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By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Soccer clubs around the world have been invited by FIFA to apply for money from a fund of $209 million set aside for teams that release players for this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Clubs get a daily rate of about $10,000 for as long as

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL plans to discuss roughing-the-passer penalties amid outrage over two disputed calls in Week 5, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the conversations are internal, said changes to the rule are not expected

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Scottish champion Celtic has been fined $14,600 by UEFA because fans displayed an anti-monarchy banner at a Champions League game days after the death of Queen Elizabeth. A slogan with an expletive about the British crown was shown in Warsaw during Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk. Celtic has

PARIS (AP) — The 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive has been fired following an investigation by French labor inspectors into his workplace conduct. Tournament organizers say Claude Atcher’s sacking will “ensure that the preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 can continue in the highest level of professionalism and in a peaceful social climate.” Atcher

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama says players who left to compete in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series should be entitled to earn ranking points. But he says “there’s a procedure they’ll have to follow.” He called the ranking-points question ”difficult” and didn’t offer any

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones believes the NFL should allow video review of roughing-the-passer penalties after his controversial call — the second in as many days — nearly cost the Kansas City Chiefs in their come-from-behind 30-29 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A controversial roughing-the-passer penalty just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew. The Chiefs had just scored to trim their deficit to 17-7 when

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A controversial roughing the passer call just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew. The Chiefs had just scored to trim their deficit to

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason loss to the Washington Wizards. Ball’s foot was stepped on while he was driving to the basket. Ball remained on the floor for several minutes before getting to his feet and gingerly walking

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have hired Houston assistant general manager Pete Putila as their new GM. President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi announced that Putila will replace Scott Harris, who was hired as GM for the Detroit Tigers last month. The 33-year-old Putila was in his 12th season with the Astros

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Wizards when he got his foot stepped on while driving to the basket. The Hornets announced that Ball will not return to the