US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home
By RONALD BLUM
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home.
“We...
Some of NFL’s best Week 12 drama was off the field
By ARNIE STAPLETON
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Threatening to overshadow an intoxicating weekend in the NFL that began with a trio of Thanksgiving classics and...
Early NBA MVP race has crowded field of candidates
By PAT GRAHAM
-- DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic may just be putting together his best season.
It still may not be enough to get the Denver...
US earns respect at World Cup, but wins remain elusive
By RONALD BLUM
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Respect achieved. Wins await.
American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely...
Analysis: Winning isn’t always most important stat for QBs
By ROB MAADDI
Zach Wilson found out wins and losses aren’t the only stat that matters.
The New York Jets benched Wilson this week despite his...
Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup
By RONALD BLUM
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A young United States team was nearing victory in its World Cup return. Then Walker Zimmerman needlessly plowed into...
Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us
By HOWARD FENDRICH and KRISTIN M. HALL
No, LeBron James does not want to be traded — that was put into the world by a fake Twitter feed purporting...
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Qatar loses opener, U.S. up on Day 2
By JENNA FRYER
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a...
Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass
By MARK LONG
Aaron Rodgers has hit the ground in every NFL stadium except one. And while the “frozen tundra” of Lambeau Field has delivered...
Local skydiver earns gold medal at National Championships
Lake Elsinore’s Sean Jones leads winning team in canopy formation events
-- At the 2022 United States Parachute Association Nationals, there was tight competition for...