Bayern wins amid call by Bundesliga fans to ‘boycott Qatar’
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — There have been calls from fans attending Bundesliga games to boycott Qatar’s World Cup. Borussia…
Continue ReadingSports
England’s coach encourages gay soccer players to come out
ROME (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate hopes that gay soccer players “come out soon” because “it would have an enormous impact on…
Continue Reading Ex-NBA guard Gordon arrested after security guard punched
CHICAGO (AP) — Police in Chicago say former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested after a McDonald’s security guard was punched in the…
Continue Reading Missouri coach Drinkwitz gets 2-year contract extension
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has received a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season for a…
Continue Reading Djokovic beats Tsitsipas again, faces Rune in Paris final
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has beaten Stefanos Tsitsipas for the eighth straight time, edging an entertaining semifinal 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 to stay on…
Continue Reading Vines injures leg; Sargent, Carter-Vickers back on field
By The Associated Press American left back Sam Vines injured a leg and needed surgery, eliminating him from consideration for the U.S. World Cup…
Continue Reading Messi to sit out PSG game against Lorient as a precaution
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi has some inflammation on his Achilles tendon and is being rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Lorient on Sunday as…
Continue Reading England’s Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury
LONDON (AP) — England full back Ben Chilwell will miss the World Cup after a scan confirmed a “significant” hamstring injury. The Chelsea…
Continue Reading Wolverhampton hires former Sevilla boss Lopetegui as manager
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Premier League club Wolverhampton hired Julen Lopetegui as manager. Lopetegui was fired one month ago by Sevilla…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup but soccer isn’t the only sport…
Continue Reading Ueda 1 stroke ahead after 3 rounds of LPGA’s Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Momoko Ueda of Japan has shot a 4-under 68 for a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA Toto Classic. Ueda also held a…
Continue Reading Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Peyton Henry made a 22-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to cap a 92-yard scoring driving, and…
Continue Reading Markkanen leads surprising Jazz past Lakers, 130-116
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points, and the Utah…
Continue Reading Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 start
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points…
Continue Reading Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers had 1 second left and a game-winning shot opportunity. The problem was…
Continue Reading Zane Smith wins Truck Series championship in 3rd attempt
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR…
Continue Reading Doncic’s 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Continue Reading Police investigating sex allegations against ex-Spur Primo
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple…
Continue Reading Jewish Wizards forward Avdija weighs in on Irving situation
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Jewish Wizards forward Deni Avdija spoke for a few minutes Friday night about Kyrie Irving. The…
Continue Reading Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr foreshadowed a plan to adjust playing time across his roster in…
Continue Reading