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By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Injury-hit Juventus clearly missed Ángel Di María as it was held to a 0-0 draw at Sampdoria in Serie A. Di María had added some much-needed flair to the Juventus side and scored on his debut last weekend as well as providing an assist as the

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Fear and sadness loomed over the Phoenix Mercury’s season as Brittney Griner sat in a Russian prison for months. The Mercury pressed on and tried to focus on basketball when they could. The difficulties kept coming. Phoenix’s big-splash acquisition opted for a midseason “contract divorce.” One

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Thousands of Manchester United fans angry at the direction of the club under its American owners took part in a protest ahead of the Premier League game against Liverpool on Monday. The supporters chanted against the Glazer family — “We want Glazers out” — and held banners calling for the Americans

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United delivered a performance of intensity and spirit against a backdrop of protests against the club’s ownership to beat fierce rival Liverpool 2-1 and finally claim its first points in the Premier League this season. Composed finishes by Jadon Sancho in the 16th minute and Marcus Rashford in the 53rd

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of Casemiro for a reported $60 million hours after the Brazil international made an emotional departure from Real Madrid after nine years at the Spanish club. The 30-year-old Casemiro has signed a contract until 2026 with the option of a further year. He was presented to

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux sprained the MCL in his right knee in the preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that No. 5 overall pick in the draft was being listed as day to day and

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Roma sent messages of support to injured teammate Georginio Wijnaldum before and during a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Cremonese. The Roma players wore shirts bearing the words “Forza Gini” or “Stay strong Gini” as they warmed up for the match and Chris Smalling also

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says freshman Quinn Ewers was named the Longhorns’ starting quarterback because he’s a talent who can “make all the throws.” In his first comments since naming Ewers the starter, Sarkisian praised him as a playmaker and natural passer in a complicated

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Under threat of Russian attacks in a war that stopped all soccer in Ukraine in February, a new league season starts Tuesday in Kyiv with the goal of restoring some sense of normal life. The elegant Olympic Stadium has staged the biggest European soccer games in the past decade

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Mississippi, Southern California, LSU and Nebraska were among the most active teams recruiting players from the transfer portal ahead of the college football season. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin sought experienced players who could fill immediate needs. USC’s Lincoln Riley and LSU’s Brian Kelly went in looking for

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Thousands of Manchester United fans angry at the direction of the club under its American owners took part in a protest ahead of the Premier League game against Liverpool on Monday. The supporters chanted against the Glazer family — “We want Glazers out” — and held banners calling for the Americans

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson has just two wins this season and both came at the expense of teammate Chase Elliott. The relationship between NASCAR’s last two Cup champions seemed precarious Sunday night at Watkins Glen International as Larson celebrated in victory lane while Elliott sought out

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league and Atlético Madrid will investigate the altercation between Atlético defender Mario Hermoso and some of the club’s fans after the team’s home loss this weekend. The league will look into the alleged insults made against the player. The club will investigate whether any of its fans should be suspended.

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has been charged by the English Football Association after saying he would prefer that a certain referee did not officiate games involving the team. After a feisty 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Aug. 14, Tuchel said “maybe it would be better” if Anthony Taylor did not referee Chelsea

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are enjoying a great August thanks to a clubhouse full of veteran superstars. The quintet of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado have a combined 40 All-Star appearances and are still delivering clutch moments. The Cardinals have