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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Nancy hired as coach of MLS’s Columbus, leaves Montreal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wilfried Nancy has been hired to coach Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, replacing Caleb Porter. Nancy was born in…
Continue Reading Poland leader backs down from World Cup players’ bonus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has backed down from his initial declaration to award bonuses to the national soccer team for…
Continue Reading Players from all 3 US tours get together for QBE Shootout
By The Associated Press The final PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament of the year is the QBE Shootout and it has players from three main tours in America.…
Continue Reading South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — South Korea lost in the round of 16 of the World Cup and then lost its coach. The team was…
Continue Reading Hopman Cup tennis event to return in 2023 in Nice, France
LONDON (AP) — The Hopman Cup tennis competition that pairs one woman and one man from each participating country will return next year and be…
Continue Reading Nadal, Alcaraz to meet in exhibition at Las Vegas in March
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play each other in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 5. Nadal owns a…
Continue Reading Brazil dancing again after big win at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The joy and the dancing are back for five-time champion Brazil at the World Cup. Their big win…
Continue Reading England rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run
LONDON (AP) — England coach Eddie Jones has been fired less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup. Jones took charge of England after 2015 World…
Continue Reading Paulo Dybala, the Serie A standout not needed by Argentina
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Paulo Dybala posted a photo of himself on Instagram laughing along with his Argentina teammate…
Continue Reading No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Kevin Willard believed his new Maryland team would get off to a good start. But this has been a bit more than…
Continue Reading Samuel Eto’o sorry for altercation outside World Cup game
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon soccer federation president Samuel Eto’o was filmed apparently kicking a man to the…
Continue Reading Pettersson scores early in OT, Canucks beat Canadiens 7-6
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored 13 seconds into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Montreal…
Continue Reading Saudis in off-field win before Japan, Koreans exit World Cup
By JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Saudi Arabia had plenty to celebrate just hours continental soccer rivals Japan and…
Continue Reading Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — The New Orleans Saints were five minutes away from moving within one-half game of NFC…
Continue Reading St Louis Cards announcer McLaughlin arrested on DWI charge
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals television announcer Dan McLaughlin has been charged as a persistent offender of driving while intoxicated. He…
Continue Reading Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — Rookie Andrew Nembhard scored a season-high 31 points and added 13 assists and eight…
Continue Reading Dowd lifts Capitals to 3-2 win over Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nic Dowd scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 to snap a…
Continue Reading North Dakota State wins 67-62 over Portland
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Led by Boden Skunberg’s 20 points, the North Dakota State Bison defeated the Portland Pilots 67-62.…
Continue Reading Kyle Gibson, Orioles finalize $10M, 1-year contract
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract. The 35-year-old would receive a…
Continue Reading Odunewu’s 23 lead New Mexico State past Simon Fraser 77-35
By The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Shakiru Odunewu had 23 points in New Mexico State’s 77-35 win against Simon Fraser on Monday.…
Continue Reading Bradley leads No. 22 San Diego St over Troy 60-55
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Bradley scored 19 points and No. 22 San Diego State beat Troy 60-55. Darrion Trammell…
Continue Reading Kadri’s winner halts Coyotes’ comeback, Flames win 3-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:18 left in the third period and had two assists to lead the Calgary Flames…
Continue Reading No. 18 Gonzaga withstands scare from Kent St for 73-66 win
By TOMMY CONMY Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and No. 18 Gonzaga closed the game on an…
Continue Reading Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got the most important victory over Phoenix in Game 7 of the…
Continue Reading Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A relieved Tom Brady stepped to the podium with a big smile. “Just like we drew it up,” the…
Continue Reading Rockets outlast 76ers in 2 OTs; Harden 4 for 19 in return
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 27 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 24 to lead the Houston Rockets to a…
Continue Reading Bucks, Antetokounmpo hold off Magic 109-102
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored five of his 34 points in the final two minutes Monday night to…
Continue Reading Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally past Hawks
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Josh Giddey had 12 of his 17 points in the final period,…
Continue Reading Giannis’ 10-second (and more) FT routine draws more scrutiny
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is having issues at the foul line again. Not with his accuracy.…
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