DeAndre Yedlin returns to MLS with David Beckham’s Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — American defender DeAndre Yedlin is returning to Major League Soccer, agreeing to a four-year contract with David…
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COVID knocks Meyers Taylor out of Olympic flagbearer duty
BEIJING (AP) — Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor has been chosen to be a flagbearer for the U.S. Olympic team but will not be able to attend the…
Continue Reading 6th-tier Kidderminster out for revenge in FA Cup mismatch
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Premier League team West Ham is heading to sixth-tier Kidderminster Harriers for a fourth-round game in the FA Cup…
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Flores says he won’t drop lawsuit even if hired as coach
Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if he becomes a head coach again this offseason…
Continue Reading Flores says he won’t drop lawsuit even if hired as coach
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if…
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Former coach sues NFL, alleges racial discrimination
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL, alleging racial discrimination against the league, the New York Giants and other teams…
Continue Reading Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The athletes at the Beijing Olympics will have to contend with the daily collection of coronavirus…
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NFL franchise unveils new name: Washington Commanders
After 18 months, the National Football League’s Washington franchise revealed the new team name and logo—the Washington…
Continue Reading Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied…
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New Pirates coach Callahan focused on her job, not history
Caitlyn Callahan is the first female coach in the 135-year history of the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading Pope hails Paralympians, refugee athletes in Olympic message
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is paying tribute to Paralympians and refugee athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics. He’s offering his best…
Continue Reading Egypt objects to referee picked for African Cup semifinal
BY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has filed a complaint with the African soccer confederation against the appointment of a Gambian…
Continue Reading Shuster to become 1st curler to carry US flag at Olympics
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the American flag in an Olympic opening…
Continue Reading Beijing says COVID-19 situation ‘controllable,’ ‘safe’
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing has reported three new COVID-19 cases as officials say the virus situation is under control with the Olympic Games set to…
Continue Reading Aubameyang pledges to help Barcelona with his experience
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said he hopes to contribute to Barcelona with his experience. The Catalan…
Continue Reading 2-time Olympic champion Mayer to open downhill training
BEIJING (AP) — Austrian skier Matthias Mayer will be the first athlete to test the downhill course at the Beijing Olympics after drawing the No. 1…
Continue Reading Man United player Mason Greenwood released on bail
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United player Mason Greenwood has been released on bail by police who questioned him on suspicion of the rape…
Continue Reading Italian Olympic president Malagò tests positive in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malagò is at least the second IOC member who has tested positive for COVID-19 and been…
Continue Reading China’s Olympic hockey hopes rest on North American talent
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s men’s hockey team at the Beijing Olympics features 19 players who were born,…
Continue Reading 6 Danish men’s hockey players test positive at Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Denmark’s men’s hockey team held its first pre-Olympic practice without six players after a…
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