Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite…
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite…
Continue ReadingBy RODNEY MUHUMUZA and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Lockett broke a bone in his hand in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s loss to the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Sarah Nurse scored with less than five minutes to play and Canada beat the United States…
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Continue ReadingOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Claire Chaussee had 25 kills, Anna DeBeer filled up the stat sheet and Louisville made history as the first ACC team to make the…
Continue ReadingBy TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points and had eight rebounds in the Utah Jazz’s…
Continue ReadingBy TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the…
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Pope scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half to help Oregon State pull away and beat Seattle U 73-58. Oregon…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Carlos Stewart’s 29 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters…
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored the shootout winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 for their second straight…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emily Bessoir scored 16 points and No. 10 UCLA survived a late rally to beat Southern California…
Continue ReadingBy CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies pounded the…
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writer Russian athletes face major hurdles before they can return to the Olympics in track and field. In an interview this…
Continue ReadingEven though they scored first, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings had no answer after that for the Mountain Division-leading Utah Outliers in a 8-3…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 40 saves, Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres…
Continue ReadingEDINBURG, Texas — The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Southwestern Christian Eagles 106-80 led by Justin Johnson’s 31 points. The…
Continue ReadingLAKE CHARLES, La. — Led by Jordan Brown’s 20 points, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the McNeese Cowboys 78-70. The Ragin’…
Continue ReadingPROVO, Utah (AP) — Gideon George scored 21 points as BYU beat Western Oregon 97-64 on Thursday night. George added six rebounds for the Cougars…
Continue ReadingLOGAN, Utah (AP) — Zee Hamoda scored 28 points off of the bench to help lead Utah State over Westminster (UT) 106-68 on Thursday night. Hamoda…
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — John Klingberg scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks won in regulation for only the second time this season, beating the Montreal…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Brock Purdy a pair of touchdown passes to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their…
Continue ReadingTHIBODAUX, La. — Led by Latrell Jones and Caleb Huffman with 17 points each, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the SE Louisiana Lions 88-73 on…
Continue ReadingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored 3:31 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday…
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Grace VanSlooten scored a season-best 26 points and joined Endyia Rogers and Phillipina Kyei with double-doubles and…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Infielder Yonny Hernández has been acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Oakland Athletics for cash. The 24-year-old was…
Continue ReadingBy MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights…
Continue ReadingBOULDER Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Colorado to an 84-60 victory over North Alabama. Da Silva,…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro matched the Miami record with 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 41 points to help the Heat beat the Houston Rockets…
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period to rally Los Angeles from a two-goal deficit and Trevor…
Continue ReadingOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Logan Eggleston, the three-time Big 12 player of the year, had the game-winning kill to reach 16 on the match and No. 1 overall…
Continue ReadingBy MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James matched her career high with 19 points as No. 8 North Carolina State ran…
Continue ReadingBy GEORGE RICHARDS Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point extended his goal streak to five games, backup Brian Elliott made 24 saves in his…
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN Billie Moore — the head coach of the first US women’s Olympic basketball team, the first head coach…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Oettinger made 45 saves to backstop the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 comeback victory over the…
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Carter Hart matched his career high with 48 saves and Travis Konecny scored the tiebreaking…
Continue ReadingBy ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey had two goals, Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto…
Continue ReadingBy BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina goalie Pyotr Kochetkov had his scoreless streak end and the Hurricanes held on after…
Continue ReadingSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 13 of her 18 points in the second half, and top-ranked South Carolina overcame a sluggish offensive…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Led by 13 points from  Javier Esquerra Trelles and Zaire Williams, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Baker Mayfield got less than 48 hours to prepare for his first game with Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have added Carlos Rodón to their rotation, agreeing to a $162 million,…
Continue ReadingBy TAMIRA MADSEN Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 15 points, Jordan Davis had 14 and No. 22 Wisconsin overcame a…
Continue ReadingBy GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields grew up as a fan of Michael Vick. He’s…
Continue ReadingGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The first cold snap of the season is blowing into Green Bay just in time for the Packers to welcome the Los Angeles Rams on…
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons isn’t wasting time getting people talking about…
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco QB Brock Purdy is active and expected to start for the 49ers against Seattle despite being listed as questionable with…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema has sustained a knee injury while playing for Arsenal in a women’s Champion’s League match…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — The E.W. Scripps Company has announced the launch of a sports division as it looks to acquire local and national rights for teams…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Alex Yannis, who chronicled Pelé’s career and the rise of soccer interest in the United States during three…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The NCAA isn’t backing away from enforcing rules and imposing penalties for rules violations amid a host of…
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Randy Gregory’s knee is healthy and he’s eager to return after missing more than two…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired infielder Yonny Hernández from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash. The…
Continue ReadingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Trevor Moore has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $21 million. The Southern…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The New England Patriots visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas is a slight favorite. New England is coming off a…
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — All signs point to Tyler Huntley being Baltimore’s starting quarterback for a…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board will investigate an unfair labor practice complaint involving the rights of University of…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers host the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in a matchup featuring two of the NFL’s most…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in a game with playoff implications for both teams. The…
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to be out for one to two weeks after suffering a strained right calf in Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Baker, the next leader of the largest college sports governing body in the country, is…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Padraig Harrington first squared off against Tiger Woods in a major 20 years ago. The Irishman…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals look to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit Tom Brady and the…
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal with second baseman Adam Frazier. Frazier hit .238 with three…
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime St. Louis Cardinals television play-by-play announcer Dan McLaughlin will not return to the booth this year after being…
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bobby Petrino will be UNLV’s new offensive coordinator. Petrino is known for his high-powered…
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sport Writer The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Michael Lorenzen,…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — There’s no doubt in Mike White’s mind he’ll start at quarterback for…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help and agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with…
Continue ReadingGRAND BAIE, Mauritius (AP) — Sami Valimaki of Finland has taken a two-shot lead at the Mauritius Open after setting a course record of 62. The…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — FIU has given coach Mike MacIntyre an extension through the 2027 season, the university announced Thursday. MacIntyre went 4-8 this…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson finally makes his home debut against the AFC North-leading Ravens, who are having major QB…
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The…
Continue ReadingCLINTON, S.C. — Led by Owen McCormack’s 21 points, the Presbyterian Blue Hose defeated the Elon Phoenix 69-63 on Thursday. The Blue Hose are…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON — Led by Quincy Olivari’s 22 points, the Rice Owls defeated the North American Stallions 92-54 on Thursday. The Owls are now 7-3 on…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Kansas City can clinch its seventh straight AFC West title with a win over the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday. The Chiefs…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — One of Cleveland’s offseason priorities was to find a better hitting catcher. The Guardians…
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida. Yoshida won a gold…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Dallas Cowboys travel to Jacksonville for the first time since 2006. Dallas can clinch an NFC playoff spot with a…
Continue ReadingWACO, Texas (AP) — Freshman Darianna Littlepage-Buggs had a career-high 30 points and 11 rebounds for her fourth double-double and No. 18 Baylor…
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The chances of the winning the World Cup might have gone for Croatia and Morocco but…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Mount Union quarterback Braxton Plunk is one of the three Purple Raiders on The Associated Press Division III All-America…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Moore, who coached America’s first women’s Olympic basketball team to a silver medal at the Montreal Games in…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees is returning to his alma mater as a coach for…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid knew that Travis Kelce was destined for stardom the moment he laid…
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Chilean tennis player Bárbara Gatica Avilés has been banned from the sport for three years after admitting she was paid to…
Continue ReadingBy Homero De La Fuente, CNN Real Madrid has signed the highly-touted 16-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick from Brazilian club Palmeiras, both clubs…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR and TAREK BOUSSAHA Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors…
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has a torn right hamstring and will be sidelined indefinitely. It’s a blow to the…
Continue ReadingSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Hailie Deegan will drive full time in the NASCAR Truck Series next season with ThorSport Racing. ThorSport formally added…
Continue ReadingBy David Close, CNN Mississippi State University has hired Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach following the death of Mike Leach…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo said the promise of attempting to contend every year with the Mets is how owner…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts this week. The Vikings are 10-3 and favored by 4 points according to…
Continue ReadingBy Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union…
Continue ReadingBy David Close, CNN The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has hired Charlie Baker, the outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, as the next…
Continue ReadingCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Chip Lindsey from Central Florida as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The…
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