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Win over Iran another step as US soccer tries to boost interest

Published on Fri, 12/02/2022 - 12:00am
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA in the competition for U.S. market share.

Qatar loses on World Cup field, makes gains on global stage

Published on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:00am
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The gilded stadiums are among the most spectacular in the world. The seafront is sparkling and the skyscrapers are draped with larger-thanlife banners featuring the stars of the World Cup.

Bales salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup

Published on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:00am
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

World Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar

Published on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 12:00am
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When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surrounding him was considerable.

Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising

Published on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 12:00am
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From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sideline, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. And, they’re here to stay.

No. 6 Kansas rallies late to beat No. 7 Duke 69-64

Published on Wed, 11/16/2022 - 12:00am
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. provided a calm, steadying influence for No. 6 Kansas on Tuesday night. Jayhawks freshman Gradey Dick provided the late splash.

Commanders end sloppy Eagles’ perfect season

Published on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 12:00am
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Graham took a knee at midfield as most of his Eagles teammates trudged off the field in stunned disbelief that their undefeated season had been wiped out.

Bobcats stays unbeaten in Big Sky, rout Cal Poly 72-28

Published on Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00am

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Marqui Johnson ran for 218 yards and four touchdowns in the first half and Montana State routed Cal Poly 72-28 on Saturday night to remain undefeated in the Big Sky Conference.

Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in the rain

Published on Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:00am
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired — at times completely gassed.

Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season’s 1st half

Published on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:00am
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The New York Jets, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins could end long playoff droughts while the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers are well below .500 These aren’t the NFL standings anyone envisioned before the season.

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