Kenya avoids track doping ban; Russia gets mixed news
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Russia and Kenya received encouraging news from track and field’s ruling body, though any possible reprieve for…
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Athlete flipped the bird, lost scholarship, now wins appeal
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by a former University of Connecticut women’s soccer…
Continue Reading Australia into last 16 of World Cup, beats Denmark 1-0
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Australia has advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, beating favored Denmark 1-0 on…
Continue Reading France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup group
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0. Wahbi…
Continue Reading Cyclist Rebellin dies after hit by truck while training
MILAN (AP) — Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin has died after being struck by a truck while training. He was 51. Rebellin was riding near the town of…
Continue Reading Weir to be International captain at Presidents Cup in Canada
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Mike Weir is the next Presidents Cup captain for the International team. The Canadian star will lead his team in the…
Continue Reading Neymar continues ankle treatment in pool at the World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar is undergoing ankle treatment in a swimming pool to try to recover in time to play again at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Tempe council approves Arizona Coyotes’ new arena proposal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing…
Continue Reading Man runs onto field during Tunisia-France match at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A man ran onto the field with what appeared to be a Palestinian flag midway through the second half of the World Cup match…
Continue Reading UNC’s Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye has put up big numbers all season for No. 24 North Carolina. Now he has a…
Continue Reading After AD hired, West Virginia gives Brown another chance
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia is giving football coach Neal Brown another chance. The school said Wednesday that Brown will keep his…
Continue Reading Daughter says Pelé back in hospital to regulate medication
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his…
Continue Reading Blue Jays hire Don Mattingly as bench coach
TORONTO (AP) — Don Mattingly was expecting to spend a summer at home with his family. A call from the Toronto Blue Jays convinced him to get back…
Continue Reading Belgium coach: ‘Golden Generation’ legacy is already set
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the legacy of the team’s “Golden Generation” is…
Continue Reading Defense coming through for attack-minded Brazil at World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil brought a lot of attacking power to the World Cup but it’s been the defense impressing…
Continue Reading Tennis player Fernando Verdasco accepts 2-month doping ban
LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Integrity Agency says former top-10 professional tennis player Fernando Verdasco has accepted a voluntary…
Continue Reading John Herdman wants to remain as Canada coach through 2026
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — John Herdman wants to remain as Canada’s coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America…
Continue Reading World champion Evenepoel to compete in next year’s Giro
MILAN (AP) — World champion Remco Evenepoel will compete in next year’s Giro d’Italia. It will be the first time a reigning world champion has…
Continue Reading Kane extends World Cup goal drought but equals Beckham feat
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For Harry Kane the wait for a first goal at this World Cup goes on. Kane was substituted after…
Continue Reading Juventus crisis cements Allegri’s position as coach
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — One important person stands to potentially benefit from the latest Juventus scandal that has sent…
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