The most memorable moments of Qatar 2022
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN This year’s World Cup was a tournament of firsts — the first to be held in the Middle East, the first to be held in…
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Kilde wins Saslong downhill; Odermatt’s podium streak ends
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has returned to the top of a men’s World Cup downhill podium. He…
Continue Reading Crypto’s ties to sports raise ethical questions
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sports fans who view their favorite players as role models might think twice before taking their financial advice,…
Continue Reading Goggia stuns with downhill win despite broken fingers
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Italian skier Sofia Goggia has dominated the fourth women’s World Cup downhill of the season despite undergoing…
Continue Reading How Argentina can beat France in the World Cup final
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stands on the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina…
Continue Reading Deschamps, France feeling ‘alone’ ahead of World Cup final
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutral fans want Argentina to win the World…
Continue Reading FA to take ‘strong action’ after Melbourne fan violence
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Football Australia has vowed to take strong and swift action with harsh punishments after an A-League soccer match…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why are Argentines such ardent World Cup fans?
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer Argentina arguably has the World Cup’s most fervent fans. They are known for their rhythmical singing, incessant…
Continue Reading The World Cup stars who could be on the move after Qatar
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup is the biggest marketplace in soccer. Perform well in front of a global audience…
Continue ReadingCroatia beats Morocco in World Cup third-place playoff match
By Ben Morse, CNN Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff on Saturday as the African side’s historic 2022 World Cup ended in…
Continue ReadingA-League Melbourne derby abandoned after fans invade pitch, injuring goalkeeper
By Wayne Sterling, CNN An A-League derby match in Australia was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch, injuring a goalkeeper in an ugly scene on…
Continue ReadingNBA star Chris Paul graduates with bachelor’s degree — just hours after beating Los Angeles Clippers
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Chris Paul is winning both on and off the court. Just hours after helping the Phoenix Suns defeat the Los Angeles Clippers on…
Continue ReadingThe most memorable moments of Qatar 2022
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN This year’s World Cup was a tournament of firsts — the first to be held in the Middle East, the first to be held in…
Continue Reading Keller scores 2, Coyotes hold on to beat Islanders 5-4
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd knocked in his own rebound early in the third period to break a tie and Clayton…
Continue ReadingWeek 15 NFL Preview: Playoff positioning on the line
By Hannah Brewitt, CNN The end of the NFL season is quickly approaching. There are just four weekends of regular season play left and with playoffs…
Continue Reading Verplancken sparks Weber State’s 74-45 rout of Cal Poly
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 15 points and Junior Ballard added 14 points off the bench as Weber State routed Cal…
Continue ReadingBrand it like Beckham: How has this World Cup affected the ‘brands’ associated with it?
By Issy Ronald, CNN Traditionally billions of viewers watch the World Cup, and as they concentrate on what is happening on the pitch, the names of…
Continue Reading Ford scores 31, Idaho defeats NW Indian College 125-51
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Dominique Ford scored 31 points to lead Idaho to a 125-51 victory over Northwest Indian College. Ford sank 12 of 21 shots with…
Continue Reading Davis injured, but LeBron leads Lakers past Denver 126-108
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and…
Continue Reading Woodbury has 17; Utah Valley tops Antelope Valley, 80-54
By The Associated Press OREM, Utah — Led by Trey Woodbury’s 17 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the Antelope Valley Pioneers…
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