World Cup opener watched by 7.2 million viewers in US
NEW YORK (AP) — Ecuador’s 2-0 win over Qatar in this year’s World Cup opener was seen by 7.2 million television viewers in the United…
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NL champ Phillies extend President Dombrowski through 2027
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies gave team President Dave Dombrowski a…
Continue Reading Ryder Cup: Colsaerts appointed European vice captain
LONDON (AP) — European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has appointed Nicolas Colsaerts as his third vice captain for next year’s event in Rome. The…
Continue Reading Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos…
Continue Reading Tunisia holds Denmark 0-0 as Arab teams impress at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Lukaku to miss Belgium’s World Cup opener, Hazard to start
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss his nation’s World Cup opener against Canada on Wednesday night and also could be…
Continue Reading Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s shocking victory Tuesday over Argentina at the World Cup was celebrated…
Continue Reading Loss for Messi and Argentina among biggest World Cup upsets
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The staggering loss for Lionel Messi and Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup is…
Continue Reading European tour starts a new season on 2 continents
By The Associated Press The European tour wrapped up its season on Sunday in Dubai. The new season starts four days later on two continents. The…
Continue Reading Alphonso Davies fully fit for Canada’s World Cup opener
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Canada winger Alphonso Davies is fully fit and on track to start his nation’s World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Wales asks FIFA why rainbow hats were removed at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Wales soccer federation says it asked FIFA for clarity on reports some Wales fans were stopped from taking rainbow-colored…
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We now know what Budweiser will do with the beer it can’t sell at the World Cup
Qatar’s last-minute decision to ban alcohol at World Cup stadiums has left Budweiser with loads of beer left on its hands. The company has an…
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South Carolina Gamecocks continues century-old tradition
The South Carolina gamecocks continued a century-old tradition Monday in their rivalry with the Clemson…
Continue Reading Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Christian Eriksen is back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European…
Continue Reading Hundreds of fans report World Cup ticket woes for 2nd day
By ISABEL DEBRE and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hundreds of soccer fans in Doha are struggling to retrieve their digital…
Continue Reading American fans give up Thanksgiving to travel to World Cup
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Moving the World Cup from its usual June/July slot to November/December likely caused some…
Continue Reading World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as…
Continue Reading Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at…
Continue Reading FIFA orders World Cup referees to add time at end of games
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The 90-minute soccer match is turning into 100-plus at the World Cup. And that is what FIFA…
Continue Reading Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2…
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