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Former figure skater Tessa Virtue, PWHL player Sarah Nurse to launch YouTube shows
TORONTO — Since retiring from competitive figure skating in 2019, Tessa Virtue has pursued academia,…
Flames sign forward Brennan Othmann to one-year, two-way extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Brennan Othmann to a one-year, two-way contract…
France coach Zidane picks 5 new faces in first squad and calls time on Benzema, Kante
PARIS (AP) — Zinedine Zidane started building the France team of the future by picking…
Ben Shelton suffers Davis Cup defeat in 1st match since US Open final
U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton struggled to dominate with his serve and was beaten 6-4,…
Infantino’s opponents at FIFA call for $10M payments to federations from post-World Cup reserves
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s member federations should each get an extra $10 million from its…
Patrick Reed retires with a hand injury midway through second round of BMW PGA Championship
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Patrick Reed was forced to retire from the BMW PGA…
Vancouver Rise sign leading scorer Jessica De Filippo to extension
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Rise have locked up their leading scorer, signing striker Jessica De…
Head’s 75-ball hundred leads Australia to series-clinching ODI win against Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Opening batter Travis Head smashed a 75-ball hundred as he led…
English soccer club sorry for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
OXFORD, England (AP) — English soccer club Oxford United has apologized for releasing U.S.-style apparel…
Mets’ Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in…
Spain coach announces Nations League squad in Ceuta in show of support after its migration crisis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his Nations League squad…
Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart
Leah Pruett, in contention for her first NHRA Top Fuel championship, will step away from…
German-American soccer player Noahkai Banks has chosen to play for Germany, coach says
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German-American defender Noahkai Banks has decided to play for Germany in…
A new stage for ‘¡GOOOOL!’: Andrés Cantor’s next move is to Netflix for Women’s World Cup
Andrés Cantor and his iconic “¡GOOOOL!” call will be part of Netflix’s coverage of next…
Czech Republic coach Santi Denia keeps large part of World Cup squad for Nations League games
PRAGUE (AP) — Newly appointed Czech Republic coach Santi Denia included three newcomers in his…
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the…
NFL defenses don’t seem quite ready to face the sharp offenses putting up big points early on
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills kicked off Week 2 in the NFL with another…
College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates…
Cristiano Ronaldo included in Nations League squad by new Portugal coach
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal’s squad by new coach Jorge…
New coach Xavi Hernandez leaves Memphis Depay out of the Netherlands squad for Nations League
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez left the country’s all-time top…
Russia makes partial soccer return in FIFA draw for boys’ Under-15 World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — Russia is making a partial return to international soccer after being included…
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium.…
Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled by England after being dropped for the World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cole Palmer has been called up to the England squad after…
Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks enter contender stage after long rebuild
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks are entering a…