We now know what Budweiser will do with the beer it can’t sell at the World Cup
Qatar’s last-minute decision to ban alcohol at World Cup stadiums has left Budweiser with loads of beer left on its hands. The company has an…
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South Carolina Gamecocks continues century-old tradition
The South Carolina gamecocks continued a century-old tradition Monday in their rivalry with the Clemson…
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Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Christian Eriksen is back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European…
Continue Reading Hundreds of fans report World Cup ticket woes for 2nd day
By ISABEL DEBRE and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hundreds of soccer fans in Doha are struggling to retrieve their digital…
Continue Reading American fans give up Thanksgiving to travel to World Cup
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Moving the World Cup from its usual June/July slot to November/December likely caused some…
Continue Reading World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as…
Continue Reading Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at…
Continue Reading FIFA orders World Cup referees to add time at end of games
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The 90-minute soccer match is turning into 100-plus at the World Cup. And that is what FIFA…
Continue Reading Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2…
Continue Reading World Cup host Qatar leaves pearl diving past far behind
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Seventy years ago, Saad Ismail Al Jassim used to free dive 40 feet (13 meters) deep into…
Continue Reading Florida State has come ‘a long way’ in Norvell’s 3rd season
By BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — No. 16 Florida State has won four consecutive games by 25 or more points and has a chance…
Continue Reading Analysis: As NBA’s first quarter ends, the contenders emerge
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Miami Heat President Pat Riley has a longstanding belief: After 20 games, a team knows its identity. He’s…
Continue Reading Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The Thanksgiving week of holiday tournaments is almost always a feast of high-level college hoops. While…
Continue Reading Canada meets Belgium in 1st World Cup match since 1986
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Many Canadian soccer fans have been waiting for this moment their entire lives. Long an afterthought behind the hockey,…
Continue Reading Carrier, Pietrangelo rally Golden Knights past Canucks 5-4
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights…
Continue Reading No. 14 Arizona holds off Cincinnati 101-93 at Maui Invite
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Azuolas Tubelis and Oumar Ballo finished with double-doubles and No. 14 Arizona shot nearly 80% in the second half to beat…
Continue Reading Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — As the final minute ticked off the clock, San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo turned…
Continue Reading Karlsson reaches 30 points, Sharks beat Senators 5-1
By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Erik Karlsson had two assists, becoming the first NHL defenseman to reach 30 points this…
Continue Reading Syracuse needs OT to top Richmond, reach Empire final
NEW YORK (AP) — Joseph Girard III scored a career high 31 points and Syracuse needed overtime to get past Richmond, 74-71 to advance to the…
Continue Reading Powell, Jackson score season highs as Clippers defeat Jazz
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Kawhi Leonard still working his way back and Paul George sidelined, the Los Angeles Clippers…
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