Another quick day for Pegula, who makes Miami Open semis
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Forget three-setters. Jessica Pegula doesn’t even need second sets these days. The…
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Doctor dies working for FIFA at World Cup playoff in Nigeria
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A doctor died because of a heart issue while working at a World Cup qualifying game in Nigeria. FIFA says Joseph Kabungo was the…
Continue Reading Thiem positive for COVID-19 after 1st match in 9 months
By The Associated Press 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem says he tested positive for COVID-19 after his first match in more than nine months.…
Continue Reading Red Sox add Story, hope to build on surprising run to ALCS
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox had the advantage of low expectations last season. They were coming off a last-place…
Continue Reading March Madness paying off for players under mishmash of rules
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At long last, some of the cold, hard cash in the billion-dollar world of college sports is…
Continue Reading Jake Peavy, Hunter Pence join MLB Network as analysts
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Retired pitcher Jake Peavy and outfielder Hunter Pence have joined the MLB Network as analysts. The 40-year-old Peavy last…
Continue Reading Celtics’ Williams out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics say center Robert Williams III is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair torn…
Continue Reading US Soccer, women’s union set to bargain past deal expiration
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation and the union for its women’s national team are set to negotiate past the expiration of their…
Continue Reading Wild give defenseman Alex Goligoski a 2-year, $4M extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. Goligoski is in his…
Continue Reading Teenager jailed for 6 weeks for racially abusing Rashford
WORCESTER, England (AP) — A teenager has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for racially abusing England soccer player Marcus Rashford on social…
Continue Reading Jaguars sign Key to add pass-rushing depth before draft
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed defensive end Arden Key to a one-year contract to give them an athletic pass rusher…
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Trevor Bauer files defamation lawsuit against The Athletic
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is suing The Athletic and former reporter Molly Knight, accusing them of “creating and spreading the false…
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FIFA, Qatar prepare for unprecedented World Cup finals draw
A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament…
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Arizona Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena
The Arizona Coyotes are seeking a change in the new state law that legalizes sports betting to allow them to keep running their mobile sports…
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Arizona Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena
The Arizona Coyotes are asking the Legislature to change a new state law legalizing sports betting so they can keep running their gambling operation…
Continue Reading Ronaldo to join select group with 5th World Cup appearance
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo clapped and smiled and sang while celebrating with his Portugal teammates after qualifying for…
Continue Reading 3-time Pro Bowl safety, activist Malcolm Jenkins retires
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Malcolm Jenkins is retiring after a 13-year NFL career in which he established himself as one of the league’s…
Continue Reading Salah, Haaland, Ibrahimovic among stars missing World Cup
By DANIELLA MATAR and STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writers Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Donnarumma are among the soccer…
Continue Reading Celebrities pay tribute to cricketer Shane Warne at service
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An eclectic array of celebrities including singer Elton John, golfing legend Greg Norman…
Continue Reading Jeers for Maguire reopen old wounds in England’s soccer team
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The abuse aimed at Harry Maguire during England’s friendly match against the Ivory Coast has cast doubt on…
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