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September 09, 2019

WNBA rescinds technical against Sky's Ndour for ref contact

The WNBA has rescinded a technical foul against Chicago forward Astou Ndour, who was ejected for making contact with an ...

September 09, 2019

Fuglsang wins 16th Vuelta stage, Roglic adds to overall lead

Jakob Fuglsang of Denmark made a solo charge on the final climb to win the 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Monday, while ...

September 09, 2019

Olympic bound US tops Brazil 89-73, gains World Cup quarters

The first mission for the U.S. is complete: The Americans are going to the Tokyo Olympics. And now the World Cup ...

September 09, 2019

Czech Republic, US complete World Cup quarterfinal field

The Czech Republic and the United States completed the field on Monday for the quarterfinals of the basketball World Cup.

September 09, 2019

Leclerc's rise contrasts with Vettel's miserable season

Charles Leclerc was supposed to be Ferrari's future star. Standing aloft on Monza's iconic podium, above a sea of fans ...

September 09, 2019

IAAF bans former adviser for life in corruption case

Track and field's world governing body has banned a former adviser for life over alleged corruption in relation to doping ...

September 09, 2019

After World Cup failure, Italy perfect in Euro 2020 run-up

Nearly two years after Italy's embarrassing failure to qualify for the World Cup, the Azzurri are back on track. With six ...

September 09, 2019

The MVP exits: Giannis, Greece fail to advance at World Cup

Giannis Antetokounmpo now has a little more time to get ready for the NBA season. That would be an unwanted consolation prize

September 09, 2019

Wallin out to shock Fury, put Sweden back on boxing map

The pretty Swedish coastal city of Sundsvall has had a couple of quirky brushes with elite heavyweight boxing over the years.

September 09, 2019

US Open glance: Nadal holds off Medvedev for 19th Slam title

A quick look at the U.S. Open's final day: Rafael Nadal won his fourth U.S. Open title and 19th Grand Slam trophy overall by ...

September 09, 2019

Medvedev earns US Open cheers during and after loss to Nadal

Imagine this a week ago: U.S. Open fans going crazy for Daniil Medvedev. The guy who they loved to boo, who defiantly told ...

September 09, 2019

19 Slams: Nadal stops Medvedev comeback bid to win US Open

Rafael Nadal's 19th Grand Slam trophy went from inevitable to suddenly in doubt in a thrill-a-minute U.S. Open final.

September 09, 2019

Mertens, Sabalenka win US Open women's doubles title

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka are both focused on their promising singles careers. But if they're going to play doubles, ...

September 09, 2019

The Latest: Nadal edges Medvedev at US Open for 19th major

The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 9:10 p.m. Rafael Nadal has edged Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, ...

September 09, 2019

Root's problem: How to stop Smith in the Ashes

After leading England on a failed attempt to regain the Ashes, Joe Root has a familiar headache ahead of the fifth and final ...

September 09, 2019

Macron apologizes to Albania on wrong anthem at soccer game

Albania's prime minister says French President Emmanuel Macron has apologized to him after the wrong national anthem was ...

September 09, 2019

Ramos equals Casillas record; Spain, Italy win qualifiers

Sergio Ramos equaled the record for the most appearances for Spain as his team continued its march toward qualifying for the ...

September 08, 2019

Pukki scores again but Italy stays perfect in Finland

Italy benefited from a generous hand ball decision and converted a late penalty for a 2-1 win at Finland to extend its ...