By Ben Morse, CNN Born into poverty — he used to kick a grapefruit around Brazil’s Minas Gerais state — Pelé finished his career as arguably soccer’s greatest ever player. He was that rarity; like Muhammad Ali, Pelé was a sports star, who transcended his sport. The Brazilian brought joy and creativity to a sport
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SYDNEY (AP) — The U.S. has beaten Czech Republic at the mixed teams United Cup when Frances Tiafoe’s opponent Tomas Machac retired due to a right ankle injury in the second set of their singles match. Tiafoe won the first set 6-3 at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney but trailed 4-2 in the second to
Continue Reading By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Her head cradled in a crash helmet, Dania Akeel’s voice crackles through the intercom above the roar of the engine and the rush of wind through the windowless cabin of her rugged, black UTV. “We’re so lucky,” Akeel tells CNN Sport. “I mean, look at this place, it’s so beautiful.” The
Continue Reading By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Her head cradled in a crash helmet, Dania Akeel’s voice crackles through the intercom above the roar of the engine and the rush of wind through the windowless cabin of her rugged, black UTV. “We’re so lucky,” Akeel tells CNN Sport. “I mean, look at this place, it’s so beautiful.” The
Continue Reading By Swati Gupta, Vedika Sud and Alex Stambaugh, CNN India international cricketer Rishabh Pant has been hospitalized after he was injured in a car accident in the northern state of Uttarakhand on Friday. The state’s chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, confirmed the news on Twitter, while wishing Pant, 26, a “speedy recovery.” The car Pant
Continue Reading By RAUL A. FLORES Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Michael Penix, Jr. threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Washington held off No. 21 Texas 27-20 on Thursday night in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Texas scored 10 late points, pulling within seven on Bert Auburn’s 26-yard field goal with 1:40 remaining,
Continue Reading HONOLULU (AP) — Jovon McClanahan scored a career-high 23 points — all in the second half — to help Hawaii hold off UC Davis 74-66 in a Big West Conference opener. McClanahan didn’t attempt a shot in the first half for the Rainbow Warriors (10-3), who led 25-23 at intermission. But he came out in
Continue Reading SYDNEY (AP) — The U.S. has beaten Czech Republic at the mixed teams United Cup when Frances Tiafoe’s opponent Tomas Machac retired due to a right ankle injury in the second set of their singles match. Tiafoe won the first set 6-3 at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney but trailed 4-2 in the second to
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tony DeAngelo scored 1:10 into overtime to complete Philadelphia’s rally from two goals down in the third period as the Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3. The Flyers tied the game with 2:05 to play in regulation after pulling the goalie when Travis
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski and Carlos Stewart scored 18 points apiece and Santa Clara pulled away in the second half to beat San Francisco 79-67 in a West Coast Conference opener. Podziemski had five rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Broncos (13-3). Stewart hit just 3 of 10 shots from
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans face a very big decision with the AFC South title up for grabs in the regular season finale in Jacksonville. Start the quarterback who entered the NFL in 2017 and was signed barely a week ago off Detroit’s practice squad.
Continue Reading STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — K.J. Simpson scored a career-high 31 points including the final 11 for Colorado and the Buffaloes beat Stanford 73-70 on for their fifth consecutive win. Simpson’s layup with 18 seconds remaining gave Colorado a 71-70 lead and he sealed it with two free throws with three seconds left. Stanford’s Spencer Jones
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns to Dalton Schultz as the Dallas Cowboys beat the banged-up and resting Tennessee Titans 27-13 for their sixth win in seven games. The Cowboys posted their first back-to-back 12-win seasons since 1994 and 1995,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press DENVER — Led by Tommy Bruner’s 29 points, the Denver Pioneers defeated the UMKC Kangaroos 85-83 in three overtime periods. The Pioneers are now 10-5 on the season, while the Kangaroos dropped to 5-10.
Continue Reading LONG BEACH, Calif. — Bryce Pope scored 25 points and sank a jumper with one second left in overtime to rally UC San Diego to an 85-83 victory over Long Beach State in a Big West Conference opener. Pope had eight rebounds for the Tritons (6-7). Justin DeGraaf added 14 points, while Emmanuel Tshimanga scored
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Helias Catholic (43) Hickman (64) FINAL Oxford (38) Capital City (37) FINAL Jefferson City (52) Benton (50) FINAL Hazelwood West (27) Southern Boone (51) FINAL Boonville (51) Macon
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball teams stayed perfect against the Kentucky Wildcats to open up SEC play on Thursday. Just one night after the men’s team knocked off No. 19 Kentucky, the women’s team downed the Wildcats 74-71 to improve to 12-2 this season. Watch the full post-game press conference with Robin Pingeton and
Continue Reading By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jack McBain scored two late goals, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 for their third straight win. McBain broke a tie when he converted a cross-ice feed from Lawson Crouse with 6:17 remaining. McBain and Barrett Hayton scored into an open net
Continue Reading By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a season-high 41 points from Julius Randle to beat New York 122-115 handing the Knicks their fifth straight loss. Spurs guard Romeo Langford added a career-high 23 points for the Spurs, who were without injured
Continue Reading By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Tyler Seguin scored twice as the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-1. Jamie Benn also scored for the Stars, who outshot Minnesota 43-25. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves for his third straight
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