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Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia
Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener
By ALANIS THAMES, Associated Press
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
Iranian American demonstrators amassed Monday outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran
By AMY TAXIN and JAIMIE DING, Associated Press
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup
By ANDREW DESTIN, Associated Press
Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years
By STEVE DOUGLAS and KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch
By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press
Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks
By Associated Press
Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw
By JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press
NCAA and Big 12 go to different courts over eligibility of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby
The NCAA has asked a Texas appeals court to stay a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play despite being declared ineligible for gambling
By STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press
Shinnecock Hills study starts before US Open practice rounds to avoid long waits
The start of practice for the U.S. Open featured plenty of wind and limited activity at Shinnecock Hills
By DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press
US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics
The U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel in advance of the LA Olympics as moves that would “undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors” at those games in two years
By EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press
World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico
The biggest World Cup ever has brought some logistics challenges to the 48 teams in a tournament being played across three countries and four time zones
By TALES AZZONI, Associated Press
Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight
By LEAH WILLINGHAM, Associated Press
New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner's Cup final, with a familiar Finals pattern
The New York Liberty have made the Commissioner’s Cup championship twice before and each time the team also made the WNBA Finals
By DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press
Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success
By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press
Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as coach, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision says the Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach
By JAY COHEN, Associated Press
