World Cup draws record viewership to Telemundo and Peacock
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup is drawing record viewership to Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo and Peacock. Mexico’s match against…
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World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar, after fans…
Continue Reading Ronaldo makes World Cup history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. The…
Continue Reading White steps in, focused on giving Jets a ‘fighting chance’
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike White has already made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So…
Continue Reading Woman found liable, ordered to pay $300 in Conley allegation
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland.com reports that a civil jury has found a woman liable for malicious prosecution in a rape allegation against a former…
Continue Reading FIFA tells Wales that fans can wear rainbow hats in stadiums
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Welsh soccer federation said FIFA has offered assurances that fans wearing rainbow symbols will be allowed at Friday’s…
Continue Reading Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.…
Continue Reading Heinicke builds Air Jordan collection win by Washington win
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke has a tradition of getting himself new pair of sneakers in the colors of…
Continue Reading Netherlands coach Van Gaal hugs reporter at World Cup
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal was taken by surprise at a World Cup news conference when a…
Continue Reading Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his…
Continue Reading South Korea holds Uruguay to 0-0 draw at World Cup
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — South Korea and Uruguay started their World Cup campaigns with a 0-0 draw. The draw at…
Continue Reading Dutch not expected to emulate Germany with World Cup protest
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Netherlands is not expected to emulate Germany by making a gesture to protest host nation Qatar’s human rights record…
Continue Reading US firm agrees to buy stake in German soccer team Hertha
BERLIN (AP) — A U.S. investment firm has agreed on a deal to buy investor Lars Windhorst’s majority stake in Bundesliga soccer club Hertha…
Continue Reading Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. Wandering through the rustic outdoor…
Continue Reading Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa wants more in his 5th World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Mexico’s stalwart goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa stopped Robert Lewandowski, one of the…
Continue Reading Embolo scores, doesn’t celebrate as Swiss win at World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Breel Embolo’s goal lifted Switzerland to a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the World Cup.…
Continue Reading Davis Cup: Italy beats US to reach semifinal with Canada
MÁLAGA, Spain (AP) — Italy has beaten the United States in a doubles decider to advance to the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in eight…
Continue Reading Promising Spain brings back the ‘tiki-taka’ at the World Cup
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — King Felipe VI was among those congratulating Spain after its 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in the…
Continue Reading Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar’s World Cup
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly…
Continue Reading Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan with much at…
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