Iran goalkeeper clashes heads with teammate at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand was injured and carried off the field early in his team’s opening World Cup match against…
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Women’s protests overshadow Iran’s World Cup loss
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran’s players didn’t sing their national anthem and didn’t celebrate their goals. In the…
Continue Reading World Cup ticketing app problem delays fans at England-Iran
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Problems with FIFA’s mobile application for World Cup tickets caused hundreds of fans to miss…
Continue Reading Top US diplomat in Qatar for soccer, talks amid Iran tension
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America’s top diplomat is in Qatar to hold talks as regional tensions remain high. Iran’s…
Continue Reading Rangers fires Van Bronckhorst after run of poor results
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish club Rangers has fired manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst after a year in charge, saying the team’s recent run of…
Continue Reading STAT WATCH: 3 200-yard rushers in same game 1st since ’16
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Seven players rushed for at least 200 yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision over the weekend, and three of…
Continue ReadingThe Dallas Cowboys demolish the surging Minnesota Vikings, 40-3
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Despite a seven-game win streak under their belt, the high-flying Minnesota Vikings had a rude awakening at home on Sunday,…
Continue Reading Ronaldo downplays impact of tell-all pre-World Cup interview
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is unfazed by the drama created by his explosive pre-World Cup interview on…
Continue Reading Spain defender Carvajal misses World Cup practice with flu
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defender Dani Carvajal hasn’t practiced because of the flu two days before Spain’s debut at the World Cup. The Spanish…
Continue ReadingBritish comedian Joe Lycett did not shred $11,000 over David Beckham’s role as Qatar World Cup ambassador
By Zayn Nabbi, CNN British comedian Joe Lycett did not shred £10,000 ($11,800) as he claimed to have done on Sunday when the World Cup kicked off,…
Continue Reading FIFA threat makes World Cup teams nix ‘One Love’ armbands
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players pushed World Cup teams to back down…
Continue Reading Qatari police push back crowds at World Cup fan zone
By ISABEL DEBRE and STEPHEN WADE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The fan zone set up in central Doha has turned into a chaotic scene on the…
Continue Reading No. 17 UCLA looks to get back on track in visit to Cal
By The Associated Press UCLA look to bounce back from consecutive losses when the Bruins visit rival California in the regular season finale. Last…
Continue ReadingIran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
By Ben Church, CNN Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against England on Monday, Iran’s players made a powerful…
Continue Reading Familiar theme: Chargers unable to hold late lead vs. Chiefs
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James allowed his first touchdown to Travis Kelce at the worst possible time.…
Continue Reading Utah Valley defeats Green Bay 79-56
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Led by Justin Harmon’s 18 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the Green Bay Phoenix 79-56 in a consolation…
Continue Reading Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31…
Continue Reading Mount St. Mary’s wins 73-68 against Cal Poly
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Led by Jalen Benjamin’s 18 points, the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 73-68. The…
Continue Reading Boyle ruled out for Australia at World Cup with injury
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Australia winger Martin Boyle has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a knee injury. The team announced that Marco Tilio…
Continue Reading Sasser, Arceneaux lead No. 3 Houston over Oregon 66-56
By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Senior point guard Marcus Sasser scored 16 points to lead third-ranked Houston to a 66-56 win…
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