Tagovailoa, Zaporizhzhia make list of most mangled words
By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — “Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa explained the significance of the Chicxulub impact crater…
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Netherlands’ Noppert on Messi in World Cup: `He’s a human’
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andries Noppert is ready to face Lionel Messi if the Argentina star takes a penalty kick in…
Continue Reading Rower’s family says abusive coach pushed athlete to suicide
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On New Year’s Day nearly two years ago, Parker Kinney spent the day with Brian Lilly Jr.…
Continue Reading Jaguars QB Lawrence plans to play despite sprained big toe
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence missed the first practice of his NFL…
Continue Reading AP source: Mets, Quintana agree to $26 million, 2-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Mets and José Quintana agreed to a $26 million, two-year contract on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Croatia, Serbia fined for Balkan statements at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Croatian and Serbian soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for making Balkan political statements at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Bradley, Froch, Rafael Marquez top boxing Hall of Fame class
CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) — Timothy Bradley Jr. and Rafael Marquez, two-division champions whose exciting styles earned both of them “Fight of the…
Continue Reading Emboldened athletes push back on old-school coaching methods
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some of Geoff Bond’s rowers loved and appreciated his demanding style. They thrived on…
Continue Reading Emboldened athletes push back on old-school coaching methods
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some of Geoff Bond’s rowers loved and appreciated his demanding style. They thrived on…
Continue Reading Browns sign linebacker Ragland to fill gaping hole
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns found a linebacker to plug the gaping hole in the middle of their defense. Cleveland signed veteran Reggie…
Continue Reading AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal
By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aaron Judge has issued his ruling: Court remains in session in the Bronx. Judge…
Continue Reading Hansi Flick staying as Germany coach despite World Cup flop
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation is maintaining its trust in Hansi Flick as national team coach despite…
Continue Reading Belgium forward Hazard retires from international soccer
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium forward Eden Hazard has retired from international soccer nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players…
Continue Reading Paolo’s Diary: Magic rookie says he’s doing much learning
By PAOLO BANCHERO For The Associated Press Paolo Banchero says his rookie year has included a lot of learning to this point. The No. 1 draft pick by…
Continue Reading US, Belgium named among hosts for 6 F1 sprint races in 2023
LONDON (AP) — The United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and the famed Spa-Francorchamps track in Belgium will…
Continue Reading Young Spain squad and its ‘tiki-taka’ stumble at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For the third time since winning the World Cup in 2010, Spain leaves the tournament without…
Continue Reading Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — So, the dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo. Soccer’s most prolific modern-day…
Continue Reading Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the…
Continue Reading The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a…
Continue Reading Iowa LB Campbell honored as college football’s top scholar
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell won the William V. Campbell Trophy, becoming the first player from the school to be named college…
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