Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco made history, but couldn’t make it past Kylian Mbappé and France. The first African…
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Tennis legend Becker freed from prison, returns to Germany
LONDON (AP) — German tennis legend Boris Becker has returned to Germany after serving eight months in prison in Britain, his lawyer said Thursday.…
Continue Reading Just like dad: Mick Schumacher goes from Ferrari to Mercedes
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Mick Schumacher is leaving Ferrari for another of the teams his father raced for. Mercedes has announced that Schumacher…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid signs 16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick from Palmeiras for reported $63.6 million fee
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Real Madrid has signed the highly-touted 16-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick from Brazilian club Palmeiras, both clubs…
Continue Reading France: Car hits, kills boy amid World Cup game celebrations
PARIS (AP) — French authorities say a suspect driving a car in the southern French city of Montpellier “violently hit” and killed a teenage boy…
Continue ReadingMississippi State names Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach after death of Mike Leach
By David Close, CNN Mississippi State University has hired Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach following the death of Mike Leach…
Continue ReadingFIFA and UEFA did not breach EU laws in blocking European Super League, but proponents aren’t for giving up
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union…
Continue ReadingNCAA hires Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker as next president
By David Close, CNN The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has hired Charlie Baker, the outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, as the next…
Continue Reading EU legal adviser sides with UEFA, FIFA in Super League case
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A senior legal adviser proposes the European Court of Justice recognize that FIFA-UEFA rules…
Continue ReadingFrance and Argentina bring multiple plot lines to mouthwatering World Cup final
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN And just like that, after 62 matches over nearly a month, the stage for Qatar 2022’s showpiece final was set. Two-time…
Continue Reading Kuzmenko scores in SO to give Canucks 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 for their sixth…
Continue Reading Dixon-Waters, White score 20 each, USC beats LBSU 88-78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White and Reese Dixon-Waters each scored a career-high 20 points on combined 17-of-26 shooting and Southern California never…
Continue ReadingTennis great Boris Becker released from UK prison and has left for Germany after reports of deportation
By Nadine Schmidt, Chris Liakos and Homero de la Fuente, CNN Former world No. 1 men’s tennis player Boris Becker has left for Germany after…
Continue Reading George has triple-double, Clippers beat Timberwolves 99-88
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Paul George had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue Reading Bowen, Saint Mary’s (CA) knock off New Mexico State 81-68
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Kyle Bowen’s 16 points, the Saint Mary’s Gaels defeated the New Mexico State Aggies…
Continue Reading Jokic scores 43 as Nuggets down ex-mates, Wizards 141-128
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver…
Continue Reading Blackshear’s 19 help Nevada down UCSD 64-56
By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. — Led by Kenan Blackshear’s 19 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 64-56. The…
Continue ReadingFrom ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to beating the NFL’s GOAT: Meet new San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
By Ben Morse, CNN One has played 331 regular season games and is widely regarded as the NFL’s greatest ever player. The other is making his…
Continue ReadingYoung boy killed in France after being hit by car following World Cup semifinal win
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN A young boy died after being hit by a car Wednesday evening in the southern French city of Montpellier following…
Continue Reading Louisville gets first win of season behind Ellis’ 30 points
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — El Ellis had career highs of 30 points and 10 assists and Louisville finally won after opening the season with nine losses,…
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