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By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0. Wahbi…

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has reinstated the appeal of a former University of Connecticut women’s soccer player who lost her…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Australia has advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating Denmark 1-0 on…

MILAN (AP) — Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin has died after being struck by a truck while training. He was 51. Rebellin was riding near the town of…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Mike Weir is the next Presidents Cup captain for the International team. The Canadian star will lead his team in the…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar is undergoing ankle treatment in a swimming pool to try to recover in time to play again at the World Cup.…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing…

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye has put up big numbers all season for No. 24 North Carolina. Now he has a…

By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia is giving football coach Neal Brown another chance. The school said Wednesday that Brown will keep his…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the legacy of the team’s “Golden Generation” is…

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider. Mattingly previously spent…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil brought a lot of attacking power to the World Cup but it’s been the defense impressing…

LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Integrity Agency says former top-10 professional tennis player Fernando Verdasco has accepted a voluntary…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — John Herdman wants to remain as Canada’s coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America…

MILAN (AP) — World champion Remco Evenepoel will compete in next year’s Giro d’Italia. It will be the first time a reigning world champion has…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For Harry Kane the wait for a first goal at this World Cup goes on. Kane was substituted after…

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — One important person stands to potentially benefit from the latest Juventus scandal that has sent…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA , Qatar (AP) — When Belgium’s “Golden Generation” meets Croatia’s accomplished veterans in a decisive…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — It’s the middle of the afternoon and Jada Williams begins a live stream on Instagram. In a…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Some high school athletes are banking big bucks thanks to changes that allow them to accept…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is day to day after sustaining a pelvic injury during his team’s 1-0 World Cup win against Iran…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — One day after Iran and Wales were eliminated at the World Cup, FIFA has given a public assurance that rainbow items and banners…

By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — For soccer lovers in Ukraine, Russia’s invasion and the devastation it has wrought…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 22 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Anfernee Simons and the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Two years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six…

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Terrance Thompson scored a career-high 15 points to lead SIU Edwardsville 89-54 on Tuesday night for its fifth straight…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Malik Miller scored 26 points and Morgan State defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg on Tuesday night. Khalil Turner added 21…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jaxson Robinson and Gideon George scored 15 points each and BYU made a program-record 19 3-pointers in beating Westminster…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer UAB has hired former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer as its next head coach. UAB athletic director Mark Ingram announced…

By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Micah Parrish hit a 3-pointer from the left corner with 2.4 seconds left to give host No. 24…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jayden Gardner made a go-ahead jumper with 39.9 seconds left and blocked Jett Howard’s…

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Tyree Appleby scored 20 of his season-high 32 points in the second half and Wake Forest beat Wisconsin 78-75 in the ACC/Big…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Dillon Dube scored short-handed and had two assists, and the Flames spoiled Matthew Tkachuk’s return to Calgary by…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Marcus Shaver Jr. scored 19 points as Boise State beat Cal Northridge 55-46 on Tuesday night. Shaver added five rebounds and…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kris Murray had career highs of 31 points and 20 rebounds and Iowa defeated Georgia Tech 81-65 on Tuesday night in the…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kevin Hayes scored two goals, Carter Hart made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a…

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Led by Ryan Dufault’s 19 points, the Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the North Central (MN) Rams 111-63 on Tuesday night.…

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Led by Nik Mains’ 19 points, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks defeated the Ottawa (AZ) Spirit 82-51 on Tuesday night. The…

THIBODAUX, La. — Led by Latrell Jones’ 23 points, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the Champion Christian Tigers 115-50 on Tuesday night.…

LAFAYETTE, La. — Led by Jordan Brown’s 27 points, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Loyola-New Orleans Wolf Pack 104-70 on…

WASHINGTON — Led by Geoff Sprouse’s 25 points, the American Eagles defeated the Albany Great Danes 88-62 on Tuesday night. Jonathan Beagle…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Led by Donovan Ivory’s 20 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Montana Grizzlies 64-54 on Tuesday night.…

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Lue Williams had 16 points in Tarleton State’s 75-65 win against Weber State on Tuesday night. Williams shot 5 for…

OXFORD, Ohio — Led by Morgan Safford’s 26 points, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks defeated the Jackson State Tigers 95-78 on Tuesday night. Coltie…

CLINTON, S.C. — Led by Crosby James’ 18 points, the Presbyterian Blue Hose defeated the VMI Keydets 72-57 on Tuesday night. The Blue Hose…

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Angel Reese scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 11 LSU held off Southeastern Louisiana 63-55 to remain…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has moved the Dec. 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers to “Sunday Night Football.” The game…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Casey Morsell scored 23 points, Terquavion Smith had 13 points, five rebounds and seven assists and North Carolina State beat…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Donta Scott scored 18 points and No. 22 Maryland made five consecutive 3-pointers to open…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks a game after tweaking her ankle…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Julius Randle scored a season-high 36 points, and the New York Knicks extended their win streak…

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Led by Sin’Cere McMahon’s 22 points, the Winthrop Eagles defeated the Toccoa Falls Screaming Eagles 99-52 on Tuesday…

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Lexi Donarski scored 22 points as No. 8 Iowa State routed SIU-Edwardsville 93-43 on Tuesday…

By KEITH TAYLOR Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 18 points to lead No. 19 Kentucky to a 60-41 win over Bellarmine.…

BOONE, N.C. — Led by Mike Bothwell’s 23 points, the Furman Paladins defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 65-61 on Tuesday night.…

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Led by Tyler Stephenson-Moore’s 23 points, the Stony Brook Seawolves defeated the Saint Joseph’s (New York) Golden…

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has sold its remaining share of a streaming service technology company to the Walt Disney Co. for $900…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Sun have hired Darius Taylor as the team’s general manager and added assistant GM to Morgan Tuck’s…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Ohio State was No. 5 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, positioned to possibly…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — The timeline for Kemba Walker to contribute for the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as the four-time…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are returning from their extended Thanksgiving break and they are…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lincoln Riley took over Southern California’s four-win football program one year ago this…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns will miss multiple weeks with a strained right calf muscle that occurred in the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Jeimer Candelario has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals to give them someone to compete for the…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Lane Kiffin has signed a new contract to remain at Mississippi. The school announced the deal Tuesday, but didn’t release…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Christian Pulisic kicked the ball, scored the goal and crashed into the goalkeeper, a collision…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Hugh Freeze’s checkered past in the Southeastern Conference means he’ll have to win more…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Chris Klieman received a rather tepid reception when Kansas State hired him away from North…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Wales captain Gareth Bale was substituted at halftime of the team’s match against…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have placed safety Eddie Jackson on injured reserve because of a foot injury that could keep him out for…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A healthy Kenny McIntosh and strong play from the offensive line have No. 1 Georgia’s running…