Twilight for Busquets, last of Spain’s champs at World Cup
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Sergio Busquets reached soccer’s top step with Spain but now has been stung by La…
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TCU’s Garrett Riley is Broyles Award winner as top assistant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — TCU offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Garrett Riley is the winner of the Broyles Award as the top assistant…
Continue Reading Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If the Patriots are going to fix their ongoing issues on offense, they will have to…
Continue Reading Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers. The Rams…
Continue Reading MLB commissioner Manfred says 2023 ‘big year’ for A’s future
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will have their relocation fee waived if they decide to move to Las Vegas,…
Continue Reading Canadiens’ Carey Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadiens star Carey Price has apologized to people affected by the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in…
Continue Reading Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A chant of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” swept around the biggest stadium at the World Cup,…
Continue Reading Sacks finally come for Raiders pass rusher Chandler Jones
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones insisted his play hadn’t changed even if…
Continue Reading Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after ‘fighting it’ as coach
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Former Villanova coach Jay Wright says he is at ease with his decision to retire after saying…
Continue Reading Hakimi’s ‘Panenka’ penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot…
Continue Reading Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
TARIK EL-BARAKAH Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on…
Continue Reading France forward Giroud expects Mbappé to beat scoring records
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Olivier Giroud just broke the France national team’s goal-scoring record and he’s…
Continue Reading IOC warns Afghanistan over women’s sports and Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has warned that it could stop working with Afghanistan ahead of the next Olympics…
Continue Reading NBA adds Maurice Podoloff Trophy for team with best record
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer There’s now another trophy for NBA teams to chase. The league announced Tuesday that the team with the best…
Continue Reading Mercer beats Middle Georgia State 100-62
MACON, Ga. — Led by Jalyn McCreary’s 25 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Middle Georgia State Knights 100-62 on Tuesday. The Bears are…
Continue Reading Astros’ Peña helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources have access…
Continue Reading 2-time Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova reuniting with Bajin
By The Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova is reuniting with coach Sascha Bajin ahead of the 2023 tennis season. Pliskova…
Continue Reading Auburn’s top 2 pass rushers heading to NFL draft
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s top two pass rushers are leaving for the NFL. Defensive end Colby Wooden announced in a video on social media that…
Continue Reading Maye, Kancey, Elko, Verse highlight AP All-ACC selections
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year…
Continue Reading No. 6 UConn star Azzi Fudd out 3-6 weeks with knee injury
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn’s top scorer, Azzi Fudd, is expected to be out three to six weeks because of a right knee injury she suffered during…
Continue Reading Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was a solitary figure as he walked off the field following a World Cup…
Continue Reading Doctors say Pelé’s health improving, remains in hospital
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is improving, doctors said Tuesday. The 82-year-old Pelé has been hospitalized for a week to treat a…
Continue Reading FACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
By JANIE McCAULEY and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Stephen Curry is known for scoring deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court but even…
Continue Reading Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst…
Continue Reading Hockey’s history shows handful of non-white pioneers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Taffy Abel carried the American flag at the 1924 Olympics, where his team won silver in hockey. Henry Elmer…
Continue Reading Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has surgery, out of World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Arsenal says Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has undergone surgery on a knee injury that ended his involvement in the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Ake expects tough time marking teammate Álvarez at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Nathan Ake finds it difficult marking Julián Álvarez in training at Manchester City. He’s expecting his task to be even…
Continue Reading Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Morocco became the first Arab nation and only the fourth African nation to advance to the…
Continue Reading New Mexico State hiring investigator to probe fatal shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University announced Tuesday that it will hire an external, third-party investigator to review the events…
Continue Reading Belief is Croatia’s biggest weapon vs Brazil at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There’s no contest between Brazil and Croatia in terms of pupulation. Brazil has 200 million…
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