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Former Spanish soccer federation chief Rubiales given a restraining order, denies wrongdoing to Spanish judge

MADRID (AP) - Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, has been given a restraining order and is prohibited from contacting the player he kissed on the lips last month at ...

Sep 15, 2023

Women's World Cup winners maintain boycott of Spain's national team

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - The new coach of Spain's women's team delayed the announcement of her first squad Friday after nearly all of the country's World Cup-winning players maintained their boycott of...

Sep 15, 2023

F1 drivers ready for Singapore heat and humidity, where their drinking water is like hot tea

It's a hot question for the Formula One grid this week: do you sip the tea in Singapore? The Singapore Grand Prix is known for its heat and stifling humidity, causing drivers to lose significant weigh...

Sep 15, 2023

Canada's Plouffe twins eager for another shot at Olympics in 3x3 basketball

Signs of Katherine and Michelle Plouffe's competitiveness stem all the way back to before they were old enough to play on a basketball team. As the youngest of five, the twin sisters, who are now the ...

Sep 15, 2023

USA back atop FIBA men's world rankings, Canada moves to No. 6

USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men's world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup. The Americans flipped spots with Spain for No. 1 in the world in the updated rankings that were...

Sep 15, 2023

Justin Thomas scuffles for 69, Lucas Herbert shoots 63 for 1st-round lead at Silverado

NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Justin Thomas scuffled through an uneven afternoon with a 3-under 69 in his return to the PGA Tour following a lengthy layoff, leaving him six shots off the lead Thursday in the fi...

Sep 14, 2023

Rangers complete four-game sweep of Blue Jays as Toronto's playoff hopes fade

TORONTO - Corey Seager had a home run and a two-run double as the Texas Rangers beat the Blue Jays 9-2 on Thursday, further dimming Toronto's post-season hopes. The loss dropped the Blue Jays to a gam...

Sep 14, 2023

Roughriders prepare for Elks and their rushing quarterback Tre Ford

REGINA - Tre Ford believes there might be an element of surprise when he leads the Edmonton Elks onto the field Friday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ford, who will make his sixth straight star...

Sep 14, 2023

Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman returns to game lineup after finger injury

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays activated infielder Matt Chapman from the injured list for Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers. Chapman went on the injured list Aug. 28 with a right mid...

Sep 14, 2023

MLS investigating after CF Montreal player banned from amateur league

MONTREAL - Major League Soccer is investigating the conduct of CF Montreal attacking midfielder Matko Miljevic after he was banned for life from a Quebec amateur soccer league. Several Quebec sports m...

Sep 14, 2023