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By DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In the middle of the concrete jungle that is Argentina’s bustling capital, a huge mural has emerged of Diego Maradona wearing a national team jersey, his right hand in a fist and a defiant expression on his face. The massive artwork, 148 feet high and

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation across America this year has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools and dance studios across America. It has forced some families to scale back the number of seasons, or

SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Japanese players Ai Suzuki and Momoko Ueda each shot 7-under 65s to sit atop the Toto Japan Classic after the first round. This is the only LPGA tournament in Japan. Japanese players Ayaka Furue and Sakura Koiwai were a shot behind. The tournament is being played at the Seta Golf Club

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Some 1.2 million people are expected to pour into Qatar during the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup that begins this month. With fans coming from all over the world, reaching Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula, as well as getting around once there, remains a

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-117 for their second straight victory after an 0-5 start to the season. Matt Ryan hit a tying 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer, and Lonnie Walker hit a key 3-pointer in overtime while scoring 28 points.

By The Associated Press Justin Verlander has a very tough act to follow. Not only will he again be seeking his first World Series win Thursday night, he’ll take the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies after four Houston Astros teammates combined on the Fall Classic’s second no-hitter. “He’s one of the best,” Phillies slugger Bryce

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 29 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter alone, and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 111-106 victory. Ja Morant had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Grizzlies, who led

LONDON (AP) — South Korea captain Son Heung-min will undergo surgery on a facial injury, jeopardizing his availability for the World Cup in Qatar. Son was helped off the field during Tottenham’s Champions League match at Marseille on Tuesday after taking a shoulder to the face. Tottenham says Wednesday that Son will undergo surgery “to

By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91. Milwaukee’s 7-0 season-opening run matches the starts of the 2018-19 and 1971-72 teams. Jrue Holiday added 26

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points, his seventh consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, reserve Christian Wood added 17 of his 21 in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 103-100. Doncic also had 11 assists while becoming the third NBA player to score 30

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark. How about a no-hitter, would that do? Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history,

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Ons Jabeur has rallied for a three-set victory over Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals. The victory keeps alive the U.S. Open finalist’s hopes of advancing out of group play in the season-ending event. The second-ranked Jabeur won the last three games in each

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 29 points in his return after missing five games with an ugly eye injury and Donovan Mitchell added 25, leading Cleveland to a 114-113 overtime win over Boston. It was the Cavaliers’ sixth straight and second against the Celtics in less than a

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola had another rough outing in Game 4 and lost for the first time in the World Series. He took a no-decision in a Game 1 start that the Phillies rallied to win. There was no rally for the Phillies in Game 4.