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France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti retires at 31
Former France defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, has retired from soccer.…
Spanish prime minister wants Israel banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be…
Scottie Scheffler warms up for Ryder Cup by winning for the 6th time this year
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — What was looked upon as a Ryder Cup training camp for…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands at a critical moment in US history
ATLANTA (AP) — A popular museum in Atlanta is expanding at a critical moment in…
Rogers wins gold, sets Canadian record in hammer throw at world championships
TOKYO — Camryn Rogers set the tone early in the women’s hammer throw at the…
Olympic champ Hocker DQ’d from 1,500 at worlds after squeeze through the pack is ruled ‘jostling’
TOKYO (AP) — Olympic champion Cole Hocker was disqualified from the semifinals of the 1,500…
Photo highlights from Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features early track and…
Bellingham set to make Real Madrid return vs. Marseille in Champions League after shoulder surgery
MADRID (AP) — England midfielder Jude Bellingham was selected in Real Madrid’s squad Monday for…
Looking for a pesky spoiler? The A’s just swept the Reds – and have been above .500 since the break
It won’t exactly make up for the 1990 World Series — won by Cincinnati in…
Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.30 meters to set world record at world championships
TOKYO (AP) — Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.30 meters to set world record at…
Illegal gold mining is fueling a ‘mercury boom’ in Mexico, poisoning people and the environment
SAN JOAQUIN, Mexico (AP) — A drill echoes through narrow tunnels deep within the mountain…
Canada advances to Round of 16 at men’s volleyball championship with upset of Japan
QUEZON CITY — Sharone Vernon-Evans had a game-high 14 points as Canada advanced to the…
Ricky Hatton remembered by his family as a boxer who ‘inspired generations’
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hatton will be remembered as a fighter who “inspired generations”…
Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect
GENEVA (AP) — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday,…
Marathon at worlds takes weird twists: a false start, a near wrong turn and, finally, a photo finish
TOKYO (AP) — They ran for more than two hours and needed a photo finish…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library…
Former France forward Paul Willemse retires from rugby after multiple concussions
PARIS (AP) — Former France forward Paul Willemse announced his retirement from rugby on Monday…
Canada letting de Goede times roll at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
Consider Sophie de Goede back. De Goede was at the heart of Canada’s sweep through…
Usain Bolt on his track greatness: “I wanted to set high standards and I did”
TOKYO (AP) — On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the…
Philippine president supports public outrage over corruption but says protests should be peaceful
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president on Monday encouraged the public to express their…
Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his ‘Severance’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tramell Tillman is the first Black man to win an Emmy…
Emmys host Nate Bargatze pokes fun at the TV industry and fails with gag to keep speeches short
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Bargatze, the host of this year’s Emmy Awards, kicked off…
The United States will play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa 29-13
DENVER (AP) — The United States will play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after…