FIFA bans 2 players for doping in World Cup qualifying
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — FIFA has handed out four-year doping bans to two players who tested positive for banned substances during qualifying for…
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Man City’s Mendy labeled ‘predator’ as rape trial starts
CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been described by prosecutors as a “predator” who could not take no for an…
Continue Reading FA charges Tuchel, Conte with improper behavior for scuffle
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association with improper behavior for their tussle at Stamford…
Continue Reading WNBA’s Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian…
Continue ReadingSprinter Ricardo dos Santos ‘not surprised’ to be pulled over by London police for second time
By Matt Foster and Aleks Klosok, CNN An athlete, who alleges he was racially profiled during a stop and search by London’s Metropolitan Police…
Continue Reading Villa’s Diego Carlos out after rupturing Achilles tendon
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos is set for a long spell out after rupturing his Achilles tendon. The Premier League…
Continue Reading Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer It appears Ralf Rangnick was correct when he made the blunt assessment that Manchester United needed soccer’s…
Continue Reading Head-to-head records loom as potential tiebreaker
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Drew Rasmussen’s perfect game bid was more than just a sublime individual performance. The right-hander’s…
Continue Reading Brody scores to lead Salt Lake past Seattle Sounders 2-1
By The Associated Press Andrew Brody scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Real Salt Lake over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. RSL is now 10-8-7…
Continue ReadingDavid Alaba free kick gives Real Madrid 2-1 win and perfect start to Spanish title defense
By Ben Morse, CNN David Alaba’s inch-perfect free kick earned Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory on Sunday night and gave it the perfect start…
Continue Reading Benitez scores, Minnesota United wins 2-1 over Nashville
By The Associated Press Alan Benitez’s game-winning goal led Minnesota United to a 2-1 win over Nashville on Sunday. After the win , United is…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff reaches the top of the women’s doubles rankings with Canadian Open victory
By George Ramsay, CNN American teenager Coco Gauff has risen to the top of the women’s doubles rankings after winning the Canadian Open title…
Continue Reading Serena Williams’ Cincinnati opener pushed back to Tuesday
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Serena Williams’ opening match in the Western & Southern Open has been rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday. The 40-year-old…
Continue ReadingChelsea and Tottenham managers sent off after contentious 2-2 draw and face-to-face clash at full-time
By Ben Church, CNN Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte were both sent off at the end of their side’s 2-2 draw on…
Continue Reading Falcons WR London (knee) not seriously hurt, will miss time
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Drake London will likely be held out of practice this week because of a right knee…
Continue Reading Wacha makes short work of Yankees, Boston wins 3-0 in 2:15
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven innings in his return from a shoulder injury, and Rafael Devers homered…
Continue Reading Wings soar past Sparks with 41-point second quarter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 27 points, Teaira McCowan added 24, and playoff-bound Dallas rode a 41-point second quarter to a 116-88…
Continue Reading Japan’s Saki Baba wins US Women’s Amateur in blowout
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Saki Baba routed Monet Chun of Canada 11 and 9 on Sunday to become the second Japanese winner in U.S. Women’s…
Continue Reading US beats Sweden 3-2 to finish world junior group play 4-0
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Harvard forward Matthew Coronato scored twice and the defending champion United States held off Sweden 3-2 on Sunday night…
Continue Reading Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco…
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