notre Dame…
Continue Reading Maryland holds off No. 25 NC State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three…
Continue Reading No. 16 Maryland women beat Minnesota 107-85
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 22 points, Shyanne Sellers added 19 points with nine rebounds and No. 16 Maryland scored 30 points…
Continue Reading Jets’ Hardee a Pro Bowl selection driven by memory of mother
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Hardee gently brushed the snow from his mother’s gravestone enough…
Continue Reading Cardinals turn to David Blough, 4th starting QB in 4 weeks
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona will use its fourth starting quarterback in four games after David Blough was named the starter Friday for the…
Continue Reading Browns star Garrett respects decision to bench him 3 plays
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett says his failure to communicate with the team led to coach…
Continue Reading Marc Overmars recovering from ‘mild stroke,’ Antwerp says
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian club Royal Antwerp says former Barcelona and Arsenal winger Marc Overmars is recovering from a mild stroke. The 49-year-old…
Continue Reading Burton scores 31, Pitt beats No. 25 North Carolina 76-74
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jamarius Burton scored a career-high 31 points, Blake Hinson had seven points in the final…
Continue Reading Tua Tagovailoa officially out with concussion at New England
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game at New England after…
Continue Reading Tulane’s Pratt, Spears last game together in Cotton vs. USC
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There was plenty of speculation about Michael Pratt’s future and whether the Tulane…
Continue Reading PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it…
Continue Reading Aaron Judge is AP male athlete of year after setting HR mark
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has always stood out. With the imposing size and muscular frame of an NFL tight…
Continue Reading Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for ’94 World Cup, MLS
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971. Pelé…
Continue Reading Teenage striker Ilyes Housni signs 1st pro contract with PSG
PARIS (AP) — Teenage striker Ilyes Housni has signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, tying him to the French champion…
Continue Reading Lewandowski suspension temporarily lifted for Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to be available for Saturday’s Spanish league game against city rival…
Continue Reading Enmanuel, college player with 1 arm, becomes an inspiration
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Hansel Enmanuel became an internet sensation with videos showing the one-armed basketball star dunking with ease…
Continue Reading Enmanuel, college player with 1 arm, becomes an inspiration
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Hansel Enmanuel became an internet sensation with videos showing the one-armed basketball star dunking with ease…
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