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BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in 100 days and Human Rights Watch on Friday has again urged FIFA and the host nation to…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets so it could meet the Spanish…

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court on has handed down suspended sentences and fines to 10 fans of Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv after…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Standing among rows of Iowa cornstalks, Nico Hoerner had Johnny Bench on his left and Billy…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited…

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and…

LEXINGTON John Calipari’s push for upgraded practice facilities for his Kentucky basketball team drew a sharp jab from Wildcats football coach Mark…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer There are no Latino general managers left in Major League Baseball after the Detroit Tigers fired Al Avila.…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Davis went into last year’s preseason games knowing that he was going to be one…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener at Pittsburgh could go a long way toward…

BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson set the course record at Galgorm Castle Golf Club with a 9-under 61 to open a…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys’…

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investigation concluded the Vancouver Whitecaps’ response to allegations of misconduct by former women’s…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a story published August 11, 2022, about the arrest of former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on suspicion of driving while…

By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Zamir White has been fighting since before he was…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke worked out of trouble to hold Chicago scoreless into the seventh inning, and…

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced Mitch Trubisky as the starting quarterback Thursday for the team’s preseason…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sylvia Fowles is nearing the end of her 15-year WNBA career, leaving as the league’s career…

TORONTO (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil beat top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in windy conditions Thursday to reach the National…

MONTREAL (AP) — Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinals Thursday, beating No. 14 Roberto Bautista Agut…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Oscar Gonzalez knocked in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the 10th inning and the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Jason Day have reason to feel lucky to be even in the PGA Tour’s…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Faber has been named the general manager of Texas Motor Speedway. The move Thursday came after the promotion of Rob…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been sidelined by an unspecified illness. He was sent home after reporting he…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has formally moved the World Cup start up by one day to Nov. 20. It gives host nation Qatar an…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The contract standoff between the Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith continued Thursday…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says tight end Adam Shaheen is back with the…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are the 14th different NFL team for journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson.…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner will require hip surgery and is expected to miss the…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Jets…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer AP Sports Writer (AP) — New England Patriots running back James White has announced his retirement after eight…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has returned for the finale of a series against the Texas…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Eric Kendricks is forming a bond quickly with new Minnesota Vikings linebacker partner Jordan…

BOSTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his daughter into the school was…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked its 12-man roster for the opening second-round window of World Cup qualifying. The…

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has fired its coach barely three months before the start of the World Cup in Qatar. The Moroccan soccer federation…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid starts the Spanish league season overflowing with confidence that it can…

LONDON (AP) — Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead is retiring from the sport. The 32-year-old Muirhead secured Britain’s only gold medal at…

LONDON (AP) — English rugby club Exeter will stop playing its “Tomahawk Chop” chant during games as part of a rebrand to move away from a…

LONDON (AP) — Defender Millie Bright has signed a new three-year contract with Chelsea after helping England win the Women’s European…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa would rather chat with Tom Brady than answer questions about him taking his job. Tagovailoa spent time talking…

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Albert Pujols and Nolan Arenado homered and combined for seven hits and left-hander Jose Quintana…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz’s converted a penalty kick in…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Top Atlanta prospect Vaughn Grissom homered onto Lansdowne Street in his major league debut to lead…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit an RBI single that capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning off NL ERA…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Sami Whitcomb added 15 points and the New York Liberty…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist and Canada opened play in the postponed world junior hockey championship with a 5-2…

TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays have been rained out in what was supposed to be the…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Magneuris Sierra hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, then doubled home the go-ahead run in…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team…