France soccer head defies European view on FIFA WCup plan
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The president of the soccer federation of men’s World Cup champion France says he is not opposed…
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Van Gaal names 2 debutants in Dutch squad for WC qualifiers
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has named two debutants in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Gibraltar as he…
Continue Reading Doctor banned for life for steroid use on 10 weightlifters
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A team doctor who caused 10 Thailand weightlifters including Youth Olympics athletes to test positive for anabolic…
Continue Reading Haifa fans face antisemitic abuse in Berlin’s Olympiastadion
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — The first soccer game involving an Israeli team at the stadium built for the 1936 Olympics hosted…
Continue Reading Panama makes 7 additions to roster for World Cup qualifying
By The Associated Press Forwards Abdiel Arroyo of Maccabi Petah Tikva, Gabriel Torres of Costa Rica’s Alajuelense, Freddy Góndola of Venezuela’s…
Continue Reading Mongolia-born sumo great Hakuho retires after knee injury
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand…
Continue Reading Venegas, Ortiz added to Costa Rica for World Cup qualifiers
By The Associated Press Alajuense midfielder Johan Venegas and Herediano forward José Guillermo Ortiz were among five additions to Costa Rica’s…
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News 11 Sports: Gila Ridge swimming dominates Yuma
The Hawks soar in the pool, as both the boys and girls teams put on a dominating performance over the…
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Lady Raiders clip the Hawks
Cibola got off to a quick start, building an early lead that they wouldn’t let go; as they would sweep the Hawks in 3…
Continue Reading USC WR Drake London is rock-steady star on team in turmoil
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake London has been the nation’s most productive receiver in the first month of the college…
Continue Reading NFL Prospect Watch: DT Davis leading No. 2 Georgia defense
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis is attracting more and more attention. Davis is a 6-foot-6, 340-pound senior…
Continue Reading Ravens’ record-setting Tucker embraces the spotlight
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — If it wasn’t obvious already, Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit…
Continue Reading Goal-line stand by Bengals shifts momentum in win over Jags
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars jumped out to a surprising 14-0 lead in the first half and had the…
Continue Reading Wade, Giants beat D-backs in 9th, hold 2-game NL West edge
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the…
Continue Reading Back-to-back homers again carry Dodgers past Padres 8-3
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts and Corey Seager homered back-to-back in the first inning, Justin Turner and AJ…
Continue Reading Record night for Taurasi, Mercury in Game 2 rout over Aces
By DANNY WEBSTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored a playoff career-high 37 points and the Phoenix Mercury overwhelmed the Las…
Continue Reading McPherson makes FG as time expires, Bengals beat Jags 24-21
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Evan McPherson kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Cincinnati Bengals a 24-21…
Continue Reading Bieber 3 solid innings, Indians avoid 3-game sweep by Royals
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched three effective innings, Bradley Zimmer drove in three runs and the…
Continue Reading West Division showdowns, East Coast return of a hero
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer In this week spotlighting returns by Tom Brady to New England, Andy Reid to Philadelphia and Kevin Stefanski…
Continue Reading Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the…
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